V1.0
Problem(s)
Possible Cause(s)
Engine
1.
emits
smoke.
2.
3.
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GASOLINE GENERATOR
White smoke:
a.
Engine overloaded.
b.
Fuel Contaminated
Black smoke:
a.
Engine overloaded.
b.
Dirty air filter.
Blue smoke:
a.
Excess engine oil.
b.
Incorrect engine oil.
Suggested Solution(s)
1.
White smoke:
a.
Reduce the load on the engine.
b.
Replace fuel with clean fuel.
2.
Black smoke:
a.
Clean air filter.
b.
Reduce the load on the engine.
3.
Blue smoke:
a.
Drain oil until at correct level
b.
Replace oil with appropriate
grade of oil.
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