Light Tower / Balloon Light FAQ

No output voltage from alternator.

A.    Engine speed to low. Must be running at 1800 RPM minimum.

B.    Main breaker is open or tripped.

C.   Check for faulty alternator capacitor.

D.   Check for faulty diodes.

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Low output voltage from alternator.

A.    Engine speed is too low. Must be running at 1800 RPM minimum.

B.    Check for faulty diode.

C.   Check load on the alternator. Auxiliary receptacles may overload the unit.

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Lamps won’t strike or light up when turned on.

A.    Alternator voltage too low.

B.    Main breaker open or tripped

C.   Faulty capacitor.

D.   Curly cord unplugged.

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 Individual lamps will not light.

A.     Check for proper voltage at toggle switch. Should be 120 Vac.

B.    Check for faulty ballast.

C.    Check for faulty light capacitor.

D.   Check for bad bulb.

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 Engine starts but will not continue running, when key is released.

A.     Check high engine temp switch.

B.     Check low oil pressure switch.

C.    Check fuel supply and filter.

D.    Check fuse in panel.

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Engine shuts down and will not restart.

A.    Check fuel supply.

B.    Check low fuel alarm relay.

C.   Check fuel for contamination

D.   Check fuel shutdown solenoid

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 Balloon Lights

Fan motor runs , but bulbs will not light.

A.    Check for bad bulbs.

B.    Check temperature sensor for open.

C.   Check AC voltage supply.

D.   Check wiring for open.

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Light will not turn on, and fan motor will not run.

A.    Check AC voltage supply.

B.    Check wiring

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