Kohler 10CCE - Section 4. Troubleshooting

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Section 4. Troubleshooting
When troubles occur, do not overlook simple causes
which might seem too obvious to be considered. A
starting problem, for example, could beattributed to an
emptyfueltank. Asageneralaidtodiagnosingcommon
problems, refer to the Troubleshooting Table below. If
the trouble cannot be corrected through routine
servicing, contact an authorized service
distributor/dealer for assistance.
Engine
Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Reference
Generator set does
n
o
t
c
r
a
n
k
Weak or dead battery Recharge or replace battery Section 3. Battery
G
e
n
e
r
a
t
o
r
s
e
t
d
o
e
s
not crank
Reversed or poor battery
connections. Poor ground. Check and correct connections Section 5. Wiring
Diagrams
Circuit breaker tripped in controller Reset circuit breaker Section 2. Operation
Defective start/stop switch Check switch; replace as necessary. Service Manual
Defective starter solenoid Check starter solenoid and wiring.
Replace as necessary.
Engine Service
Manual
Defective starter Replace/repair as necessary Engine Service
Manual
Generator set cranks
b
u
t
d
o
e
s
n
o
t
s
t
a
r
t
Out of fuel Replenish fuel
G
e
n
e
r
a
t
o
r
s
e
t
c
r
a
n
k
s
but does not start
Defective fuel solenoid/pump Replace fuel solenoid/pump
Clogged fuel filter Replace fuel filter
Water, dirt in fuel system Drain, flush fuel system
Incorrect compression See authorized Kohler service
distributor/dealer
Incorrect type of fuel Use correct type of fuel
Incorrect type of crankcase lube oil
for ambient temperature
Use correct lube oil Engine Operation
Manual
Air cleaner clogged Clean or replace element Section 3. Air
Cleaner
Faulty ground (--) connection Clean and retighten Section 5. Wiring
Diagrams
Weak or dead battery Recharge or replace battery Section 3. Battery
Engine malfunction See authorized Kohler service
distributor/dealer
Engine starts, but
d
o
e
s
n
o
t
c
o
n
t
i
n
u
e
t
o
Fault shutdown Check shutdown switches Service Manual
E
n
g
i
n
e
s
t
a
r
t
s
,
b
u
t
does not continue to
r
u
n
a
f
t
e
r
s
t
a
r
t
s
w
i
t
c
h
No generator output voltage Check AC voltage Service Manual
run after start switch
is released
No/low oil pressure Check oil. See authorized Kohler
service distributor/dealer
Defective low oil pressure (LOP)
safety shutdown switch
Replace LOP shutdown switch Service Manual
High temperature shutdown Check cooling system for coolant
level
Section 3. Cooling
System
Defective high water temp. (HWT)
safety shutdown switch
Replace HWT shutdown switch Service Manual