200987 - 4500W WIRELESS REMOTE START INVERTER GENERATOR
TROUbLESHOOTING
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TROUbLESHOOTING
Problem
Cause
Solution
Engine will not start.
No fuel.
Add fuel.
Faulty spark plug.
Clean and adjust spark plug or replace.
Low oil level.
Fill crankcase to the proper level.
Place generator on a flat, level surface.
Spark plug wire loose.
Attach wire to spark plug.
EZ Start dial is in “STOP” position.
See “Starting the Engine” section.
Old fuel or water in fuel.
Drain fuel and replace with fresh fuel.
Flooded with fuel.
Let unit stand for 10 mins.
Engine starts but runs roughly.
Choke in the wrong position.
Press choke button until no longer illuminated
green. If battery dead, turn choke lever to “RUN”
position.
Dirty air filter.
Clean or replace air filter.
Dirty fuel valve.
Clean the fuel valve.
Clogged spark arrestor.
Clean spark arrestor.
Engine will not start wirelessly.
Remote control battery is dead.
Replace remote control battery.
Generator battery is dead.
Start manually and allow battery to recharge or
see “Charge the Battery Section”.
Battery switch is in the OFF position.
Turn battery switch to ON position.
Generator out of range of remote signal. Remote must be with 80 feet of generator.
Obstructions in between generator and
remote.
Clear line of site between generator and remote.
Engine will not start electrically.
Generator battery is dead.
Start manually and allow battery to recharge or
see “Charge the Battery Section”.
Battery switch is in the OFF position.
Turn battery switch to ON position.
Engine shuts down during operation.
Out of fuel.
Fill fuel tank.
Low oil level.
Fill crankcase to the proper level. Place generator
on a flat, level surface.
Clogged spark arrestor.
Clean spark arrestor.
Generator cannot supply enough power
or overheating.
Generator is overloaded.
Review load and adjust. See “Connecting
Electrical Loads.”
Dirty air filter.
Clean or replace air filter.
Choke in wrong position.
Press choke button until no longer illuminated
green. If battery dead, turn choke lever to “RUN”
position.
Engine is running but no AC output.
Poor cord connection.
Check all connections.
Circuit breaker is open.
Reset circuit breaker.
AC Overload: Button illuminated red.
Reduce AC load and press Overload Reset Button
until illuminated green.
Loose wiring.
Inspect and tighten wiring connections.
Other.
Contact the help line.
