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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Cause
Solution
Engine switch is set
to "off".
Set engine switch to "on".
Fuel valve is turned
to "closed".
Turn fuel valve to "open" position.
Choke is open.
Close the choke
Engine is out of gas. Add gas.
Engine is filled with
contaminated or old
gas
Change the gas in the engine.
Spark plug is dirty.
Clean spark plug.
Spark plug is broken. Replace spark plug.
Generator is not on
level surface.
Move generator to a level surface to prevent low oil shutdown from
triggering.
Engine will not
start
Oil is low
Add or replace oil.
Circuit reset button is
off.
Wait for 2 minutes and push the circuit reset button to the "on"
position.
Bad connecting
wires/cables.
If you are using an extension cord, try a different one.
Engine runs but
there is no
electrical output Bad electrical device
connected to
generator.
Try connecting a different device.
Generator is
overloaded
Try connecting fewer electrical loads to the generator.
Short in one of the
connected devices.
Try disconnecting any faulty or short-circuited electrical loads.
Generator runs but
does not support
all electrical
devices
connected.
Air cleaner is dirty. Clean or replace air cleaner.
