Troubleshooting - NorthStar M165939M.2 Owner's Manual

Problem
Engine will not start.
Voltage too low.
Circuit breaker trips.
Voltage too high.
Generator
overheating.
No output voltage.
Engine lacks power
or sputters.
Engine shuts down
during operation.

Troubleshooting

TROUBLESHOOTING
Possible Causes
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) Engine speed too slow.
b) Generator is overloaded.
a) Defective load connected to
generator.
b) Defective receptacle.
c) Generator overloaded.
a) Engine speed too high.
a) Generator is overloaded.
b) Insufficient ventilation.
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) Generator is overloaded.
b) Dirty air filter.
c) LP/NG hose is connected to the
wrong Carburetor inlet.
d) Fouled spark plug.
a) Out of fuel.
b) Low oil level.
Possible Remedies
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).
a) Bring generator to a qualified technician
for adjustment.
b) Reduce the load. (See Power Load
Planning & Mgt. section of this manual.)
a) Disconnect load.
b) Replace receptacle.
c) Reduce the load. (See Power Load
Planning & Mgt. section of this manual.)
a) Bring generator to a qualified technician
for adjustment.
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.
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.
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.
a) Fill fuel tank.
b) Fill crankcase to proper oil level.
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