Powermate P2201 User Manual
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T
T
T
T
R
R
R
R
O
O
O
O
U
U
U
U
B
B
B
B
L
L
L
L
E
E
E
E
S
S
S
S
H
H
H
H
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
T
T
T
T
II
II
N
N
N
N
G
G
G
G
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Low generator output
voltage
Excitation capacitor failure
• Contact a qualified generator dealer for service assistance.
Generator diode or varistor
failure
• Contact a qualified generator dealer for service assistance.
Overspeed light stays lit
Shutdown due to high engine
speed
• Verify correct engine speed setting.
Underspeed light stays
lit
Shutdown due to low engine
speed
• Reduce loads connected to generator.
Overcrank light stays lit
Failure to start
• See "Engine cranks without starting".
Not In Auto light stays lit
Generator not set for
unattended operation
• Place mode switch into AUTO position if automatic
function is required.
Low oil pressure light
stays lit
Shutdown due to low engine
oil pressure
• Check engine oil level.
• Verify correct type of engine oil for ambient temperature
conditions.
Low battery light stays lit Low battery
• Test battery. Replace as necessary.
• Ensure charger is plugged into receptacle.
• Check for tripped main circuit breaker. Reset if required.
• Check all charger cable connections for cleanness and
tightness.
• Check battery charger inline fuse.
• Check charger lights to verify correct operation. See Table
A, Page 25.
High engine temperature
light stays lit
Shutdown due to high engine
temperature
• Allow engine to cool, then restart.
• Decrease loads on generator.
• Check enclosure openings for blockage.
• Check radiator coolant level.