TROUBLE SHOOTING
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English Customer Service: 1-844-FIRMAN1
Problem
Cause
Correction
Engine
is
running
,
but
no
AC
output
is
available
.
1. Circuit
breaker
is
open
.
2. Overload light is on.
3. Poor
connection
or
defective
cord
set
.
4. Connected
device
is
bad
.
1. Reset
circuit
breaker
.
2. Review the load and restart the unit
.
3. Check
all connections and cord set
.
4. Replace defective device.
Engine
runs
good
at
no
-
load
but
“
bogs
down
”
when
loads
are
connected
.
1. Clogged or dirty fuel filter
.
2. Clogged fuel line
.
3. Generator
is
overloaded
.
4. Clogged spark arrester
.
1. Clean or replace fuel filter.
2. Clean the fuel line
.
3.
Check the load and adjust.
4. Clean or replace spark arrester
.
Engine
will
not
start
;
starts
and
runs
rough
or
shuts
down
when
running
.
Engine
lacks
power
.
Engine
“
hunts
”
or
falters
.
1. Fill crankcase to proper level/
Place generator on level surface.
2. Fill fuel tank with gasoline .
3.Replace spark plug.
4. Connect wire to spark plug.
5. Clean or replace the fuel filter.
6. Charge or replace battery.
7. Adjust the choke position.
8. clean or replace spark arrester.
1. Low oil level sensor.
2. Out of fuel.
3. Bad Spark plug.
4. Spark plug wire not connected to
spark plug.
5.Clogged or dirty fuel filter.
6. Out of battery power.
7. Choke in the wrong position.
8. Clogged spark arrester.
1. Load is too high
2. Dirty air filter
3. Clogged or dirty fuel filter
4. Clogged spark arrester
5.Overheating
6. Choke in the wrong position
1. Check the load and adjust
2. Clean or replace the air filter
3. Clean or replace fuel filter
4. Clean or replace spark arrester
5. Check for air restriction, Move to
a well ventilated area
6. Adjust the choke position
1. Clogged or dirty fuel filter
2. Fuel tank low (gasoline)
1. Clean or replace fuel filter
2. Add fuel.
