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Standby generator just shut down
Posted on 8/29/12 at 4:21 am
Posted on 8/29/12 at 4:21 am
How does that happen? 
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Posted on 8/29/12 at 4:22 am to Benchwarmer
Turn on the original one if the standby isn't working.
Posted on 8/29/12 at 4:25 am to Benchwarmer
Check oil.May be low pressure shutdown.
Posted on 8/29/12 at 4:33 am to papasmurf1269
quote:
Check oil.May be low pressure shutdown.
This or no fuel.
Or, if you have a Auto transfer switch and power came back on, it should shut down.
This post was edited on 8/29/12 at 4:35 am
Posted on 8/29/12 at 4:48 am to fishfighter
can i use sae 30 or does it have to be synthetic. wife will not be pleased
This post was edited on 8/29/12 at 4:50 am
Posted on 8/29/12 at 4:58 am to Benchwarmer
Everybody at my house was bitching about how loud they were... I can only imagine the bitching if they shut off.
Good luck ....
Good luck ....
Posted on 8/29/12 at 5:09 am to Benchwarmer
quote:
can i use sae 30 or does it have to be synthetic. wife will not be pleased
Yes, but not the best to mix both together. Change the oil the first chance you get though.
Oil change at every 50 running hours.
This post was edited on 8/29/12 at 5:10 am
Posted on 8/29/12 at 5:46 am to LaBornNRaised
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This post was edited on 1/15/13 at 10:59 am
Posted on 8/29/12 at 7:18 am to LaBornNRaised
Fault 3 = Low Voltage, oil is full. tried just restaring it like my laptop. It ran for 60 seconds and died again. manual says call for service. other that, any ideas.
Posted on 8/29/12 at 7:21 am to Benchwarmer
Sounds like it is not running up to speed. Could be that the carb high speed jet is pluging up or you overloading it.
Posted on 8/29/12 at 7:28 am to fishfighter
LINK /
Low Voltage (Generator, FC_3)
This fault is indicated by fault code FC_3 and three blinks on the LED indicator. This condition is caused by a restriction in the fuel flow, a broken or disconnected signal lead, a failed alternator winding, the control panel circuit breaker is open, or the generator is overloaded.
Low Voltage (Generator, FC_3)
This fault is indicated by fault code FC_3 and three blinks on the LED indicator. This condition is caused by a restriction in the fuel flow, a broken or disconnected signal lead, a failed alternator winding, the control panel circuit breaker is open, or the generator is overloaded.
Posted on 8/29/12 at 7:29 am to Benchwarmer
What is the Make/Model of the generator?
Also: What is the fuel type?
Also: What is the fuel type?
Posted on 8/29/12 at 7:30 am to TexasVines
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or the generator is overloaded.
hmmm
Posted on 8/29/12 at 7:35 am to Benchwarmer
If you have 2 AC units try running one at a time or none at all.
Posted on 8/29/12 at 7:36 am to DaphneTigah
If your generator is feeding your entire house, you should try going to your subpanel and opening some of the larger breakers (i.e, A/C, Dryer, Stove, Hot Water Heater) and then try starting it. Obviously if it runs after doing this than the unit would have been overloaded.
Posted on 8/29/12 at 7:36 am to fishfighter
not overload cuz most of the house was shutdown when it happned. tried again with no a/c's on. 25 seconds and died. It's a B&S 15kw thats 4years old (naturl gas) and never failed before.
This post was edited on 8/29/12 at 8:09 am
Posted on 8/29/12 at 7:37 am to Benchwarmer
If you're still not having luck call our TD generator expert MeauxJeaux2.
Check this thread. Contact info on first page.
LINK
Check this thread. Contact info on first page.
LINK
This post was edited on 8/29/12 at 7:38 am
Posted on 8/29/12 at 7:38 am to Benchwarmer
What about the Hot Water Heater?
Posted on 8/29/12 at 7:39 am to Benchwarmer
Turn off the whole house and try it.
Posted on 8/29/12 at 8:19 am to Quidam65
Thanks Qui, I have sent an email and anxiously await his guidance.
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