Kohler 10CCE - Page 26

TP-5977 7/98 Troubelshooting 15
Electrical System
Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Reference
Battery does not
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Loose or corroded connections Clean and tighten connections Section 3. Battery
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Sulfated or worn-out battery Check electrolyte level and specific
gravity (batteries with filler caps only)
Section 3. Battery
Defective battery charging system Check charging system Engine Service
Manual
Battery charging fuse blown Replace fuse. If fuse blows again,
see
authorized Kohler service
distributor/dealer
Starter failure
Loose or corroded connections Clean and tighten loose connections Engine Service
Manual
Low battery output Check electrolyte level and specific
gravity (batteries with filler caps only).
Check battery voltage.
Section 3. Battery
Defective starter solenoid Replace starter solenoid Engine Service
Manual
Defective start/stop switch Replace switch Service Manual
Defective wiring Check wiring Seciton 5. Wiring
Diagrams
Starter cranks slowly
Low battery output Check electrolyte level and specific
gravity (batteries with filler caps only)
Section 3. Battery
Too heavy viscosity lube oil Use correct viscosity oil Section 3. Oil
Specifications
Loose or corroded wiring Clean and tighten loose connections Engine Service
Manual
High starter current draw Rebuild or replace starter Engine Service
Manual
Generator
Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Reference
Abnormal voltage
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Circuit breaker in OFF position Reset breaker to ON position Section 2. Operation
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output.
Lights in vehicle dim;
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Circuit breaker tripped because of
overload on generator set
Reduce load. Requirements. Reset
breaker to ON position.
Section 2. Operation
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Circuit breaker tripped in controller Reset circuit breaker Section 2. Operation
Generator malfunction such as
defective rotor, faulty voltage
regulator, or other internal fault
See authorized Kohler service
distributor/dealer