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Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Correction
Engine is running, but no AC output is
available.
1. Circuit breaker open.
2. Fault in generator.
3. Poor connection or damaged extension cable.
4. Inoperative electrical device.
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 connected electrical device.
2. Engine speed too slow.
3. Generator 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 in Operation section.
4. Contact authorized service facility.
5. Clean or replace fuel filter.
Engine will not start; shuts down when
running or starts and runs rough.
1. Fuel shut off valve in off (O) position.
2. Low oil level.
3. Dirty air filter.
4. Clogged or dirty fuel filter.
5. Out of fuel.
6. Stale fuel.
7. Spark plug wire not connected to spark plug.
8. Damaged spark plug.
9. Water in fuel.
10. Carburetor flooded.
11. Excessively rich fuel mixture.
12. Intake valve stuck open or closed.
13. Engine has lost compression.
14. Electric start switch in off position.
15. Battery discharged.
1. Turn fuel valve to on (I) position.
2. Fill crankcase to proper level or place generator on
level surface.
3. Clean or replace air cleaner.
4. Clean or replace fuel filter.
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.
14. Turn electric stop switch to run position.
15. Charge or replace battery.
Engine lacks power.
1. Generator overloaded.
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.
1. Contact authorized service facility.
2. Clean or replace fuel filter.
Energy Consumption
2,300 Watt 3,500 Watt 6,000 Watt
Energy consumption (gasoline) in normal operation at 50% of load 1.12 l/h 1.63 l/h 2.04 l/h
Energy consumption (gasoline) in idle mode Does not apply Does not apply Does not apply
Product or service delivered per energy consumed units Does not apply Does not apply Does not apply