North Star M165939J - Manual (Page 39)

Troubleshooting
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Causes Possible Remedies
Engine will not start. a) Low oil level.
b) Fouled spark plug.
c) Out of fuel.
d) Stop switch in OFF position.
e) Battery disconnected or dead.
f) Fuel selector switch is set to the
incorrect fuel. a) Fill crankcase to proper oil level.
b) Clean or replace spark plug.
c) Fill fuel tank.
d) Place switch in ON position.
e) Charge or replace battery.
f) Place switch in desired location
(Gasoline or LP/NG).
Voltage too low. a) Engine speed too slow.
b) Generator is overloaded.
a) Bring generator to a qualified
technician for adjustment.
b) Reduce the load. (See Power
Load Planning & Mgt. section of this
manual.)
Circuit breaker trips. a) Defective load connected to generator.
b) Defective receptacle.
c) Generator overloaded.
a) Disconnect load.
b) Replace receptacle.
c) Reduce the load. (See Power
Load Planning & Mgt. section of this
manual.)
Voltage too high. a) Engine speed too high. a) Bring generator to a qualified
technician for adjustment.
Generator
overheating. a) Generator is overloaded.
b) Insufficient ventilation. a) Reduce the load. (See Power
Load Planning & Mgt. section of this
manual.)
b) Make sure there is at least 3 feet
of clearance on all sides of generator.
No output voltage. a) Defective load connected to generator.
b) Broken or loose wire.
c) Defective receptacle.
d) Defective stator.
e) Defective rotor.
f) Defective capacitor. a) Disconnect load.
b) Bring generator to a qualified
technician for repair.
c) Replace receptacle.
d) Bring generator to a qualified
technician for repair.
e) Bring generator to a qualified
technician for repair.
f) Bring generator to a qualified
technician for repair.
Engine lacks power
or sputters. a) Generator is overloaded.
b) Dirty air filter.
c) LP/NG hose is connected to the wrong
Carburetor inlet.
d) Fouled spark plug. a) Reduce the load. (See Power
Load Planning & Mgt. section of this
manual.)
b) Clean or replace air filter.
c) For LP, the hose should be on the
left inlet, For NG, the hose should be
on the right inlet.
d) Clean or replace spark plug.
Engine shuts down
during operation. a) Out of fuel.
b) Low oil level. a) Fill fuel tank.
b) Fill crankcase to proper oil level.