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Hubbell Diesel Engine Fire Pump Controller LX3000 User Manual

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Table 6-1 Troubleshooting

Condition

Possible cause

Checks

Action

Batteries

Voltmeters should read
at least 12.5 or 25 VDC
Check each battery in
bank for correct voltage

Check electrolyte

Test and recharge bad
battery(s)
Replace battery(s) with
good battery(s)

Check battery and
ground connections

Check battery voltage

Check battery cables
and connections

Clean and tighten
connections as
necessary

Engine does not crank
with MANUAL
START

Battery circuits

Check engine starter
cables and connections

Clean and tighten
connections as
necessary

Engine does not crank
using MANUAL
START - Battery No. 1

MANUAL CRANK #1
switch

Check battery voltage
while holding
MANUAL CRANK #1
switch

Refer to schematic
Use volt/ohm meter to
determine which
component is faulty

Engine does not crank
using MANUAL
START - Battery No. 2

MANUAL CRANK #2
switch

Check battery voltage
while holding
MANUAL CRANK #2
switch

Refer to schematic
Use volt/ohm meter to
determine which
component is faulty

If voltage checks indicate batteries and circuits OK then the engine starter or the pilot (or starting)
contactors are faulty.