Generator FAQ

The alternator has no output.

A.     Check the main breaker. The breaker must be turned on.

B.     Check to see that the voltmeter switch has been turned on.

C.   Check the fuse, located on the AVR, which is located inside of the alternator junction box.

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 The engine will not start.

A.    Check the emergency stop button. The button must be pulled out.

B.    Check the, voltage change switch, door. Door must be closed and latched.

C.   Check the auto- start panel. Are there any alarm lights present?

D.   If no lights are present on theauto- start panel. Check the DC fuse, located inside the control panel.

E.    Check the battery disconnect switch, to see if it is turned on.  Must be turned clockwise.

F.   Check/ push the blue reset button, on the front of the panel.

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      When the battery disconnect switch is turned on. The Auto-start panel does not light up

A.    Check the 5 amp fuse, located inside of the control panel.

B.    Check the Emergency stop switch. Must be pulled out.

C.   Check, battery voltage, at battery terminals. Must be a minimum of 10 vdc.

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The main breaker is tripped and wont reset.

A.    Push the blue reset button.

B.    Check the emergency stop switch. Must be pulled out.

C.   The voltage change switch door is open, or not latched.

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The engines starts, but shuts down within 10 seconds

A.    Check to see if there are any alarm faults on the auto-start panel.

B.    Check to see if there is adequate fuel in the fuel tank.

C.   Check the K3 fuel relay, to see if it is energized.

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 The engine is running and suddenly shuts down, and there are no alarm lights present.

A.   Check fuel level in tank.

B.  Check fuel supply lines for signs of damage or cracking.

C.  Check fuel for contamination.

D.  Check fuel filters for hours of operation and integrity.

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 The # 11 alarm light is on. (Contamination alarm)

A.     Check for liquid in the containment tank.

B.    Check for faulty float switch in containment tank.

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The unit shuts down, with low fuel alarm.

A.    Check fuel level in tank.

B.    Check for faulty fuel level switch.

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 Number six alarm light, on auto-start module, is blinking (Electronic engine models. G70 – G570)

      A.     A slow blinking light indicates a non shutdown alarm.

      B.     A fast blinking light indicates a shut down alarm, and the unit shuts down.

      C.   Check for faulty engine ECU.  (Must have John Deere Service Advisor or John Deere technician).

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Number three alarm light is blinking. (Electronic engine models G70- G570)

A.    Steady light indicates communication ok

B.    Fast blinking light indicates failed communication between the engine ECU and the intelsys  auto-start controller.

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