Generac 6551 Portable Generator User Manual


 
Automatic Standby Generator Owner’s Manual 31
Section 6 Quick Reference Guide
Active Alarm
Problem LED
Things to
Check
Solution
NONE
Unit running in AUTO but no power
in house.
GREEN Check MLCB.
Check MLCB. Contact servicing dealer if
MLCB is in the ON position.
HIGH
TEMPERATURE
Unit shuts down during operation. RED
Check the
LEDs/Screen
for alarms.
Check ventilation around the intake,
exhaust and rear of generator. Contact
serving dealer if no obstruction is found.
OVERLOAD
REMOVE LOAD
Unit shuts down during operation. RED
Check the
LEDs/Screen
for alarms.
Clear alarm and remove household
loads from the generator. Put back in
AUTO and restart.
RPM SENSE
LOSS
Unit was running and shuts down,
attempts to restart.
RED
Check the
LEDs/Screen
for alarms.
Clear alarm and remove household
loads from the generator. Put back in
AUTO and restart. If problem returns,
contact servicing dealer to investigate
possible fuel issue.
NOT
ACTIVATED
Unit will not start in AUTO with utility
loss.
NONE
See if screen
says unit not
activated.
Refer to activation section in Owner’s
Manual.
None
Unit will not start in AUTO with utility
loss.
GREEN
Check screen
for start delay
countdown.
If the start up delay is greater than
expected, contact servicing dealer to
adjust from 2 to 1500 seconds.
LOW OIL
PRESSURE
Unit will not start in AUTO with utility
loss.
RED
Check the
LEDs/Screen
for alarms.
Check oil level. Add oil per Owner’s
Manual. Contact servicing dealer if oil
level is correct.
RPM SENSE
LOSS
Unit will not start in AUTO with utility
loss.
RED
Check the
LEDs/Screen
for alarms.
Clear alarm. From the MAIN menu on
the control panel, navigate to the BAT-
TERY MENU. Contact servicing dealer if
battery is GOOD. Replace battery If
CHECK BATTERY is displayed.
OVERCRANK
Unit will not start in AUTO with utility
loss.
RED
Check the
LEDs/Screen
for alarms.
Check fuel line shutoff valve is in the ON
position. Clear alarm. Attempt to start
the unit in MANUAL. If it does not start
or starts and runs rough, contact servic-
ing dealer.
LOW VOLTS
REMOVE LOAD
Unit will not start in AUTO with utility
loss.
RED
Check the
LEDs/Screen
for alarms.
Clear alarm and remove household
loads from the generator. Put back in
AUTO and restart.
FUSE PROBLEM
Unit will not start in AUTO with utility
loss.
RED
Check the
LEDs/Screen
for alarms.
Check ATO 7.5 Amp fuse. Replace with
same type fuse if bad. Contact servicing
dealer if fuse is good.
OVERSPEED
Unit will not start in AUTO with utility
loss.
RED
Check the
LEDs/Screen
for alarms.
Contact servicing dealer.
UNDER
VOLTAGE
Unit will not start in AUTO with utility
loss.
RED
Check the
LEDs/Screen
for alarms.
Contact servicing dealer.
UNDERSPEED
Unit will not start in AUTO with utility
loss.
RED
Check the
LEDs/Screen
for alarms.
Contact servicing dealer.