DeWalt DG3000 Instruction Manual page 14

FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels become illegible or are
missing, call 1-800-4-DEWALT for a free replacement.
TROUB£ESHOOT_NG GUIDE
This section provides a list of the more frequently encountered malfunctions, their causes
and corrective actions. The operator or maintenance personnel can perform some corrective
actions, and others may require the assistance of a qualified DEWALT technician or your
dealer.
Problem Code
Engine will not start (See engine instruction manual for more information) ................ 1,2,3,4
No electrical output ................................................................................................. 5,6,7,8,9,18
NOTE: If there is still no power at the receptacles, take the generator to an authorized DEWALT
service center. To locate a DEWALT service center nearest to you, call 1-800-4-DEWALT
Repeated circuit breaker tripping ....................................................................................... 10,11
Generator overheating ....................................................................................................... 10,12
No auto idle ........................................................................................................ 13,14,15,16,17
CODE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION
1 Engine Switch in OFF p0Siti0n.' Turn toON
2 Choke in wrong position Adjust choke accordingly
j Fuel Shut'off valve in cl0sed open rue! Shut,off va!ve
!position i
4 Unit loaded during start-up Remove load from unit
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5 Faulty receptac!e Contact a DEWALT factory service center or a
: DEWALT authorized service center
6 Receptacle thermal circuit Depress and reset
breaker tripped
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Defective CapaCit0r Contact a DEWALT iact0rY service Center or a
• DEWALTauthorized service center:
8 Faulty power cord Repair or replace cord
9 GFCI switch breaker tripped Depress and reset
10 Generator overloaded Reduce load
11 Faulty c0rds or equipment CheCk foi damaged, baie or fiayed wireS on
'. equipment: Replacel
12 Insufficient ventilation Move to adequate supply of fresh air
CODE POSSIBLE CAUSE
Fauity so!enoid
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14 Faulty idle control switch
FaUlty windingS in Stator
16 Faulty circuit board
FaUlty wire harness
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18 Voltage selector in the 120V
position
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Contact a DEWALT faCtorY Service Center 0ra
DEWALT authorized service center:
Contact a DEWALT factory service center or a
DEWALT authorized service center.
Contact a DEWALT factorY ServiCe Centei ora
DEWALT authorized service center:
Contact a DEWALT factory service center or a
DEWALT authorized service center.
Contact a DEWALT factoiy service Center or a
DEWALT authorized service center:
Place the voltage selector to the 240V position
when using a tool that requires 240V.
THE FOLLOWING WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO PRODUCTS
MANUFACTURED TO MEET CALiFORNiA AND UNITED STATES
ENViROMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY SPECiFiCATiONS, WHICH ARE
DiSTRiBUTED AND SOLD iN THE UNITED STATES.
i. EMiSSiON CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
Your warranty rights and obligations: The California Air Resources Board, the United
States Environmental Protection Agency and DEWALT, are pleased to explain the emission
control system warranty on your 2008 model year small off-road engine. In the United States
and California, new small off-road engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the
State's stringent anti smog standards. DEWALT must warrant the emission control system on
your small off-road engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no
abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your small off-road engine.
Your emission control system may include parts such as the carburetor or fuel injection sys-
tem, the ignition system, and catalytic converter. Also included may be hoses, belts, connec-
tors and other emission related assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, DEWALT will repair your small off-road engine at no
cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor.
Manufacturer's warranty coverage: The 1995 and later small off-road engines are
warranted for two years. If any emission related part on your engine is defective, the part will
be repaired or replaced by DEWALT.
Owner's warranty responsibilities: As the small off-road engine owner, you are responsible
for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your owner's manual. DEWALT
recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your small off-road engine,
but DEWALT cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure
the performance of all scheduled maintenance.
As the small off-road engine owner, you should however be aware that DEWALT may deny
you warranty coverage if your small off-road engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect,
improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.
You are responsible for presenting your small off-road engine to a DEWALT distribution center
as soon as a problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable
amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.If you have any questions regarding your warranty
rights and responsibilities, you should contact DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., Phone number
1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-433-9258), or visit DEWALT website at www.dewalt.com for more
information and assistance.
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