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SPARK ARRESTER
The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to keep it functioning as designed.
If the engine has been running, the muffler will be hot. Allow it to cool before servicing the spark arrester.
DXGN4500, DXGN6000, and DXGN7200
Clean and inspect the spark arrester as follows:
1. Remove the four screws (B) and spark arrester screen (A)
from the muffler.
2. Use a brush to remove carbon deposits from the spark
arrester screen. Be careful to avoid damaging the screen.
3. The spark arrester must be free of breaks and holes.
Replace the spark arrester if it is damaged.
4. Attach the spark arresting screen (A) to the muffler by
aligning the holes in the screen with the holes pierced in
the muffler. Thread the four screws (B) into the holes and
tighten securely.
DXGN14000
See instructions supplied with Spark Arrestor Kit.
FAULT FINDING GUIDE
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SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTION
ENGINE WILL NOT START 1. Oil level too low.
2. No fuel or valve(s) turned off.
3. Start switch turned Off.
4. Blocked or leaking fuel system.
5. Clogged air filter.
6. Genset under load at start-up.
1. Add oil.
2. Add fuel and/or turn valve(s) on.
3. Turn switch On.
4. Repair fuel system.
5. Clean or replace air filter.
6. Disconnect load.
NO POWER OUTPUT 1. Circuit breaker tripped.
2. GFCI receptacle tripped.
3. Faulty circuit breaker.
4. Faulty receptacle.
5. Faulty capacitor in alternator.
6. Faulty diodes in alternator.
7. Failure in alternator windings.
1. Reset circuit breaker.
2. Reset GFCI receptacle.
3. Replace circuit breaker.
4. Replace receptacle.
5. Replace capacitor.
6. Replace diodes.
7. Repair or replace alternator.
NOISY MACHINE 1. Damaged bearing.
2. Damaged exhaust system.
3. Loose or rattling parts.
1. Replace bearing.
2. Repair or replace.
3. Repair loose or rattling parts.
OVERHEATING 1. Ventilation openings blocked.
2. Overload.
3. Ambient temperature too high.
1. Clear ventilation openings.
2. Verify load levels.
3. Provide better ventilation for
cooling.
CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPS 1. Overloaded circuit.
2. Faulty equipment or cable.
3. Faulty circuit breaker.
1. Reduce load.
2. Check, repair or replace.
3. Replace circuit breaker.