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Owner’s Manual for Stationary Generators 47
Troubleshooting
Section 6: Troubleshooting
Engine Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Correction
The engine will not crank.
Fuse blown.
Replace 7.5 amp fuse in generator
c
ontrol panel. Correct short circuit
condition if fuse blows again.
Loose, corroded or defective,
ba
ttery cables.
Tighten, clean or replace as
necessary.*
Defective starter contact.
Tighten, clean or replace as
nece
ssary.*
Defective starter motor.
Tighten, clean or replace as
nece
ssary.*
Dead Battery. Charge or replace battery.
The engine cranks but will not
start
.
Out of fuel. Replenish fuel. Turn on fuel valve.
Defective fuel solenoid. *
Open F1 7.5 amp fuse.
Replace F1 7.5 amp fuse if fuse blows
aga
in.*
Open F2 15 amp fuse.
Replace F2 15 amp fuse if fuse blows
aga
in.*
Defective fuel system. *
No fuel supply. Turn on fuel supply.*
The engine starts hard and runs
r
ough.
Air cleaner plugged or damaged. Check/replace air cleaner.
The generator is set to OFF, but
the
engine continues to run.
Defective keypad. *
Defective control board. *
There is no AC output from the
g
enerator.
Main line circuit br
eaker is in the
OFF (OPEN) position.
Reset circuit breaker to ON (CLOSED)
position.
Generator internal failure. *
There is no transfer to standby
after utility s
ource failure.
Defective transfer switch coil. *
Defective transfer relay. *
Transfer relay circuit open. *
Defective control lo
gic board. *
Unit consumes large amounts of
oil.
Engine over filled with oil. Adjust oil to correct level.
Engine breather defective. *
Incorrect oil type or
viscosity. See Engine Oil Recommendations.
Damaged gasket, seal, or hose. Check for oil leaks.
* Contact an Independent Authorized Service Dealer for assistance.