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Guardian Technologies 4582 & 4987, 4451 & 4986, 4583 Problem 8 Engine Starts Hard and Runs Rough

Models: 5308 4583 4451 & 4986 4582 & 4987

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Section 5

TROUBLESHOOTING FLOWCHARTS

Problem 8 - Engine Starts Hard and Runs Rough

CHECK

FUEL

SUPPLY

LOW FUEL

REPLENISH

FUEL

SUPPLY

CHECK CHOKE

TEST 29 -

TEST 30 -

CHECK

GOOD

GOOD

GOOD

POSITION AND

GOOD

CHECK

SPARK

OPERATION

SPARK

PLUG

ENGINE MISS

BAD

IS APPARENT

PUSH IN AFTER STARTING

REPLACE SPARK PLUG

TEST 35 - CHECK AND

ADJUST IGNITION

ADJUST

BAD

MAGNETOS

OR REPLACE

TEST 38 -

CHECK

FUEL PUMP

BAD

REPAIR

OR REPLACE

GOOD

TEST 39 - CHECK

CARBURETION

BAD

REPAIR

OR REPLACE

			TEST 5 - CHECK
			STEPPER
GOOD			STEPPER
GOOD				MOTOR
				MOTOR
			CONTROL


				BAD


			REPAIR
			OR REPLACE

GOOD

TEST 40 - CHECK

VALVE

ADJUSTMENT

BAD

GOOD

ADJUST VALVES

AND RETEST

TEST 41 - CHECK

ENGINE /

CYLINDER LEAK

DOWN TEST /

COMPRESSION

TEST

GOOD

BAD

CHECK

FLYWHEEL KEY -

SEE TEST 35

REPAIR OR REPLACE AS NECESSARY REFER TO ENGINE SERVICE MANUAL P/N 0E2081 FOR FURTHER ENGINE SERVICE INFORMATION

Problem 9 - Engine Starts Then Shuts Down

CHECK

TEST 42 - CHECK OIL

ENGINE OIL

OIL LEVEL O.K.

PRESSURE SWITCH

GOOD

LEVEL

AND WIRE 86

OIL LEVEL LOW

BAD

REPLACE SWITCH

REPLENISH OIL

GO TO PROBLEM 8

VERIFY START STOP RELAY (SSR)

IS WIRED PROPERLY

TEST 27 - TEST START-RUN-STOP SWITCH (SW1)

BAD

REPLACE SWITCH

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Guardian Technologies 4582 & 4987 Problem 8 Engine Starts Hard and Runs Rough, Problem 9 Engine Starts Then Shuts Down

