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.

4-4 Troubleshooting

TP-5695 12/93

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