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How to reset FAIL TO START(over crank)?

A 50kva generator start and stops few seconds showing Fail TO START(Overcrank).What is the solution,please?

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Over crank is just that too much cranking with a filed to start. Plese check gas pressure and for voltage on the fuel shut off solenoid

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Locked Rotor is reported as an overcrank fault "OC".

You first need to verify the engine fails to crank, which is likely a starter motor or start circuit failure.

If the engine cranks three separate times and then the OC fault occurs, it simply means the engine did not run... more likely a fuel issue.

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