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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
co
ntrol panel. Correct short circuit
condition if fuse blows again.
Loose, corroded or defective,
batter
y cables.
Tighten, clean or replace as
necessary.*
Defective starter contact.
Tighten, clean or replace as
nece
s
sary.*
Defective starter motor.
Tighten, clean or replace as
nece
s
sary.*
Dead Battery. Charge or replace battery.
The engine cranks but will not
start.
Ou
t 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.*
O
pen F2 15 amp fuse.
Replace F2 15 amp fuse if fuse blows
aga
in.*
Defectiv
e fuel system. *
No fuel supply. Turn on fuel supply.*
The engine starts hard and runs
r
oug
h.
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
gene
rator.
Main line circuit brea
ker is in the
OFF (OPEN) position.
Reset circuit breaker to ON (CLOSED)
position.
Generator internal failure. *
There is no transfer to standby
after utility sourc
e failure.
Defective transfer switch coil. *
Defective transfer relay. *
Transfer relay circuit open. *
Defective control lo
gic b
oard. *
Unit consumes large amounts of
oil.
Engine over filled with oil. Adjust oil to correct level.
Engine breather defective. *
Incorrect oil type or visc
osity. See Engine Oil Recommendations.
Damaged gasket, seal, or hose. Check for oil leaks.
* Contact an Independent Authorized Service Dealer for assistance.