9.3.
Engine troubleshooting
If the faults listed below have been dealt with but the fault persists, please contact the experienced
service experts from your authorised dealer.
Malfunction
Engine does not start or
starts with difficulty
Engine starts but runs
unevenly or stalls
Engine gets too hot
Engine performance poor,
engine emits black smoke
Low oil pressure; low-oil-level
cut-out switches off the engine
Oil consumption too high;
engine emits blue smoke
Comments:
Regarding topics that are not included in this table, please consult your authorised workshop.
When you contact your authorised workshop, please supply the model name and serial number,
use, performance and the reading of the operating hours meter of your power generator.
Possible cause
Lower start limit temperature not met Actuate the choke
Incorrect type of engine oil
Fuel quality is insufficient
Battery not charged or defective
Cable connections loose or corroded Check, clean and tighten the
Starter defective
Incorrect valve clearance
Fuel quality is insufficient
Incorrect valve clearance
Cooling air duct dirty
Air exhaust dirty
Engine oil level too low
Engine oil level too high
Air filter dirty
Engine oil level too high
Air filter dirty
Fuel quality is insufficient
Incorrect valve clearance
Engine oil level too low
Inclination too great
Incorrect type of engine oil
Engine oil level too high
Inclination too great
Remedy
Fill engine oil as specified in the
operating manual
Fill fuel as specified in the
operating manual
Check the battery and recharge it
or replace it as necessary
cable connections
Check it and replace it as necessary
Check and, if need be, adjust
Fill fuel as specified in the
operating manual
Check and adjust it as necessary
Clean cooling air duct and openings
Clean air exhaust and openings
Top up engine oil
Drain engine oil
Clean air filter
Drain engine oil
Clean air filter
Fill fuel as specified in the operating
manual
Check and adjust it as necessary
Top up engine oil
Horizontally set up the power
generator
Fill engine oil as specified in the
operating manual
Drain engine oil
Horizontally set up the power
generator
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