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APPROACHING HIGH ENGINE TEMP

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What This Code Means

“APPROACHING HIGH ENGINE TEMP” Alarm Lamp Illuminates

Possible Causes

  • •Engine is overloaded
  • •Radiator and ventilation obstructions
  • •Ambient temperature outside design limits of the generator set
  • •Incorrect fan belt tension

Suggested Actions

  1. 1Check engine is not overloaded.
  2. 2Check radiator and ventilation for obstructions.
  3. 3Check ambient temperature is within the design limits of the generator set.
  4. 4Reduce load and stop the set as soon as possible, then check the fan belt tension.
  5. 5Refer to Engine Manual.
  6. 6Clear the alarm lamp by pressing the “LAMP TEST” button once the cause has been rectified.

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