Briggs & Stratton 1970, Owner'S Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
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Portable Generator
Problem
No AC output is available, but
generator is running.
Generator runs good at no-load
but "bogs" down" when loads are
connected.
Generator will not start; or starts
and runs rough.
Generator shuts down during
operation.
Generator lacks power.
Cause
1. One of the circuit breakers is
open.
2. Fault in generator.
3. Poor connection or defective
cord set.
4. Connected device is bad.
1. Short circuit in a connected load.
2. Generator is overloaded.
3. Shorted generator circuit.
Low oil level.
1. Out of fuel.
2. Low oil level.
Load is too high.
Correction
1. Reset circuit breaker.
2. Contact Authorized service
facility.
3. Check and repair.
4. Connect another device that is in
good condition.
1. Disconnect shorted electrical
load.
2. See "Don't Overload Generator".
3. Contact Authorized service
facility.
Fill crankcase to proper level or place
generator on level surface.
1. Fill fuel tank.
2. Fill crankcase to proper level or
place generator on level surface.
See "Don't Overload Generator".