Kohler 3.5CFZ, 4CZ, 5CFZ, 6.5CZ Generator, No AC output, Low output or, excessive drop in

Generator

Problem	Possible Cause	Corrective Action
No AC output	Circuit breaker in OFF position	Reset breaker to ON position
	Circuit breaker tripped due to overload on	Reduce load. See Wattage Requirements.
	generator set	Reset breaker to ON position.
	Ship-to-shore transfer switch in “OFF”or	Turn switch to generator power
	“SHORE”position
	No DC power to controller	Check battery connections
	Controller fuse blown	Replace fuse
	Generator malfunction such as capacitor	See authorized Kohler service
	or other internal fault	dealer/distributor
Low output or	Engine speed too low	Adjust governor
excessive drop in
	Generator overloaded	Reduce load. See Wattage Requirements.
voltage
	Engine in poor condition	If routine services are performed and
		condition persists, see authorized Kohler
		dealer/distributor
	Defective capacitor	See authorized Kohler service
		dealer/distributor
High generator	Defective capacitor and/or poor wiring	See authorized Kohler service
output voltage	connections	dealer/distributor
	Excessive speed or frequency	Adjust governor. Check governor linkage
		and spring for damage or binding.
Will not crank	No DC power to controller	Check battery connections
	Controller circuit fuse blown	Replace fuse and attempt start-up. If fuse
		blows again, contact authorized Kohler
		service dealer/distributor.

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