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9. TROUBLESHOOTING.
9.1.
Troubleshooting - N.B. all corrective actions should be carried out by suitably qualified
person/s.
Problem
Possible fault/cause
Remedy
The Diesel engine will not
start
Emergency STOP button
activated (depressed)
Re-set emergency STOP
button
Insufficient fuel
Refill with fuel
The start motor turns slowly
Check battery performance
and all connections
The battery is flat
Charge or replace with a new
one
Fuel injection pump does not
deliver fuel or delivers
insufficient fuel
Remove the injector pump
and have it tested
Check the engine oil level
The specified oil level should
be to the upper lever
The injector has severe carbon
build-up
Clean the injector
The generator is not
producing power
Main breaker switch has not
been turned ON
Turn the main breaker to the
ON position
The contact in the socket is
not good
Make sure plugs are fully
inserted into sockets
The rated speed is too HIGH
or too LOW
Adjust engine speed to
produce 52 Hz with no load
AVR is damaged
Replace AVR
Alternator brushes worn
Replace the brushes
Engine stops on low oil
pressure
Low oil level
Fill with oil to correct level
Faulty oil switch
Replace Switch
Oil filter blocked
Replace Filter