Briggs & Stratton 40221, Installation, Start-Up And Operator'S Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Cause Correction
Engine is running, but no AC
output is available.
1. Circuit breaker open or defective.
2. Fault in generator.
3. Poor wiring connections or
defective transfer switch.
1. Reset or replace circuit breaker.
2. Contact local service facility.
3. Check and repair.
Engine runs good at no-load but
"bogs down" when loads are
connected.
1. Short circuit in a connected load.
2. Generator is overloaded.
3. Shorted generator circuit.
4. Fuel Pressure is incorrect.
5. Natural gas fuel mixture is
incorrect.
1. Disconnect shorted electrical load.
2. See "Essential Circuits".
3. Contact local service facility.
4. See "The Gaseous Fuel System".
5. See "The Gaseous Fuel System".
Engine will not start; or starts and
runs rough.
1. 15 Amp fuse missing or blown.
2. Out of fuel.
3. Battery doesn’t have enough
power to crank over generator in
cold temperatures.
4. Failed battery.
1. Install (new) 15 Amp fuse. See
“Know Your Control Panel”.
2. Open fuel valve(s); check propane
tank.
3. Install battery warmer, contact
local service facility.
4. Replace battery.
Engine shuts down during
operation.
1. Out of fuel.
2. Fault indicator blinking.
1. Check fuel valves, fill propane tank.
2. Count blinks and refer to "Fault
Detection System".
Loss of power on essential
circuits.
1. Generator circuit breaker is open.
2. Transfer switch problems.
1. Reset circuit breaker.
2. See transfer switch manual.