Onan Elite E140V User Manual

Troubleshooting
The following chart is a basic troubleshooting guide. If these recommendations fail to resolve the problem,
contact
an authorized Onan service center.
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-1 Many troubleshooting procedures present hazards that can result In severe personal in-
jury or death. Only quallffed service personnel wlfh knowledge of fuels, electriciw, and machinery
hazards should
perform service procedures. Review the safe fy precautions on the inside cover page.
LQWAR"GIA hot engine can cause severe burns. Always allow the engine time fo cool down before
performlng any maintenance or service procedures.
TABLE 4. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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Problem
FAILS TO CRANK
CRANKS SLOWLY
OR HARD TO PULL
RECOIL STARTER
CRANKS BUT
WON'T START
UNIT RUNS THEN STOPS
EXHAUSTING BLACK
SMOKE
UNIT RUNS, THEN SURGES
Probable Cause
1. Bad battery cable connection.
2. Lowbattery.
3. Defective start switch.
4. Defective starter or
start solenoid.
1. Bad battery cable connection.
2. Oil is too heavy.
1. Fuel supply valve closed.
2. Carbon deposits on spark plug.
3. Low oil level.
4. Dirty air cleaner.
5. Dirty fuel filter.
6. Fuel or ignition system problem.
1. Low on fuel.
2. Low oil level.
3. Excess oil.
1. Dirty air cleaner.
2. Choke stuck or misadjusted.
3. Rich fuel mixture.
1. Loose or worn spark plug
lead.
2. Faulty spark plug.
3. Ignition coil, wiring, or control
components defective.
4. Governor out of adjustment.
5. Fuel mixture out of adjustment.
Solution
1. Check battery cable connections.
2. Check electrolyte level.
3. Contact an Onan service center.
4. Contact an Onan service center.
1. Clean and tighten all battery
cable connections.
2. Change to proper weight oil.
1. Fully open fuel supply valve.
2. Clean or replace spark plug.
3. Add oil if low.
4. Clean the air filter.
5. Replace fuel filter.
6. Contact an Onan service center.
1. Refill fuel tank.
2. Add oil if necessary.
3. Reduce engine oil level.
1. Clean the air filter.
2. Contact an Onan service center.
3. Contact an Onan service center.
1. Check security of spark plug
lead
at spark plug and ignition
coil.
2. Remove and clean or replace.
3. Contact an Onan service center.
4. Contact an Onan service center.
5. Contact an Onan service center.
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Onan Elite E140V Specifications

General

Brand	Onan
Model	Elite E140V
Category	Engine
Language	English