North Star 8000 IPG - Manual (Page 33)

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 has lost its charge. a) Fill crankcase to proper oil level.
b) Clean or replace spark plug.
c) Fill fuel tank.
d) Place switch in ON position.
e) Battery has low electrolyte and/or needs to
be charged or replaced.
Voltage too low. a) Engine speed too slow.
b) Generator is overloaded.
c) Idle control is malfunctioning. a) Bring generator to a qualified technician
for adjustment.
b) Reduce the load. (See Power Load
Planning & Mgt. section of this manual.)
c) Bring generator to a qualified technician
for inspection.
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 7 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.
g) Circuit breaker tripped.
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.
g) Reset circuit breaker and reduce loads
connected to the generator.
Engine lacks power. a) Generator is overloaded.
b) Dirty air filter. a) Reduce the load. (See Power Load
Planning & Mgt. section of this manual.)
b) Clean or replace air filter.
Idle control doesn’t
work. a) Switch is in OFF position.
b) Solenoid failure.
c) Defective circuit board.
d) Circuit breaker tripped
e) Engine idle speed to low-engine will
not jump back to normal operating
speed unless idle on/off switch is
placed in off position.
a) Place switch in ON position.
b) Check for 12 VDC at solenoid. Check coil
resistance, it should be 18.0
Ω ±5%. Check
for sticking in mechanism and solenoid.
Replace idle assembly if necessary.
c) Bring generator to a qualified technician for
repair.
d) Reset circuit breaker.
e) Raise engine idle speed by turning engine
throttle stop screw. See carburetor
adjustment section of the Honda Owner’s
Manual. Turn stop screw ½ turn clockwise.
Engine shuts off during
operation. a) Out of fuel.
b) Low oil level. a) Fill fuel tank.
b) Fill crankcase to proper oil level.