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SIMPLE TROUBLESHOOTING
Listed below are the more simple solutions to some of the more common problems that are
reported to the Customer Service Department at Baldor Generators. These troubleshooting
solutions are meant to be an aid for a person who has minimal electrical knowledge and
experience. More in-depth, detailed troubleshooting information for a person more
knowledgeable and experienced in electricity can be obtained by contacting the Technical
Service Department at Baldor Generators by calling (920) 236-4200.
BEFORE BEGINNING TO TROUBLESHOOT THE GENERATOR SET,
DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG (IF APPLICABLE) AND THE BATTERY
( IF APPLICABLE) AND ALLOW THE UNIT TO COOL DOWN.
EYE PROTECTION SHOULD BE WORN WHILE TROUBLESHOOTING
THIS GENERATOR SET.
NO OUTPUT
Possible Problems:
1. The generator speed is too slow. If the generator is turning too slow the generator set
will produce low or no output voltage. Make sure the generator is turning at the speed on
the nameplate.
2. Broken wires or loose connections. Broken wires or loose connections can cause the
generator set to have low or no output voltage. Check all wiring for broken wires and
bad/loose connections.
3. Bad circuit breaker. If a circuit breaker opens up and will not reset, or the reset button is
not free-floating, your generator will not produce power out of all the receptacles. Check
for continuity across each circuit breaker with a continuity tester or ohmmeter (The wires
must be removed from the circuit breaker prior to checking it).
4. Loss of residual magnetism. Loss of residual magnetism will not allow the generator's
excitation system to build up and thus the generator set will not produce any power. To
'Flash' the generator set, (restore residual magnetism) follow these steps:
Preferred Method
A. With the generator set stopped, remove the generator's end cover and locate the
set of three posts on the rotor plate at the tail end of the rotor (there will be a wire
wrapped around the center post and the left hand post).
B. Using a 12 VDC battery, touch the positive battery lead to the center post while
touching the negative battery lead to the right hand post. Allow the battery to
remain across these posts for 2 seconds.
C. Replace the end cover and start the unit.