TP-5592 7/96 Troubleshooting 4-5
Generator
Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action
No AC output
Circuit breaker in OFF position Reset breaker to ON position
Circuit breaker tripped due to overload on
generator set
Reduce load. See Wattage Requirements.
Reset breaker to ON position.
Ship-to-shore transfer switch in OFF or SHORE
position
Turn switch to generator power
Controller circuit breaker tripped Reset circuit breaker
Generator malfunction such as defective rotor,
faulty voltage regulator, or other internal fault
See authorized Kohler service distributor/dealer
Low output or
Engine speed too low Adjust governor
excessive drop in
Generator overloaded Reduce load. See Wattage Requirements.
Engine in poor condition If routine services are performed and condition
persists, see authorized Kohler
distributor/dealer
Faulty voltage regulator See authorized Kohler service distributor/dealer
High generator output
voltage
Defective voltage regulator and/or poor wiring
connections
See authorized Kohler service distributor/dealer
Rotor grounded See authorized Kohler service distributor/dealer