Firman L03391, Owner'S Manual

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
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Problem Cause Correction
Engine is running , but no
AC output is available .
1. Circuit breaker is open .
2. Fault in generator
.
3. Poor connection or defective cord
set
.
4. Connected device is bad
.
1. Reset circuit breaker
.
2. Contact authorized service facility
.
3. Check and repair
.
4. Connect another device that is in
good condition .
Engine runs good at
no - load but “ bogs down ”
when loads are connected .
1. Short circuit in a connected load
.
2. Engine speed is too slow
.
3. Generator is overloaded
.
4. Shorted generator circuit
.
1. Disconnect shorted electrical load
.
2. Contact authorized service facility .
3. See Don't Overload Generator
4. Contact authorized service facility
.
Engine will not start ; starts
and runs rough or shuts
down when running .
2
. Low oil level
.
3
. Dirty air cleaner
.
4
. Spark plug wire not connected to
spark plug
.
5 . Bad spark plug .
6
. Intake valve stuck open or closed
.
7
. Engine has lost compression
.
2
. Fill crankcase to proper level or
place generator on level surface
.
3
. Clean or replace air cleaner
.
4
. Connect wire to spark plug
.
5
. Replace spark plug
.
6
. Contact authorized service facility
.
7
. Contact authorized service facility
.
Engine lacks power .
1. Load is too high
.
2. Dirty air filter
.
1. Don't Overload Generator
2. Replace air filter
.
3. Clogged spark arrester.
3. Clean or replace spark arrester.
Engine shuts down when
running.
1. Out of LPG.
2. Dirty air cleaner.
3. Low oil level. 1. Replace LPG tank.
2. Clean or replace air cleaner.
3. Fill crankcase to proper level or place.
generator on level surface.
8. Starting battery may have in sufficient
charge.
8. Check battery output and charge
battery as necessary.
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9. Out of LPG.
9. Replace LPG tank.
10. LPG cylinder knob is not open.
10. Fully open LPG cylinder knob.
1. The indicator light is OFF or
flashing red. 1. Must have solid red indicator light
to be able to start the engine.
11. Out of battery Power.
11. Charge or replace battery.