Kohler 3.5CFZ - Manual (Page 56)

TP-5695 12/93 4-4 Troubleshooting
Generator
Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action
No AC output Circuit breaker in OFF position Reset breaker to ON position No AC output
Circuit breaker tripped due to overload on
generator set Reduce load. See Wattage Requirements.
Reset breaker to ON position.
Ship-to-shore transfer switch in “OFF”or
“SHORE”position Turn switch to generator power
No DC power to controller Check battery connections
Controller fuse blown Replace fuse
Generator malfunction such as capacitor
or other internal fault See authorized Kohler service
dealer/distributor
Low output or
excessive drop in Engine speed too low Adjust governor Low output or
excessive drop in
voltage
Generator overloaded Reduce load. See Wattage Requirements.
voltage
Engine in poor condition If routine services are performed and
condition persists, see authorized Kohler
dealer/distributor
Defective capacitor See authorized Kohler service
dealer/distributor
High generator
output voltage Defective capacitor and/or poor wiring
connections See authorized Kohler service
dealer/distributor
output voltage
Excessive speed or frequency Adjust governor. Check governor linkage
and spring for damage or binding.
Will not crank No DC power to controller Check battery connections Will not crank
Controller circuit fuse blown Replace fuse and attempt start-up. If fuse
blows again, contact authorized Kohler
service dealer/distributor.