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Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action
Low Voltage Engine Speed is too low
Generator is overloaded
Replace or repair engine throttle
Reduce load on generator by
unplugging components
Circuit Breaker Trips Defective load connected to
generator
Defective Receptacle
Generator is overloaded
Disconnect load
Replace the receptacle
Reduce load on generator
Voltage is too high Engine speed is too high Reduce engine speed
Unit is over-heating Generator is overloaded
Insufficient Ventilation
Reduce generator load
Improve air flow in your work-
space
No power output Disconnect Load
Broken or loose wire
Defective receptacle
Defective stator
Defective rotor
Defective capcitor
Circuit breaker tripped
Disconnect load
For any defective components,
have the generator inspected by
a certified technician
Reset the circuit breaker
Generator
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Compressor
won’t start in
cold weather
1. Bad check valve.
2. Compressor has the wrong
grade of oil.
3. Control lines frozen.
1. Use IS 100 (30W) compressor
oil for cold weather conditions.
2. Move compressor to a warmer-
location.
3. Put a heat lamp on compres-
sor to maintain above freezing
temperatures.
Compressor
is vibrating
excessively
1. Compressor is not properly
mounted on vibration isolation
pads.
2. Compressor pulley is out of
alignment.
3. Engine is low on fuel of throttle
is out of adjustment.
1. Properly mount compressor on
vibration isolation pads.
2. Re-align pulleys.
3. Check drive engine oil and fuel
level.
4. Re-adjust engine throttle con-
trol (bull whip).
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