Table 2-2. Generator Set TroubleshootingMalfunctionProbable causeCorrective action1.Engine fails to crank whenDefective crank relaya.With START-STOP-RUN switchSTART-STOP-RUN switcha.(K3).(S2) in START position, check foris moved to START position24 Vdc across relay K3 (twosmall terminals) X1 and X2 in setspecial box If voltage is present,check for voltage across relaycontacts, two large terminals.If voltage is present, relay K3 isdefective. Replace relay K3(para 8-7).b.Defective CR3 diode.b.Gain access to set special relayassembly (para 8-6).Test diodeCR3 (para 14-10). Replace defectivediode.c.Defective ring gear.c.Inspect ring gear. Replace defective—ring gear (para 14-69 and 14-70).d.Starter motor brushesd.Replace starter motor brushesworn or not contact-(para 14-26, and fig. 14-10).ing properly.e.Defective starter motor e.Replace starter motor solenoidsolenoid.(para 14-27 and fig. 14-10) andadjust (para 14-30 and fig. 14-14).f.Defective starterf.Replace starter motor (para. 14-25,motor.and fig. 14-9).2. Engine cranks but fails toa.Incorrect valve anda.Time as shown in figure 14-34.startinjector timing.b.Valves burned orb.Check valves (para 14-77). Replacesticking.—valves (para 14-77 and 14-79),c.Valve clearanceC.Check clearance. Adjust fuelincorrect.injector (Operator and Organ-izational Maintenance Manual).d.Governor actuatord.Check governor (para 7-2),improperly posi-Adjust governor actuatortioned.(para 7-8).e.Defective solenoide.Replace defective solenoidon fuel injection(para 14-46),pump.NOTEGain access to set specialrelay assembly.f.Dc relay control_.fWith S2 in START position,assembly (A5)measure dc voltage betweendefective.A5 terminal 21 and ground studIt should read 24 Vdc. Measuredc voltage between A5 terminal23 and ground stud. If no voltageexists, replace dc relay controlcircuit assembly (A5) (para 8-6).2-10
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