201003 - 5500W DUAL FUEL ELECTRIC 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 OFF.
Move EZ Start dial to desired fuel ON or CHOKE
position.
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.
Move EZ Start dial to the 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 electrically.
Generator battery is dead.
Recharge generator battery.
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.
Move EZ Start dial to the RUN position.
Engine is running but no AC output.
Poor cord connection.
Check all connections.
Circuit breaker is open.
Reset circuit breaker. Check all circuit breakers.
Loose wiring.
Inspect and tighten wiring connections.
AC Overload: Button illuminated red
Reduce AC load and press Overload Reset Button
until illuminated green.
Other.
Contact the help line.
Engine hunts or falters.
Engine governor defective.
Contact the help line.
Dirty fuel valve.
Clean the fuel valve.
Carburetor is dirty and running lean.
Contact the help line.
Choke in wrong position.
Move EZ Start dial to the RUN position.
DUAL FUEL MODELS ONLY: Engine will
not stop.
Propane valve is still open.
Turn the propane valve to the CLOSED position on
the tank.
