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Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Correction
Engine is running, but no
AC output is available.
1. Circuit breaker is open.
2. Fault in generator.
3. Poor connection or defective cord
set.
4. Connected device is bad.
1. Reset circuit breaker.
2. Contact authorized service facility.
3. Check and repair.
4. Connect another device that is in
good condition.
Engine runs good at
no-load but “bogs down”
when loads are connected.
1. Short circuit in a connected load.
2. Engine speed is too slow.
3. Generator is overloaded.
4. Shorted generator circuit.
1. Disconnect shorted electrical load.
2. Contact authorized service facility.
3. See Don’t Overload Generator.
4. Contact authorized service facility.
Engine will not start; starts
and runs rough or shuts
down when running.
1. ON/OFF switch set to OFF (0)
position.
2. Fuel shutoff lever is in OFF (0)
position.
3. Low oil level.
4. Dirty air cleaner.
5. Out of fuel.
6. Stale fuel.
7. Spark plug wire not connected to
spark plug.
8. Bad spark plug.
9. Water in fuel.
10. Flooded.
11. Excessively rich fuel mixture.
12. Intake valve stuck open or closed.
13. Engine has lost compression.
1. Set ON/OFF switch to ON (I)
position.
2. Move fuel shutoff lever to ON (I)
position.
3. Fill crankcase to proper level or
place generator on level surface.
4. Clean or replace air cleaner.
5. Fill fuel tank.
6. Drain fuel tank and carburetor; fill
with fresh fuel.
7. Connect wire to spark plug.
8. Replace spark plug.
9. Drain gas tank and carburetor; fill
with fresh fuel.
10. Wait 5 minutes and re-crank
engine.
11. Contact authorized service facility.
12. Contact authorized service facility.
13. Contact authorized service facility.
Engine lacks power.
1. Load is too high.
2. Dirty air filter.
1. See Don’t Overload Generator.
2. Replace air filter.
Engine “hunts” or falters.
Carburetor is running too rich or too lean. Contact authorized service facility.
