TROUBLESHOOTING
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| Loose battery cables | • Check all battery cable connections. | |
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| Defective battery | • Test battery. Replace as necessary. | |
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| • Ensure charger is plugged into receptacle. | |
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| Improper battery charger | • Check for tripped main circuit. Reset if required. | |
Engine does not crank |
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| • Check charger lights to verify correct operation. See Table | |
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| Fault in starter signal circuit | • Contact a qualified generator dealer for service assistance. | |
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| Blown control circuit fuse | • Check control circuit fuse. | |
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| • Test battery. Replace as necessary. | |
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| Low battery | • Check for tripped main circuit breaker. Reset if required. | |
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Engine cranks without |
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| • Check charger lights to verify correct operation. See Table | ||
starting |
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| • Ensure all manual shutoff valves are open. | |
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| Poor fuel supply | • Check for proper fuel supply pressure. | |
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| • Verify size and fill level of propane tank (LPG only). | ||
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| • Check fuel solenoid voltage during cranking. | |
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| Low oil pressure | • Check engine oil level. | |
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| • Check switch for proper function. | ||
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immediately shuts down |
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| High engine temperature | • Decrease loads on generator. | |
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| • Check enclosure openings for blockage. | |
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| Main line circuit breaker | • Check breaker. Clear faults, then reclose breaker. | |
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| Disconnect breaker tripped | • Check for tripped breaker in circuit between generator | |
| output and transfer switch. Clear fault, then reclose breaker. | ||
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No generator output | Generator loss of excitation | • Contact a qualified generator dealer for service assistance. | |
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Excitation capacitor failure | • Contact a qualified generator dealer for service assistance. | ||
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| Generator diode or varistor | • Contact a qualified generator dealer for service assistance. | |
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| Generator head fault | • Contact a qualified generator dealer for service assistance. | |
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