Section 8 – Troubleshooting
Recreational Vehicle Generators
8.1TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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Engine won’t crank. | 1. | 7.5 amp fuse blown. | 1. | Replace blown fuse. |
| 2. | Loose, or corroded or defective | 2. | Tighten, clean or replace, |
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| 3. | Battery is discharged or defective. | 3. | Recharge or replace battery. |
| 4. | Defective Start/Stop switch. | 4. | Replace switch. |
| 5. | Defective starter contactor. | 5. | Replace starter contactor. |
| 6. | Defective starter motor. | 6. | Replace starter motor. |
| 7. | Defective Engine Control Board | 7. | Contact an authorized service dealer. |
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Engine cranks, won't start. | 1. | Out of fuel. | 1. | Refill fuel tank. |
| 2. | Fuel shutoff valve is closed. | 2. | Open fuel shutoff valve(s). |
| 3. | Fuel pump not operating. | 3. | Repair or replace pump. |
| 4. | Automatic choke not operating properly. | 4. | Repair, replace or adjust. |
| 5. | Engine is flooded. | 5. | Wait |
| 6. | Fuel filter is clogged. | 6. | Replace filter if clogged. |
| 7. | Engine spark plugs defective. | 7. | Clean, regap or replace as needed. |
| 8. | Bad ignition magneto on engine. | 8. | Replace if defective. |
| 9. | Bad carburetor. | 9. | Adjust, repair or replace. |
| 10. | Dirty air cleaner. | 10. | Clean or replace as needed. |
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Engine starts hard, runs rough. | 1. | Dirty engine air cleaner. | 1. | Clean or replace as needed. |
| 2. | Automatic choke is sticking. | 2. | Free choke linkage as needed. |
| 3. | Defective spark plugs. | 3. | Clean, regap or replace. |
| 4. | Defective ignition magneto. | 4. | Replace it if defective. |
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Engine starts, then shuts down. | 1. | Engine oil level is low. | 1. | Add oil as needed. |
| 2. | Bad low oil pressure switch. | 2. | Replace, if bad. |
| 3. | Defective high temp switch. | 3. | Replace, if bad. |
| 4. | Water in fuel. | 4. | Drain fuel tank and refill. |
| 5. | Defective remote harness. | 5. | Disconnect remote harness. Contact |
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No AC output voltage. | 1. | Main breaker(s) open. | 1. | Close main breaker(s). |
| 2. | Transfer switch (if so equipped) is | 2. | Reset transfer switch. |
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| 3. | Failure in vehicle electrical system. | 3. | See vehicle manual. |
| 4. | Generator component failure. | 4. | Contact an authorized service facility. |
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