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Problem
Cause
Solution
Generator is running but does
not supply power.
1. DC Circuit Breaker is “OFF”.
2. Green AC Pilot Light Indicator is off.
3. Poor connection.
4. Defective cord set.
5. Connected device is faulty.
6. Fault in generator.
1. Turn DC Circuit tBreaker “ON”
2. Stop engine and restart.
3. Check and repair
4. Check and repair
5. Connect a device that works
6. Contact service department
Engine runs well without load but
bogs down when loads are
connected
1. Short circuit in connected device
2. Generator is overloaded
4. Engine speed is too slow
5. Short circuit in generator
1. Disconnect device
2. See page 17
4. Contact service department
5. Contact service department
Engine will not start, shuts down
during operation, or starts and runs
rough.
1. Choke set to “OFF”
4. Out of fuel or Stale fuel
5. Spark plug wire disconnected
from spark plug
6. Bad spark plug
7. Water in fuel
8.
Overchoking
9.
Low oil level
11. Faulty ignition
1. Turn switch to “CHOKE” then pull
recoil starter.
4. Replace fuel
5. Reconnect spark plug wire
6. Clean or replace spark plug
7. Drain fuel and replace fuel
8. Turn off choke
9. Add oil
10. Wait 5 minutes and recrank engine
11. Contact service dealer
Engine lacks power
1. Generator is overloaded
4. Engine needs servicing
1. See page 17
4. Contact service department
Engine “hunts” or falters
1. Choke was removed too soon
3. Carburetor is running too rich or
too lean
1. Move to choke until engine runs
evenly
3. Contact service department
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