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GENERATOR FAILS TO START
Test each of the following and record actual findings. If your findings do not match the values
listed, contact Baldor Generators for Technical Support at (920) 236-4200.
1. With generator in “OFF” position, place meter on battery terminals in control box (Red to
B+, Black to B-).
Should have 12 VDC Record Actual:_____________
2. Repeat when generator operation switch is in the “RUN” position.
Should have 8-12 VDC Record Actual:_____________
(A bad battery will give you lower readings)
GO TO STARTER SOLENOID ON ENGINE
3. Checking for Ohms, place one meter lead on the solenoid’s bracket. Place the other on the
“B-“ in the control box.
Should have 1 ohm resistance or less. Record Actual:_____________
(Bad ground would be open reading or higher resistance)
4. Place red meter lead on small terminal at starter solenoid, black on bracket.
Should have 10 VDC or more when “cranking”. Record Actual:_____________
“Cranking” means operation switch in “RUN”, even if it does not crank right now.
5. Place red meter lead on the large solenoid terminal with wire labeled “POS”. Place black
meter lead on solenoid bracket.
Should be same as battery, step 1 Record Actual:_____________
GO TO LOGIC BOARD IN CONNECTION BOX AT ENGINE END OF GENERATOR
7. On right hand relay (there are two black enclosed relays on top of the board), unplug wire
labeled E1 or 6110. Place meter lead into wire terminal, black to ground stud.
Should have 12 VDC when not cranking.
8 – 12 when cranking. Record
Actual:_____________
A low reading indicates a loose wire at the solenoid.
8. Remove the other terminal from the left hand relay labeled E3 or 6200. Connect the Red
meter lead to the wire, black to the ground stud.
Should be 8-12 VDC when cranking. Record Actual:_____________
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM