Operator’s Manual
800 Watt Inverter Generator
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www.getearthquake.com
or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY/ACTION
Engine will not start
1. Engine switch in
STOP
position
1. Flip engine switch to
ON
position
2. Out of fuel
2. Refuel
3. Fuel valve in
OFF
position
3. Turn fuel valve to
ON
position
4. Spark plug wire disconnected
4. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug
5. Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly gapped
5. Clean, replace or gap spark plug
6. Economy switch in
ON
position
6. Flip economy switch to the
OFF
position; Once
generator is running flip to the
ON
position
7. Fuel tank cap air vent in
CLOSED
position
7. Turn to
OPEN
position
Engine starts, then
runs rough
1. Dirty air filter
1. Clean or replace air filter
2. Choke partially engaged
2. Turn off choke
3. Defective or dirty spark plug
3. Clean or replace spark plug
4. Economy switch is defective
4. Replace economy switch
5. Carburetor out of adjustment
5. Call Earthquake Customer Service
Engine is hard to start
1. Stale fuel
1. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh. Use fuel
stabilizer at end of season
2. Spark plug wire loose
2. Make sure spark wire is securely attached to spark
plug
3. Dirty carburetor
3. Clean carburetor, use fuel stabilizer, new fuel can
Engine misses or lacks
power
1. Clogged fuel tank
1. Remove and clean fuel tank
2. Clogged air filter
2. Clean or replace air filter
3. Carburetor out of adjustment or bad
3. Call Earthquake Customer Service
4. Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly gapped
4. Clean, replace or gap spark plug
Engine runs, then
quits
1. Fuel tank cap air vent in
CLOSED
position
1. Turn to
OPEN
position
2. Low fuel level
2. Add fuel to tank
3. Incorrect engine oil level
3. Check engine oil level, add or drain as needed
4. Contaminated fuel
4. Remove and replace contaminated fuel; Clean or
replace fuel strainer
5. Defective low oil level switch
5. Replace low oil level switch
6. Defective ignition coil
6. Replace ignition coil
Engine revs too high
1. Carburetor out of adjustment
1. Call Earthquake Customer Service
Engine speed increases and decreases, this is normal as the generator starts up and as loads vary.
Contact Earthquake customer service at 800-345-6007 if additional assistance is needed.
