Multiquip DA7000WGH Portable Generator User Manual


 
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TROUBLESHOOTING (ENGINE AND GENERATOR)
Table 9. Engine and Generator Troubleshooting (Continued)
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE PROBLEM SOLUTION
Engine starts and "Idle
Control Switch" is in
OFF position. Engine
speed rises and battery
discharges too soon.
Defective Engine Regulator? Replace Regulator.
Defective Wiring? Repair or Replace Wiring.
Engine starts and "Idle
Control Switch" is in
OFF position. Engine
speed rises and engine
seems overloaded.
Defective Alternator? Repair or Replace Alternator.
Damaged Alternator Bearing? Replace Alternator Bearings.
Engine starts and "Idle
Control Switch" is in
OFF position. Engine
speed rises and engine
has large vibrations.
overload.
Bad Engine Installation? Repeat Installation of of Engine.
Engine starts and "Idle
Control Switch" is in
OFF position. Engine
speed rises and engine
has abnormal noise.
Loose Engine Parts? Check All Engine Parts For Tightnes.
Defective Alternator?
Check Alternator for Damaged Bearing or
Loose Clamping Bolts.
Defective Enclosure? Check Enclosure Bolts for Tightness.
Engine starts and "Idle
Control Switch" is in OFF
position. Engine speed
rises and remains at high
speed when Idle Control
switch is placed in the ON
position.
Defective Idle Control Device? Repair or Replace Idle Control Device.
Defective Idle Control Switch? Replace Idle Control Switch.
Defective Solenoid? Replace Solenoid.
Defective Relay? Replace Relay.