Troubleshooting
Installation Guidelines For 60 Hz EcoGen™ Generators 39
Section 8: Troubleshooting
Engine Troubleshooting
Table 8-1. Engine Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Correction
Engine will not crank. 1) Fuse blown.
2) Loose, corroded or defective battery cables.
3) Defective starter contact.
4) Defective starter motor.
5) Dead battery.
1) Correct short circuit condition by
replacing 7.5 Amp fuse.
2) Tighten, clean or replace as necessary.*
3) Tighten, clean or replace as necessary.*
4) Tighten, clean or replace as necessary.*
5) Charge or replace battery.
Engine cranks but will not
start.
1) Out of fuel.
2) Defective fuel solenoid (FS).
3) Defective spark plug(s).
4) Valve clearance needs adjustment.
5) Fuel pressure too hight
1) Replenish fuel / Turn on fuel valve.
2) *
3) Clean, check gap, or replace plug(s).
4) Adjust valve clearance.
5) Verify correct fuel pressure
Engine starts hard and runs
rough.
1) Air cleaner plugged or damaged.
2) Defective spark plug(s).
3) Fuel regulator not set.
4) Fuel pressure incorrect.
5) Fuel selector in wrong position.
1) Check / replace air cleaner.
2) Clean, check gap, or replace plug(s).
3) Set fuel regulator.
4) Confirm fuel pressure to regulator is 10–12
in. water column (19–22 mm mercury) for
LP, and 3.5–7 in. water column (7–13 mm
mercury) for natural gas.
5) Move selector to correct position.
Generator is set to OFF, but
the engine continues to run.
1) Control board wired incorrectly.
2) Defective control board.
1) Repair wiring or replace control board.*
2) Replace control board.
No AC output from
generator.
1) Main line circuit breaker is in the OFF (or
OPEN) position.
2) Generator internal failure.
1) Reset circuit breaker to ON (or CLOSED).
2) *
Unit consumes large
amounts of oil.
1) Oil tank is over filled with oil.
2) Engine breather defective.
3) Improper type or viscosity of oil.
4) Damaged gasket, seal or hose.
1) Adjust oil to proper level.
2) *
3) See
Engine Oil Recommendations.
4) Check for oil leaks.
* Contact an Independent Authorized Service Dealer for assistance.
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