Table 5-2. Symptom Index

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Troubleshooting.

5-8.

Table 5-3 lists malfunctions or warning symptoms of trouble that

may develop in the generator set components covered in this chapter.

Each malfunction is followed by a list of probable causes or tests

that must be considered in determining the corrective action neces-

sary to remedy the malfunction or symptom.

Symptom Index

Table 5-2.

Reference

Malfunction

Paragraph

5-22, 5-23

Brushes move excessively

5-20, 5-23, 5-25

Brushes spark excessively

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Engine malfunctions

4-10, 5-28 thru 5-32

Generator does not operate as starter

4-10

Generator fails to operate

5-20, 5-23, 5-28

Generator has no output

thru 5-32

5-20, 5-22, 5-25

Generator has no output or low output

4-10, 5-17, 5-27

Generator voltage output is low

thru 5-32

5-20, 5-21

Generator overheats

5-20, 5-22, 5-24

Generator produces reverse polarity

10.

4-12, 5-10, 5-11,

Generator set vibrates excessively

11.

5-19

5-4