General

HIGH ENGINE TEMP

UnclassifiedCooling

What This Code Means

Engine stops due to high engine temperature; Engine stops due to low coolant level

Possible Causes

  • •Ambient temperature outside design limits of the generator set
  • •Engine overload
  • •High engine coolant temperature (high temperature switch closes at 95°C / 203°F)
  • •Incorrect fan belt tension
  • •Low coolant level
  • •Low coolant level (on some larger models)
  • •Radiator obstructions

Suggested Actions

  1. 1After engine has cooled, check coolant level. Do not add large amounts of cold water to a hot engine as serious damage could result.
  2. 2Check ambient temperature is within the design limits of the generator set.
  3. 3Check engine was not overloaded.
  4. 4Check fan belt tension.
  5. 5Check radiator obstructions.
  6. 6Rectify the fault before trying to restart
  7. 7Reset the protective circuits by turning the Key Switch to Position 'O' (Off)

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