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SECTION 9 - TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Cause
Correction
Engine is run-
ning but no AC
output is avail-
able
1.One of the circuit breakers is off.
2.Fault in generator.
3.Poor connection or defective cord set.
4.Connected device is bad.
1.Turn circuit breaker to ON.
2.Contact Authorized Service facility.
3.Check and repair.
4.Connect another device that is in
good condition.
Engine runs
good but bogs
down when
loads are con-
nected.
1.Short circuit in a connected load.
2.Engine speed is too slow.
3.Generator is overloaded.
4.Shorted generator circuit.
5.Clogged or dirty fuel filter.
1.Disconnect shorted electrical load.
2.Contact Authorized Service facility.
3.See Don’t Overload Generator.
4.Contact Authorized Service facility.
5.Clean or replace fuel filter.
Engine will not
starts or runs
rough or shuts
down when run-
ning.
1.Start switch in “Off“ position.
2.Fuel valve is in “Off ” position.
3.Failed battery.
4.Low oil level.
5.Dirty air cleaner.
6.Clogged or dirty fuel filter.
7.Out of fuel.
8.Stale fuel.
9.Spark plug wire not connected to spark
plug.
10.Bad spark plug.
11.Water in fuel.
12.Flooded.
13.Excessively rich fuel mixture.
14.Intake valve stuck open or closed.
15.Engine has lost compression.
1.Turn key in start switch to on.
2.Turn fuel valve to “On” position.
3.Replace battery.
4.Fill crankcase to proper level or
place generator on level surface.
5.Clean or replace air cleaner.
6.Clean or replace fuel filter.
7.Fill fuel tank.
8.Drain fuel tank and carburetor;fill
with fresh fuel.
9.Connect wire to spark plug.
10.Replace spark plug.
11.Drain fuel tank and carburetor;fill
with fresh fuel.
12.Wait 5 minutes and re-crank en-
gine.
13.Contact Authorized Service facil-
ity.
14.Contact Authorized Service facil-
ity.
15.Contact Authorized Service facil-
ity.
Engine lacks
power.
1.Load is too high.
2.Dirty air filter.
3.Clogged or dirty fuel filter.
1.See Don’t Overload Generator.
2.Replace air filter.
3.Clean or replace fuel filter.
Engine”hunts” or
falters
1.Carburetor is running too rich or too
lean.
2.Clogged or dirty fuel filter.
3. Choke is opened too soon.
1.Contact Authorized Service facility.
2.Clean or replace fuel filter.
3.Move choke to halfway position un-
til engine runs smoothly.
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