General

HIGH ENGINE TEMPERATURE

UnclassifiedCooling

What This Code Means

Generator set shutdown; “HIGH ENGINE TEMPERATURE” fault lamp illuminates; Engine locked out; Fuel solenoid valve closes

Possible Causes

  • •Engine coolant temperature reaches or exceeds 95°C (203°F)
  • •High engine coolant temperature
  • •High temperature switch closes at 95°C (203°F) due to high coolant temperature
  • •Low coolant level

Suggested Actions

  1. 1Press the P.C.B RESET button (for 4001 and 4001E panels) to acknowledge and reset the system
  2. 2Press the P.C.B RESET button (for 4001 and 4001E panels) to reset the fault
  3. 3Rectify the fault before trying to restart
  4. 4Turn the Control Switch to 'STOP' (for 2001 panel) to acknowledge and reset the system
  5. 5Turn the Control Switch to STOP (for the 2001 panel) to reset the fault
  6. 6Turn the Key Switch to Position 'O' (Off) to acknowledge and reset the fault

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