TP-6277 10/0332 Troubleshooting
Engine (Continued)
Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action
Engine starts, but does
not continue to run
No generator output voltage Check AC voltage. See
Troubleshooting—Generator (No AC output)
after start switch is
No/low oil pressure See an authorized Kohler service distributor/dealer
released
Inoperative low oil pressure (LOP) safety
shutdown switch
Replace the LOP shutdown switch
High temperature shutdown Check the cooling system’s coolant level
Inoperative high exhaust temp. and/or high water
temp. safety shutdown switch(es)
Replace the high exhaust temp. and/or high water
temp. safety shutdown switch(es)
Engine overspeed shutdown See an authorized Kohler service distributor/dealer
Faulty overspeed circuit board Check connections for corroded or loose wires.
See an authorized Kohler service
distributor/dealer for circuit board replacement
Stops suddenly
Out of fuel Replenish the fuel
Air intake clogged Clean the backfire flame arrestor
Fuse blown in controller Replace the fuse
Inoperative seawater pump impeller Replace the seawater pump impeller
Clogged seawater strainer Clean the strainer
Engine overspeed shutdown See an authorized Kohler service distributor/dealer
Inoperative ignition system See an authorized Kohler service distributor/dealer
Fuel line restriction Check/replace the fuel filter
Fuel vapor lock See an authorized Kohler service distributor/dealer
Inoperative electric fuel pump See an authorized Kohler service distributor/dealer
Dirty fuel filter Replace the fuel filter
Faulty spark plug(s) Replace the spark plug(s)
No/low oil pressure See an authorized Kohler service distributor/dealer
Inoperative low oil pressure (LOP) safety
shutdown switch
Replace the LOP shutdown switch
High temperature shutdown Check the cooling system’s coolant level
Inoperative high exhaust temp. and/or high water
temp. safety shutdown switch(es)
Replace the high exhaust temp. and/or high
water temp. safety shutdown switch(es)
Loss of AC output See an authorized Kohler service distributor/dealer
Lacks power
Air intake clogged Clean the backfire flame arrestor
Bad or stale fuel Replace the fuel
Faulty spark plug(s) Replace (and regap) the plug(s)
Choke misadjusted See an authorized Kohler service distributor/dealer
Engine not operating at rated RPM See an authorized Kohler service distributor/dealer
Governor out of adjustment See an authorized Kohler service distributor/dealer
Carbon buildup Clean the carbon from the cylinder heads
Inadequate cooling Inspect the seawater pump, antifreeze mixture,
and radiator cap
Dirty fuel filter Replace the fuel filter
Fuel line restricted See an authorized Kohler service distributor/dealer
Inoperative ignition system See an authorized Kohler service distributor/dealer
Engine overloaded Reduce the load
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