Generators sets GESAN
Petrol
TROUBLESHOOTING
(Problems with the engine)
Problem Possible cause Solution
Engine does not start up 1. Valves 1. Remove and grind the valve base
2. Loose Cylinder Screws 2.Tighten
3.Blocked ducts 3.Remove and clean
4. Blocked fuel filter 4. Replace
5. Air in fuel pipes 5. Ventilate
6.Blocked injectors
6. Check the nozzle and replace
where necessary
7. Blocked vent on tank 7. Clean
8. Injection valve blocked
8. Check and replace where
necessary
9. Pump 9. Check and replace damaged part
10. Battery discharged 10. Recharge
11. Cables connected incorrectly 11. Check wiring diagram and correct
12. Faulty start up switch 12. Replace
13. Faulty starter engine 13. Repair or replace
Engine starts up, then cuts out 1. Blocked air filter 1. Replace
2. Low ticking over 2. Change to 51.5 Hz
3. Blocked fuel filter 3. Replace
4. Air in fuel circuit 4. Release
5. Blocked vent on tank 5. Clean
6. Hitched rack
6. Check and replace where
necessary
Engine does not accelerate 1. Overload
1. Check recommended maximum
loads
2. Incorrect injection advance 2. Repair
3. Broken spring on regulator 3. Replace
4. Blocked fuel filter 4. Replace
5. Blocked vent on tank 5. Clean
6. Zip caught 6. Check and consult technician
7. Air in fuel circuit 7. Ventilate
Varying speed 1. Zip caught 2. Check and consult technician
2. High oil level 2. Check and adjust level
Black smoke 1. Air filter blocked 1. Replace
2. Incomplete runninng in
2. Check running hours and follow
indications to complete it
3. Worn down segments
3. Check segments and cylinder
sleeve
4. Worn down cylinders 4. Check and correct
5. High oil level 5. Check and correct
The generator does not excite 1. Low engine speed
1.Check revolutions and bring them
back to normal value
2. Condensor damaged 2. Change condensor
3 Defective winding 3. Check resistance on windings
4. Diodes broken 4. Check and replace
5. Loss of remanence 5. Apply 220V to condensor
High tension on empty 1. High speed 1. Check revolutions and adjust
Low tension on empty 1. Reduced speed 1. Check revolutions and adjust
2.Damaged Diodes 2. Check and replace
3. Damaged windings 3. Check resistance on windings
Correct tension on empty, but falls
with load
1. Reduced speed with load 1. Check revolutions and adjust
2. Load too high
2. Check and intervene where
necessary
3. Short circuit on diodes 3. Check and change
Tension unstable 1. Infrequent contacts 1. Check connections
2. Irregular rotation 2. Check uniformity f rotation
Noisy 1. Damaged bearings 1. Replace
2. Damaged coupling 2. Check and repair
High temperature on alternator 1. Opening on vents partially blocked 1. Remove and clean the
2. Possible overload 2. Check the load