Kohler 24VDC Manual Do Utilizador

Section 5 Troubleshooting

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5.5 Troubleshooting

Figure 5-2 contains generator set troubleshooting, diagnostic, and repair information. Check for loose connections

before replacing parts.

Figure 5-2

Figure 5-2 General Troubleshooting Chart

Problem

Possible Cause

Recommended Action

Controller

display backlight

is off.

Backlight turns off after about 1 minute with no

activity.

Backlight will turn on when a button is pressed or the

generator set starts.

Controller

display is off.

Low or no battery voltage.

Check connections.

Check generator set battery. See Figure 1-2.

The generator

set does not

crank.

Battery weak or dead.

Recharge or replace the battery.

Battery connections reversed or poor.

Check the connections.

Fault shutdown.

Check the controller display for fault messages. See

Section 2.6. Correct the fault condition and reset the

controller.

Generator set in the OFF mode.

Press the RUN button to start the engine or press AUTO

to allow remote starting.

The generator

set cranks but

does not start,

starts hard,

lacks power, or

operates

erratically.

Air cleaner clogged.

Clean and/or replace the air cleaner.

Battery weak or dead.

Recharge or replace the battery.

Battery connection poor.

Clean and tighten the battery connections.

Spark plug wire connection loose.

Check the spark plug wires.

Low oil pressure shutdown.

Check for oil leaks. Check the oil level and add oil if

necessary.

Fuel pressure insufficient.

Check the fuel supply and valves.

Engine malfunction.

Contact an authorized Kohler distributor/dealer.

No DC output. Line circuit breaker in the OFF position.

Place the circuit breaker in the ON position.

Line circuit breaker tripping because of overload. Reduce the load on the generator set.
Line circuit breaker tripping because of short

circuit.

Contact an authorized Kohler distributor/dealer for

service.

Rectifier has failed.

Verify that the generator is providing AC voltage.

Low output or

excessive drop

in voltage.

Generator set overloaded.

Reduce the load.

Generator set

stops suddenly.

Low oil pressure shutdown.

Check for oil leaks. Check the oil level and add oil if

necessary.

Out of fuel.

Check fuel supply.

Overcrank shutdown.

Reset the controller. If the overcrank fault occurs again,

contact an authorized Kohler distributor/dealer.

Auxiliary winding circuit breaker tripped.

Reset the circuit breaker (located in controller’s service

access area). Contact an authorized Kohler

distributor/dealer for service if breaker trips repeatedly.