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INVERTER GENERATOR USER MANUAL
23 Troubleshooting
7. TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Cause Solution
The generator is
running but there is
no output power. 1. The direct voltage circuit breaker is in
the OFF position.
2. The main alternating voltage green
indicator has not come on.
3. Wrong connection.
4. Faulty cable set.
5. The connected equipment is faulty.
6. Generator fault.
1. Switch the direct voltage circuit breaker
to the ON position.
2. Turn the engine off and then start it
again.
3. Check and repair.
4. Check and repair.
5. Connect a device you know is working.
6. Contact the service department.
The engine is
running well without
a load but slows
down when loaded. 1. Short circuit in the connected device.
2. The generator is overloaded.
3. Clogged fuel fi lter.
4. Engine speed is too low.
5. Short-circuit in generator. 1. Disconnected device.
2. See page 17 “Do not overload the
generator”.
3. Clean or replace the fuel fi lter.
4. Contact the service department.
5. Contact the service department.
The engine will not
start, stalls during
operation or starts
but does not run
smoothly. I. The three-position switch is set to OFF.
2. Blocked air fi lter.
3. Clogged fuel fi lter.
4. The fuel has run out or is poor quality.
5. The spark plug cable is disconnected
from the spark plug.
6. Poor quality spark plug.
7. Water in the fuel.
8. Excessive choke use.
9. Low oil level.
10. The engine is fl ooded with fuel.
11. Faulty ignition.
1. Turn the switch to the CHOKE position
and then pull the start-up rope.
2. Clean or replace the air fi lter.
3. Clean or replace the fuel fi lter.
4. Exchange the fuel.
5. Reconnect the spark plug cable.
6. Clean or replace the spark plug.
7. Drain the fuel tank and replace the fuel.
8. Turn the choke off.
9. Raise the oil level.
10. Wait for 5 minutes and then turn the
engine over.
11. Contact our seller.
The engine has no
power. 1. The generator is overloaded.
2. Clogged fuel fi lter.
3. Blocked air fi lter.
4. The engine needs a service. 1. See page 17 “Do not overload the
generator”.
2. Clean or replace the fuel fi lter.
3. Replace the air fi lter.
4. Contact the service department.
The engine
is choking or
stuttering. 1. The choke was turned off too early.
2. Clogged fuel fi lter.
3. The carburettor is running on either
a too rich or too thin mixture.
1. Adjust the choke to make the engine
run smoothly.
2. Clean or replace the fuel fi lter.
3. Contact the service department.