Kohler 20-3250 kW manual 6200 10/12 Doesnot crank

TP

Trouble Symptoms

-6200 10/12

Doesnot crank

Cranksbut doesnot start

Startshard

orNolow output voltage

Stopssuddenly

Lackspower

Overheats

Lowoil pressure

Highfuel consumption

Excessiveor abnormalnoise

Displayserror message/locksup

Exerciserun time and/orevent recordsinoperative

Probable Causes

Recommended Actions

Reference*

Section or

Publication

Controller

x

x

Controller circuit board(s) inoperative

Replace the controller circuit board.

Gen. S/M

x

Controller fault

Troubleshoot the controller.[

Gen. S/M

x

x

x

Controller fuse blown

Replace the blown controller fuse. If the fuse blows again,

Section 2, W/D

troubleshoot the controller.[

x

TP-6200

10/12

Replace the controller master switch.

—

Controller master switch inoperative

x

Controller master switch in the

Move the controller master switch to the RUN or AUTO

Section 2

OFF/RESET position

position.

x

Engine start circuit open

Move the controller master switch to the RUN position to

Section 2, W/D,

test the generator set. Troubleshoot the auto start circuit

Gen. I/M, S/M

and time delays.

ATS O/M, S/M

x

x

Voltage regulation inoperative

Replace the controller fuse, If the fuse blows again,

Section Fuses,

troubleshoot the controller.

Gen. S/M

x

Controller firmware error

Review the controller display troubleshooting chart.

Section 4.2

x

Controller clock not set

Reset time and date.

Section 2.8.6,

Menu 6

Engine

x

x

x

x

Air cleaner clogged

Clean or replace the filter element.

Eng. O/M

x

x

x

x

x

Compression weak

Check the compression.[

Eng. S/M

x

x

x

x

x

Engine overload

Reduce the electrical load. See the generator set spec

S/S

sheet for wattage specifications.

x

Exhaust system leak

Inspect the exhaust system. Replace the inoperative

I/M

exhaust system components.[

x

Exhaust system not securely installed

Inspect the exhaust system. Tighten the loose exhaust

I/M

system components.[

x

x

x

x

Governor inoperative

Adjust the governor.[

Gen. S/M

Section4

x

x

Valve clearance incorrect

Adjust the valves.[

Eng. S/M

x

Vibration excessive

Tighten all loose hardware.

—

Troubleshooting

x

x

x

Ignition system inoperative

Check the ignition system

Eng. O/M

(gas/gasoline only)

(spark plugs, spark plug wires, etc.).

* Sec./Section—numbered section of this manual; ATS—Automatic Transfer Switch; Eng.—Engine; Gen.—Generator Set; I/M—Installation Manual; O/M—Operation Manual;

S/M—Service Manual; S/S—Spec Sheet; W/D—Wiring Diagram Manual

[ Have an authorized service distributor/dealer perform this service.

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