Fuel-Injected Petrol Powered Inverter Generators
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Troubleshooting
Running petrol engines in confined areas
CAN KILL IN MINUTES
. Engine exhaust
fumes contain carbon-monoxide – a deadly gas that you cannot smell or see.
NEVER run a petrol engine in confined areas EVEN IF windows and doors are open. ONLY run petrol
engines OUTDOORS and away from doors, windows and vents. • Petrol/fuel/gasoline is extremely
flammable – keep clear of naked flames or other ignition sources. • Do not have the engine running during
inspection and maintenance unless specifically required. • The engine should be cool enough to touch before
performing maintenance activities. • Some maintenance activities described may be beyond the scope of
some users. For procedures that you are not comfortable with or have the tools or experience for, have the
unit serviced by a service center or qualified technician.
The following information may assist in identifying a problem and rectifying it.
NOTE
: Some procedures listed here may need to be performed by a service center or qualified
technician. • If problems persist after following all suggested actions, contact a service center or
qualified technician.
Difficulty starting the engine.
Possible Fault
Action
Lack of fuel
Check that there is fuel in the tank and the fuel tap is in the “ON” position. • To further check
if fuel is reaching the carburettor, remove the carburettor drain plug and check if fuel drains.
Engine “OFF”
Ensure engine ON/OFF switch is in the “ON” position.
Not enough engine oil
Check engine oil level and ensure it is at or just below the MAX indicator. After topping up,
shake the generator from side to side a little to distribute the oil.
Carbon build-up on spark plug
Remove the spark plug and clean any carbon from the electrodes before re-installing it.
Spark plug faulty
Remove the spark plug, then reconnect the plug lead to it. Place fuel tap in the “OFF”
position and the engine ON/OFF switch in “ON” position. Touch the spark plug electrode to a
part of the engine crankcase, away from the spark plug hole, and attempt to start the engine
– a spark should be visible across the electrodes as the engine is rotated. If no spark is
visible, replace the spark plug.
Engine “flooded” with fuel
Place the choke in “HOT” or “RUN” position. Leave the ON/OFF switch in the “OFF” position.
Pull the starter cord several times to assist clearing excess fuel from engine before
attempting to start engine.
Engine starts but does not idle.
Possible Fault
Action
Blocked air filter
Check and clean the air filter.
Idle speed requires adjustment
Adjust idle speed until engine runs smoothly and at a reasonable speed when idling. For
fuel-injected models, idle speed adjustment should not be required.