FAULT FINDING GUIDE
SYMPTOMS
ENGINE WILL NOT START
NO POWER OUTPUT
NOISY MACHINE
OVERHEATING
CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPS
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PROBABLE CAUSES
1. Oil level too low.
2. No fuel or valve(s) turned off.
3. Start switch turned Off.
4. Blocked or leaking fuel system.
5. Clogged air filter.
6. Genset under load at start-up.
1. Circuit breaker tripped.
2. GFCI receptacle tripped.
3. Faulty circuit breaker.
4. Faulty receptacle.
5. Faulty capacitor in alternator.
6. Faulty diodes in alternator.
7. Failure in alternator windings.
1. Damaged bearing.
2. Damaged exhaust system.
3. Loose or rattling parts.
1. Ventilation openings blocked.
2. Overload.
3. Ambient temperature too high.
1. Overloaded circuit.
2. Faulty equipment or cable.
3. Faulty circuit breaker.
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CORRECTION
1. Add oil.
2. Add fuel and/or turn valve(s) on.
3. Turn switch On.
4. Repair fuel system.
5. Clean or replace air filter.
6. Disconnect load.
1. Reset circuit breaker.
2. Reset GFCI receptacle.
3. Replace circuit breaker.
4. Replace receptacle.
5. Replace capacitor.
6. Replace diodes.
7. Repair or replace alternator.
1. Replace bearing.
2. Repair or replace.
3. Repair loose or rattling parts.
1. Clear ventilation openings.
2. Verify load levels.
3. Provide better ventilation for
cooling.
1. Reduce load.
2. Check, repair or replace.
3. Replace circuit breaker.
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