Troubleshooting - GMC GGEN2000 Manuel D'utilisation

Troubleshooting

Problem
Fuel tank empty
Power loss or sudden engine
Water in the fuel
cut-out
Air filter clogged
Engine Switch (1) switched off
Fuel Shut-Off Valve (17) closed
Fuel lines clogged
Engine will not start Fuel tank empty
Spark plug defective or wrongly gapped
Electrical appliances are connected to the receptacles
Low engine oil level; low-oil sensor prevents engine from starting
Air filter dirty or clogged
Fuel contaminated or impurities in fuel system
Vent inside the Fuel Cap (21) clogged
Engine difficult to start Deposits on the spark plug electrodes
Incorrect use of Choke Lever (13)
Carburettor or choke mechanism damaged
Insufficient amount of engine oil
Circuit Breaker (7) switched off
Voltage Selector Switch (4) toggled to incorrect voltage
No current from the receptacles Appliance faulty
Generator brushes worn
Generating set or plug sockets defective
Combined rating of connected appliances exceed power rating of the
generating set
Single connected appliance exceeds power rating of the generating set
Circuit breaker switches off during
Electrical fault of connected appliance
operation
Circuit breaker defective
Generating set defective
Combined rating of connected appliances exceed power rating of the
generating set
Engine runs erratically; changing
Connected appliances rapidly alter their power consumption
revolutions
Carburettor defective
Generating set defective
Combined rating of connected appliances exceed power rating of the
generating set
Generator overheats
Ventilation insufficient
Possible Cause
If the above troubleshooting solutions fail, contact your dealer or an authorised GMC service centre
Refill fuel tank
Drain the fuel system and flush with petrol
Clean air filter or replace if necessary
Switch on Engine Switch
Open the Fuel Shut-Off Valve
Clean fuel lines and flush with new petrol
Refill fuel tank
Refer to 'Maintaining the spark plug' and replace spark plug if necessary
Unplug all appliances when starting the generator
Check oil level and refill; investigate potential oil leaks
Refer to 'Maintaining the air filter'
Refer to 'Cleaning the sediment cup / draining the fuel system'
Clean Fuel Cap
Refer to 'Maintaining the spark plug'
Use Choke Lever only if engine is cold
Contact your authorised GMC service centre to arrange repair
Check oil level and refill if necessary
Toggle Circuit Breaker to the 'ON' position
Refer to 'Choosing the Voltage'
Have appliance repaired by an authorised technician
Contact your authorised GMC service centre to arrange repair
Contact your authorised GMC service centre to arrange repair
Disconnect appliances or reduce power consumption, then reset Circuit
Breaker
Appliance can't be powered by this generator
Disconnect appliance and have appliance repaired by an authorised
technician
Contact your authorised GMC service centre to arrange repair
Contact your authorised GMC service centre to arrange repair
Disconnect appliances or reduce power consumption
Appliance may not be compatible with this generator
Contact your authorised GMC service centre to arrange repair
Contact your authorised GMC service centre to arrange repair
Disconnect appliances or reduce power consumption
Relocate to a location with proper fresh air ventilation
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Solution
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