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once half one year.
CAUTION
:
Never place any type of storage cover
on the generator while it is still hot.
TRANSPORTATION
Keep the generator upright. Never
place the generator side down. Doing
so will make it difficult to start.
Tighten fuel cap. Drain the fuel tank if
possible (see “Drain the Fuel Tank”).
TROUBLESHOOTING
IMPORTANT:
If trouble persists, please call our customer service center.
Problem
Cause
Solution
Engine will
not start
Engine switch in “
OFF
”
position
Set engine switch to
“ON”
position.
Fuel cock knob in “
OFF
”
position
Set Fuel cock knob to
“ON”
position.
Pull the Choke knob fully out
when warm start
Press the choke knob full in
Engine is filled with
contaminated or old fuel
Change the fuel in the tank.
Not enough oil in crankcase Add or replace engine oil.
Spark plug is dirty or wet
Remove carbon or wipe spark plug dry.
Spark plug is broken.
Replace spark plug.
Generator is not on level
surface
Move generator to a level surface to prevent low
oil shutdown from triggering.
Engine needs maintenance Get a professional engine tune-up at an
authorized small engine repair shop
Generator was tilted when
adding oil, or shipped
side-down
Remove spark plugs, turn
off
engine switch then
pull recoil starter four times to remove oil from
the combustion chamber.
Engine will
not start
Compression Insufficient
Worn out piston and
cylinder
Consult our customer service center
Loose cylinder head nuts Tighten nuts properly.
Damaged gasket
Replace gasket
Key-start: Battery power
insufficient
Charge the battery or use recoil starter
Fuel systems: No fuel supplied to combustion chamber
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