00-0AA
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What This Code Means
Engine will not crank; High AC output; Low AC output; Engine starts but stops when switch released; Engine Unstable (Hunts) (Genset); Engine Will Not Crank (Genset); High/Low AC Output (Genset); Starts But Stops When Switch Released; High AC Output; Low AC Output; Starts But Stops When Switch is Released; Engine cranks but will not start; Engine unstable (hunting); Engine unstable (hunts); Excessive exhaust smoke under load; Field breaker keeps tripping; Engine cranks but will not start (Genset); Engine unstable (hunts) (Genset); Engine will not crank (Genset); Genset starts but stops after switch releases; High/Low AC Output
Possible Causes
- •Low battery voltage
- •Loose or dirty terminal connection
- •Incorrect battery cable size
- •Starter drive engagement failure
- •Faulty remote control
- •Faulty connections on PCB control board
- •Faulty start solenoid
- •Faulty starter
- •Broken or loose wires
- •Faulty voltage regulator
- •Faulty transformer regulator
- •Incorrect engine speed
- •Incorrect voltage adjustment pot setting
- •Faulty main rotor
- •Faulty main stator
- •Low oil level
- •Faulty oil pressure switch
- •Faulty choke element
- •Governor out of adjustment
- •Carburetor out of adjustment
Suggested Actions
- 1Check battery voltage
- 2Check terminal connection for looseness or dirt
- 3Check battery cable size
- 4Check starter drive engagement
- 5Check remote control
- 6Check connections on PCB control board
- 7Check start solenoid
- 8Check starter
- 9Check for broken or loose wires
- 10Check voltage regulator
- 11Check transformer regulator
- 12Check engine speed
- 13Check voltage adjustment pot setting
- 14Check main rotor
- 15Check main stator
- 16Check oil level
- 17Check oil pressure switch
- 18Check choke element
- 19Perform governor adjustments
- 20Perform carburetor adjustments
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