Malfunction
The engine starts but stops
again shortly afterwards
The generator is running but
there is no (output) voltage at
the socket
The generator is running but
the output voltage is outside of
tolerance
The power output remains sig-
nificantly below the nominal
output
The engine smokes
The generator is running at a
high speed and with strong
voltage fluctuations
possible cause
Fuel level too low
The fuel filter is clogged.
Engine oil level too low (oil lack auto-
matic switch-off)
Spark plug connector detached
Tank ventilation (tank cover) blocked Clean ventilation holes
Overload protection triggered (oper-
ating status display lights up red)
The alternator or cabling is defective Contact your service partner
The engine speed regulator is wrong-
ly adjusted or defective
The electronic voltage regulator is
wrongly adjusted or defective
The load of the attached power con-
suming equipment is too high
Operation under extreme climatic
conditions
The generator has been poorly ser-
viced
The generator has reached its wear
limit
The engine oil level is too high
The air filter insert (paper) is dirty or
contaminated with oil
The air filter insert (foam) is dirty
The engine is still in the warm up
phase
The carburettor is wrongly adjusted
or defective
The engine speed regulator is defec-
tive
Tab. 12-1 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Correction
Top up with fuel
Replace the fuel filter.
Bring the engine oil level up to
the maximum
Firmly put the spark plug con-
nector in place again
Connect up a piece of power
consuming equipment with a
low output
Contact your service partner
Contact your service partner
Connect up a piece of power
consuming equipment with a
low output
Adapt to the climatic condi-
tions or stop the generator
Perform maintenance work
Contact your service partner
Draining off excess engine oil
Clean the air filter insert or re-
place it
Clean the air filter insert and
re-oil it
Wait until the engine has
reached its operating tem-
perature
Contact your service partner
Contact your service partner
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