What can cause a diesel generator not to start?
What can cause a diesel generator not to start? Four Reasons Why Your Generator Fails to StartBattery Failure. One of the most common reasons a generator will not start is due to a battery failure. Low Coolant Levels. Without radiator coolant, an engine would soon overheat, leading to mechanical breakdown and engine failure. Bad Fuel Mix. Controls Not In Auto. How do you start a choke with a generator? Next: Turning On Your GeneratorTurn fuel valve on. Flip the fuel valve on.Turn choke on. Move the choke rod from right to left.Turn ignition (or engine switch) on. Many generators require...