Onan Performer Series User Manual

Troubleshooting
Table 3 provides basic troubleshooting guidance. If sonnei with knowledge of fuels, electricity, and
you fail to resolve the problem after taking the cor- machinery hazards should perform service pro¬
tective actions suggested, contact the equipment or cedures. Review the safety precautions inside
Onan dealer. the cover page.
IAwarningI Many troubleshooting procedures \ A warnsng I Hot engine parts can cause severe
present hazards that can result in severe per- burns. Always allow the engine time to cool
sonal injury or death. Only qualified service per- before performing any maintenance or service.
Problem
1. The engine fails to crank
2. The engine cranks slowly.
3. The engine cranks but fails
to start.
4. The engine runs and then
stops.
5. The engine exhausts black
(dark) smoke.
6 . The engine misfires.
TABLE 3. TROUBLESHOOTING
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Corr ective Action ___
a. Release the clutch (if so equipped).
b. Clean and tighten the positive (+) and negative (-) battery ca¬
ble connections at the battery and the engine.
c. Recharge the battery. Refer to the equipment or battery
manufacturer’s recommendations. _
a. Release the clutch (if so equipped).
b. Clean and tighten the positive (+) and negative (-) battery ca¬
ble connections at the battery and the engine.
c. Recharge the battery. Refer to the equipment or battery
manufacturer’s recommendations.
d. Change engine oil to oil having the proper viscosity for the am-
bient temperature. See Table 1. ___
a. Check the fuel tank and fill if necessary.
b. Open any closed fuel shut off valve.
c. Check engine oil level and add oil as necessary.
d. Reconnect and reclamp the choke cable (manual-choke gaso¬
line engines only). See Adjustments.
e. Service the air cleaner.
f. Replace the fuel fi!ter(if provided on gasoline engine).
g. Replace the spark plugs. __
a. Check the fuel tank and fill if necessary.
b. Check the engine oil level and add oil as necessary. Drain ex¬
cess oil if the level is above the dipstick Full mark.
c. Reconnect and reclamp the choke cable (manual-choke gaso-
line engines only). See Adjustments. _
a. Service the air cleaner.
b. Reconnect and reclamp the choke cable (manual-choke gaso-
line engines only). See Adjustments. _
a. Replace the spark plugs. __
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Onan Performer Series Specifications

General

Brand	Onan
Model	Performer Series
Category	Engine
Language	English