Powermate PM0612023 - Manual (Page 9)

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EXCITING THE GENERATOR:
NOTE: If your generator is a brushless unit please
contact your local service center or the Coleman
Powermate Service Department for assistance with
exciting your generator.
HEAT SHIELD:
Inspect to ensure that all heat shields and heat deflectors
are intact and in place.
NOTE: Refer to the engine manufacturer's manual
for service and maintenance of the engine.
DRAINING THE OIL
Place a catch container underneath the oil drain. Push in,
turn and release the Quick Drain Plug. (Oil drainage will work
best if the oil is warm.)
The Idle Control circuit is designed to extend engine life
and improve fuel usage by slowing the engine down to
approximately 2000 RPM in a “No Load” condition. The noise
is also greatly reduced during this condition.
When power is required from the generator an electronic
control module automatically senses current flow in the
electrical outlet and allows the engine to return to full speed or
standard operating condition. Likewise, when the load is
removed, the generator will automatically return to the idle
condition after a 4-5 second delay.
A convenient switch is mounted in the control panel for
easy access and will disable the Idle Control circuitry when in
the off position.
NOTE: On the PM0610023 and the PC0610023 a 12V
battery must be installed in order for the idle control to
function. For the PM0612023 or PC0612023 a battery is
not required for the Idle control to work.
MAINTENANCE IDLE CONTROL OPERATION
IDLE CONTROL TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Unit will not idle Control panel switch not on Turn to idle on position
Load plugged into receptacle Unplug load
Poor connection or faulty cord Check & repair
Bad I.C. module; Bad electro-magnet Replace
or solenoids; Bad stator
Consult dealer
Unit idles even with load plugged in Load not heavy enough Turn idle switch to off position
Increase load
Bad I.C. module Replace
Consult dealer
Unit tries to idle but won’t stay latched Electro-magnet or solenoid position Reset magnet or solenoid position for
incorrect 2000 RPM idle speed
Consult dealer
Flapper bracket loose or bent Tighten or straighten
Replace flapper. Readjust to 2000 RPM
Engine not running smoothly Adjust carburetor
Consult dealer