Equipment Troubleshooting
Problem |
| Possible Causes |
| Probable Solutions |
No output or low | 1. Open or shorted rotor. | 1. | Replace rotor. | |
output | 2. | Open or shorted stator. | 2. | Replace stator. |
| 3. | Generator operating below correct | 3. | Operate generator at correct |
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| speed. |
| speed. |
| 4. | Generator overloaded. | 4. | Reduce load to rated output. |
| 5. | Short circuit in load. | 5. | Disconnect load. Check voltage at |
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| all receptacles. Repair short. |
Output voltage is too | 1. | Incorrect Adjustable Voltage | 1. | Readjust Adjustable Voltage |
high. |
| Regulator (AVR) setting. |
| Regulator (AVR) setting. |
| 2. | Engine speed is too high. | 2. | Reduce engine speed. |
Generator is | 1. Generator is overloaded. | 1. | Reduce load. | |
overheating. | 2. | Rotor is rubbing stator. | 2. | Check bearings (23 and 27). Repair |
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| 3. | Poor ventilation. | 3. | Ensure generator air vents are |
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| clear. |
| 4. | Short circuit in stator. | 4. | Check stator, repair or replace as |
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| needed. |
| 5. | Shorted turns in rotor. | 5. | Repair or replace rotor. |
Sparking at brushes. | 1. Generator is overloaded. | 1. | Reduce load. | |
| 2. | Brushes not seated properly. | 2. | Contour and |
| 3. | Brushes sticking in holder. | 3. | Remove brushes, clean holder and |
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| reinstall brushes. |
| 4. | Brushes worn to less than 3/8”. | 4. | Replace brushes. NOTE: Replace |
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| brushes in pairs. |
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the equipment or generator.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
The manufacturer and/or distributor has provided the parts list and assembly diagram in this manual as a reference tool only. Neither the manufacturer or distributor makes any representation or warranty of any kind to the buyer that he or she is qualified to make any repairs to the product, or that he or she is qualified to replace any parts of the product. In fact, the manufacturer and/ or distributor expressly states that all repairs and parts replacements should be undertaken by certified and licensed technicians, and not by the buyer. The buyer assumes all risk and liability arising out of his or her repairs to the original product or replacement parts thereto, or arising out of his or her installation of replacement parts thereto.
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