North Star 5500 Owner's Manual

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9TROUBLESHOOTINGProblem Possible Causes Possible RemediesEngine will not start. a) Low oil level.b) Fouled spark plug.c) Out of fuel.d) Stop switch in OFF position.a) Fill crankcase to proper oil level.b) Clean or replace spark plug.c) Fill fuel tank.d) Place switch in ON position.Voltage too low. a) Engine speed too slow.b) Generator is overloaded.a) Bring generator to a qualifiedtechnician for adjustment.b) Reduce the load. (See LoadApplication 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 LoadApplication section of this manual.)Voltage too high. a) Engine speed too high. a) Bring generator to a qualifiedtechnician for adjustment.Generator overheating. a) Generator is overloaded.b) Insufficient ventilation.a) Reduce the load. (See LoadApplication section of this manual.)b) Make sure there is at least 3 feet ofclearance 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 qualifiedtechnician for repair.c) Replace receptacle.d) Bring generator to a qualifiedtechnician for repair.e) Bring generator to a qualifiedtechnician for repair.f) Bring generator to a qualifiedtechnician for repair.Engine lacks power. a) Generator is overloaded.b) Dirty air filter.a) Reduce the load. (See LoadApplication section of this manual.)b) Clean or replace air filter.Engine shuts downduring operation.a) Out of fuel.b) Low oil level.a) Fill fuel tank.b) Fill crankcase to proper oil level.

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