TB 9-6115-642-13
Section I. TROUBLESHOOTING
GENERAL.
Refer to TM 9-6115-642-10 for generator troubleshooting instructions. This section lists common malfunctions you
may find during operation of the generator with the Winterization Kit installed and the generator set is running. You should
perform the tests/inspections and corrective actions in the order listed. Each malfunction listed on Figure 3-1 includes a
reference to the troubleshooting figure that contains a glow chart to help determine probable causes and corrective actions to
take. The troubleshooting symptom index cannot list all faults that may occur, nor all the tests or inspections and corrective
actions. If a malfunction is not listed or cannot be corrected by listed corrective actions, notify your supervisor.
Code Light Troubleshooting. The indicator light near the heater switch is designed to blink on codes
sequences to signal malfunctions in the system. (Refer to paragraph 3-1.1.1.)
3-1.1.1 Code Light Pulses. The indicator light near the heater ON-OFF switch will blink in different sequences of
long and short to indicate malfunctions. A plate (Figure 3-1) mounted on the generator control panel access door
(Figure 4-33) lists the malfunctions and shows each sequence of pulses. If you see any of these series of pulses, notify
next higher level of maintenance.
NOTE
For Location of Troubleshooting Procedures (Figures), see page 4-8.
