Stephill SSD6000 - Starter Motor Engagement Faults; Engine Start and Run Faults; No AC Output Fault Diagnosis; DSE 3110 Fault Finding: Common Issues

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● Check the condition of the battery leads.
Drop the main control panel forward and check for any loose, broken, burnt wiring.
Component test the MCB, RCD and voltage selector switch.
See - Basic Trouble Shooting - Key Switch
Fault Finding - Key Switch Type
Fault
Possible Cause
Check
Starter motor not
engaging when
the key is turned
to the START
position
● Check the battery voltage, should be around
12.5V DC - Charge or Replace.
Faulty Wiring
● Check the condition of wiring on the starter
motor, key switch, 20A reset and the plug and
socket between the engine and control panel
DC loom.
20A Reset Button
● Check for continuity on the reset button -
Replace if necessary.
Key Switch
● Check the key switch operation - Ref. wiring
diagram key switch legend - Replace if
necessary.
Starter Motor
● Check the operation of the starter motor -
Replace if necessary.
Battery
If the battery needs charging or replacing, check the battery is being charged when
the generator is running - See - Battery Charge System Fault Finding.
Capacitor
● Test and/or replace the AC alternator
capacitor.
Fault
Possible Cause
Check
See - Basic Trouble Shooting - Key Switch
● Low oil pressure, low fuel level or high
engine temperature issue.
Fuel Filter
● Check in-line fuel filter and replace if
necessary.
Fuel Tap
● Check the fuel tap is in the correct position.
Fuel Solenoid
● Check the fuel solenoid is receiving 12V DC
and is operating - Replace if necessary.
Fuel Lift Pump (12V DC)
● Check the fuel pump is receiving 12V DC and
is operating - Replace if necessary.
Contaminated Fuel
● If possible run the generator from a separate
fuel source from the fuel tank.
Fault
Possible Cause
Check
Starter motor
engaging when
the key is turned
to the START
position but the
engine will not
start/run
Generator starts
and runs but
there is no output
from the AC
socket outlets
MCB & RCD
● Check the MCB & RCD are switched on (up).
Voltage Selector Switch
● Check the voltage selector switch is in the
correct position.
Reset Button(s)
● Check the reset buttons for the output
sockets.
Main AC Alternator
● AC alternator tests would be advisable - See -
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