Geko Stromerzeuger 2801 E-A/SHBA - Engine Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting
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9.2. Engine troubleshooting
If the faults listed below have been dealt with but the fault persists, please contact the experienced
service experts from your authorised dealer.
Malfunction Possible cause Remedy
Engine does not start or start
well
Lower start limit temperature not
met
Actuate the choke
Incorrect type of engine oil Fill engine oil as specied in the oper-
ating manual
Fuel quality is insucient Fill fuel as specied in the operating
manual
Cable connections loose or cor-
roded
Check, clean and tighten the cable
connections
Starter defective Check it and replace it as necessary
Incorrect valve clearance Check and, if need be, adjust
Engine starts but runs unevenly
or stalls
Fuel quality is insucient Fill fuel as specied in the operating
manual
Incorrect valve clearance Check and, if need be, adjust
Engine gets too hot Cooling air duct dirty Clean cooling air duct and openings
Air exhaust dirty Clean air exhaust and openings
Engine oil level too low Top up engine oil
Engine oil level too high Drain engine oil
Air lter dirty Clean air lter
Engine performance poor, en-
gine emits black smoke
Engine oil level too high Drain engine oil
Air lter dirty Clean air lter
Fuel quality is insucient Fill fuel as specied in the operating
manual
Incorrect valve clearance Check and, if need be, adjust
Low oil pressure; low-oil-level
cut-out switches o the engine
Engine oil level too low Top up engine oil
Inclination too great Set up the power generator horizon-
tally
Incorrect type of engine oil Fill engine oil as specied in the oper-
ating manual
Oil consumption too high; en-
gine emits blue smoke
Engine oil level too high Drain engine oil
Inclination too great Set up the power generator horizon-
tally
Comments:
Regarding topics that are not included in this table, please consult your authorised workshop
When you contact your authorised workshop, please supply the model name and serial number, use, performance and
the reading of the operating hours meter of your power generator.