Trouble shooting the generator – Powermate PM0612023 User Manual
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TROUBLE SHOOTING THE GENERATOR
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Alternator Excitation Failure.
Low speed.
Check rpm and set at nominal value.
Faulty capacitor.
Check and replace.
Faulty windings.
Check windings resistance.
High no-load voltage.
Speed too high.
Check and adjust rpm.
Capacitor with high capacity.
Check and replace.
Low no-load voltage.
Speed to low.
Check and adjust rpm.
Faulty rotary diodes.
Check and replace.
Breakdown in windings.
Check winding resistance.
Capacitor with low capacity.
Check and replace.
Proper no-load but low loaded voltage. Low loaded speed.
Check and regulate rpm.
Load too big.
Check and change.
Rotary diodes short-circuited.
Check and replace.
Proper no-load but high loaded voltage. High speed in load condition.
Check and regulate rpm.
Unstable voltage.
Loose contacts.
Check connections.
Change in engine speed.
Check and regulate rpm.
Wont Start or run.
Foreign debris in muffler.
Check and clean muffler exhaust.
No gas.
Add gas to tank.
Turn fuel valve on.
Spark pulg not connected.
Connect apark plug wire.
Battery cable hooked up wrong. Check and change if necessary.
Air cleaner plugged.
Check and clean or replace.
Tank Expansion.
Fuel cap not venting.
Check and replace cap.