Powermate PM401211 User Manual
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T
T
T
T
R
R
R
R
O
O
O
O
U
U
U
U
B
B
B
B
L
L
L
L
E
E
E
E
S
S
S
S
H
H
H
H
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
T
T
T
T
II
II
N
N
N
N
G
G
G
G
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Engine does not crank
Loose battery cables
• Check all battery cable connections
Defective battery
• Test battery. Replace as necessary.
• Check battery charger inline fuse
Improper battery charger function • Ensure charger is plugged into GFCI
receptacle
• Check for tripped GFCI receptacle. Reset if
required.
• Check for tripped breaker in branch circuit
supplying GFCI. Reset if required.
• Check all charger cable connections for
cleanness and tightness.
• Check charger lights to verify correct
operation. See Table A, Page 29.
Fault in starter signal circuit
• Contact a qualified generator dealer for service
assistance.
Blown control circuit fuse
• Check control circuit fuse.
Engine cranks without starting Low battery
• Test battery. Replace as necessary.
• Ensure charger is plugged into GFCI
receptacle
• Check for tripped GFCI receptacle. Reset if
required.
• Check for tripped breaker in branch circuit
supplying GFCI. Reset if required.
• Check all charger cable connections for
cleanness and tightness.
• Check charger lights to verify correct
operation. See Table A, Page 29.
Poor fuel supply
• Ensure all manual shutoff valves are open
• Check for proper fuel supply pressure
• Verify size and fill level of propane tank (LPG
only)
• Check fuel solenoid voltage during cranking
Low oil pressure
• Check engine oil level
• Check switch for proper function
High engine temperature
• Allow engine to cool, then restart
• Decrease loads on generator
• Check enclosure openings for blockage
• Check oil cooler for blockage
No generator output
Main line circuit breaker tripped
• Check breaker. Clear faults, then reclose
breaker.
Disconnect breaker tripped
• Check for tripped breaker in circuit between
generator output and transfer switch. Clear
fault, then reclose breaker.
Generator loss of excitation
• Contact a qualified generator dealer for service
assistance.
Excitation capacitor failure
• Contact a qualified generator dealer for service
assistance.
Generator diode or varistor failure • Contact a qualified generator dealer for service
assistance.
Generator head fault
• Contact a qualified generator dealer for service
assistance.
Engine starts then
immediately shuts down