Contents

Diagnostic Repair Manual Safety Replacement PartsTable of Contents Section Disassembly and Exploded Views 66-71 Magnetism Electromagnetic FieldsElectromagnetic Induction STATORs AC power windings Simple AC GeneratorMore Sophisticated AC Generator Generator Operating Diagram Meters Measuring AC VoltageVOM Measuring DC VoltageMeasuring Current Measuring ResistanceElectrical Units Ohms LawRotor Assembly Introduction AC GeneratorEngine-Generator Drive System Stator Assembly Brush Holder and BrushesOther AC Generator Components Excitation Circuit BreakerUnderfrequency Adjust 162Voltage Regulator Rotor Residual Magnetism Field Boost CircuitOperation Insulation Resistance MegohmmeterStator Insulation Resistance Test Testing ALL Stator Windings to Ground Test Between WindingsCleaning the Generator Rotor Insulation Resistance TestDrying the Generator Battery Recommended BatteryPrinted Circuit Board Circuit Board ConnectionsControl Panel Component Identification ENGINE DC CONTROLC1 Female Side C1 Male Side C2 Female Side C2 Male SideTerminal Block Terminal BLOCKTB2 TB1 Page Circuit Condition Rest = 12 VDC Control Circuit Condition Start IM1 SP1 IM2 SP2 RED Black Battery Circuit Condition RUN = Idle Control Transformer Output CIRcUIT Condition Stop Fault Shutdown If Problem Involves AC Output Problem 1 Voltage & Frequency Are Both High or LowIntroduction Or Replace If BAD Load Watts Problem 4 No Battery Charge Output Problem 5 No 10A Battery Charge OutputProblem 6 Engine Will Not Crank Problem 7 Engine Cranks But Will Not Start Problem 8 Engine Starts Hard and Runs Rough Problem 9 Engine Starts Then Shuts DownProblem 10 10 Amp Fuse F1 Blowing Problem 11 Unit Overspeeds Problem 12 Idle Control RPM Does Not DecreaseProblem 14 Engine Hunts / Erratic Idle Procedure Test 1 Check No-Load Voltage FrequencyTest 2 Check Main Circuit Breaker ResultsTest 4 Fixed Excitation Test Rotor AMP Draw If circuit breaker is good, go on to TestSet voltmeter to measure AC voltage AC Voltage across Wires 11S and 44S= Refer to Test 4 Results chartRemove air cleaner cover to access stepper motor Set a voltmeter to measure resistanceTest 6 Wire Continuity Test 7 Check Field BoostDisconnect both wires from the Resistor R1 Test 8 DIODE/RESISTORSet volt meter to the diode test range Set volt meter to measure resistanceFrom the 50 Amp receptacle disconnect Wire Test 9 Test StatorUnplug the six pin connector at the Voltage Regulator Test 10 Sensing LeadsTest 11 Excitation Wiring Gain access to the brushes and slip ringsTest 12 Check Brush Leads Test 13 Check Brushes & Slip RingsTest 14 Check Rotor Assembly Test 15 Check Load Voltage FrequencyTest 16 Check Load Watts & Amperage If the unit is overloaded, reduce the loadTest 17 Check Battery Charge Output Test 19 Check Battery Charge Rectifier BCR2Disconnect all wires from the Battery Charge Rectifier Test 22- Check Battery & Cables Test 21- Check 10 Amp FuseBCR1BCR2 Refer back to flow chart Test 23 Check Voltage at Starter Contactor SCTest 24 Check Starter Contactor SC Test 25 Check Starter MotorChecking the Pinion Tools for Starter Performance TestTest 26 Test Starter Contactor Relay SCR Set voltmeter to measure DC voltageTest 27 Check Start-Run-Stop Switch SW1 Test 28 Check Start-Run-Stop Switch SW1 WiringReconnect all wires to the switch Procedure Set voltmeter to measure resistanceRefer back to the Flow Chart Test 29 Check Ignition SparkTest 30 Check Spark Plugs Test 31 Remove Wire 18 / Shutdown Lead Refer to Flow ChartSSR and the Battery Charge Rectifier 2 BCR2 Test 32 Test Start Stop Relay SSRTest 33 Test Wire RUNTest 34 Test Start Stop Relay Wiring Test 35 Check and Adjust IgnitionMagnetos Test 36 Test Fuel Shutoff Solenoid FSS Test 37 Test Fuel Shutoff Solenoid VoltageTest 38 Check Fuel Pump MagnetoTest 40 Valve Adjustment Adjusting Valve ClearanceTest 39 Check Carburetion Adjust the regulated pressure on the gauge to 80 psi 52 Tightening the Jam NutTest 42 Check Oil Pressure Switch Wire Test 43 Check Start Stop Relay SSRTest 45 Check Wire 15 Circuit Test 46 Check Wire 14 CircuitTest 44 Test Starter Contactor Relay SCR Test 47 Check Fuel Shutoff SolenoidTest 50 Check Wire Test 49 Check Wire 15BTest 51 Check Wires 11S & 44S Test 48 Check HourmeterTest 52 Check Idle Control Switch Test 53 Check Idle Control WiringSW2 TB2Test 55 Check TR1 & TR2 Wiring Test 54 Check Idle Control Transformers ICTTest 56 Choke Test Continuity should be measuredMajor Disassembly Remove air deflector Figure B, Item #45 from cross memberSupport Alternator 3317 3026 20 22 25 QTY Description Detail of Battery Tray QTY. 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