FAULT FINDING GUIDE
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ENGINE WILL NOT START | 1. Oil level too low. | 1. Add oil. | ||
| 2. | No fuel or valve(s) turned off. | 2. Add fuel and/or turn valve(s) on. | |
| 3. | Start switch turned Off. | 3. Turn switch On. | |
| 4. | Blocked or leaking fuel system. | 4. | Repair fuel system. |
| 5. | Clogged air filter. | 5. | Clean or replace air filter. |
| 6. | Genset under load at | 6. | Disconnect load. |
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NO POWER OUTPUT | 1. Circuit breaker tripped. | 1. | Reset circuit breaker. | |
| 2. | GFCI receptacle tripped. | 2. | Reset GFCI receptacle. |
| 3. | Faulty circuit breaker. | 3. | Replace circuit breaker. |
| 4. | Faulty receptacle. | 4. | Replace receptacle. |
| 5. | Faulty capacitor in alternator. | 5. | Replace capacitor. |
| 6. | Faulty diodes in alternator. | 6. | Replace diodes. |
| 7. | Failure in alternator windings. | 7. | Repair or replace alternator. |
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NOISY MACHINE | 1. Damaged bearing. | 1. | Replace bearing. | |
| 2. | Damaged exhaust system. | 2. | Repair or replace. |
| 3. | Loose or rattling parts. | 3. | Repair loose or rattling parts. |
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OVERHEATING | 1. Ventilation openings blocked. | 1. | Clear ventilation openings. | |
| 2. | Overload. | 2. | Verify load levels. |
| 3. Ambient temperature too high. | 3. | Provide better ventilation for | |
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CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPS | 1. Overloaded circuit. | 1. | Reduce load. | |
| 2. | Faulty equipment or cable. | 2. | Check, repair or replace. |
| 3. | Faulty circuit breaker. | 3. | Replace circuit breaker. |
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