Basic Troubleshooting 50Hz Mobile Generatorswc_tx000896gb.fm 566 Basic TroubleshootingProblem Cause RemedyEngine doesn’t start Battery dischargedBattery connections cor-rodedDefective starterCharge battery.Clean battery connections.Replace starter.Engine tries to start butstopsNo fuelClogged fuel filterFuel circuit failureSpeed regulator failureFill tank with fuel.Replace fuel filter.Check fuel lines.Call for service.Engine doesn’t reach oper-ating speedFuel circuit failureSpeed regulator failureVoltage regulator malfunc-tionCheck fuel lines.Call for service.Call for service.No generator output Voltage regulator malfunc-tionOverload switch ONTriggered switch. Short cir-cuit or earth fault.Call for service.Reduce load.Check circuits downstreamby checking faults in equip-ment and/or connectioncables.Low oil pressure Low oil levelClogged oil filterOil pump failureAlarm failureFill engine sump with oil.Replace oil filter.Call for service.Check connectionsbetween sensor and panel.If necessary, replace sen-sor.High coolant temperature OverloadLow coolant levelClogged oil filterOil pump failureReduce load.Fill with coolant.Replace oil filter.Call for service.Engine overspeed Speed regulator failureOverload switch ONAlarm failureCall for service.Reduce load.Check connectionsbetween sensor and panel.If necessary, replace sen-sor.Black smoke Fuel circuit failureClogged air filterOverloadHigh oil levelCall for service.Clean/replace air filter car-tridges.Reduce load.Remove excess oil.