TP-7070 7/18
TP-7070 7/18 105Section 4 Troubleshooting
Section or
Publication
Reference*
Recommended ActionsProbable Causes
Trouble Symptoms
Section or
Publication
Reference*
Recommended ActionsProbable Causes
Exercise run time
and/or event
records inoperative
Displays error
message/locks up
Excessive or
abnormal noise
High fuel
consumption
Low oil pressure
Overheats
Lacks power
Stops suddenly
No or low output
voltage
Starts hard
Cranks but
does not start
Does not crank
Fuel System
x x Fuel tank empty or fuel valve shut off Add fuel and move the fuel valve to the ON position. —
x x x Air in fuel system Bleed the diesel fuel system. Sec. 3.5.3
x x x x Fuel filter restriction Clean or replace the fuel filter. Eng. O/M
x x x Fuel or fuel injectors dirty or faulty
Clean, test, and/or replace the inoperative fuel injector.[
Eng. S/M
x x x x Fuel injection timing out of adjustment
Adjust the fuel injection timing.[
Eng. S/M
x x x Fuel feed or injection pump inoperative
Rebuild or replace the injection pump.[
Eng. S/M
Lube System
x x x Oil level low Restore the oil level. Inspect the generator set for oil leaks. Eng. O/M
x Low oil pressure shutdown Check the oil level. Eng. O/M
x x x x Crankcase oil type incorrect for
ambient temperature
Change the oil. Use oil with a viscosity suitable for the
operating climate.
Eng. O/M
* Sec./Section—numbered section of this manual; Alt.—Alternator; ATS—Automatic Transfer Switch; Eng.—Engine; Cont.— Controller; Gen.—Generator Set; I/M—Installation Manual;
O/M—Operation Manual; S/M—Service Manual; S/S—Spec Sheet; W/D—Wiring Diagram Manual
[ Have an authorized service distributor/dealer perform this service.