TROUBLESHOOTING
When the engine will not start:
Be sure
there is no spilled fuel
around the spark plug.
Spilled fuel may ignite.
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Is there fuel in the tank?
Refill the fuel tank.
Is there enough oil in the
engine?
Add
the
recommended oil.
Is there a
spark
from
the spark
plug?
Take the generator to an
authorized
GENEX
generator dealer.
Replace
the spark
plug.
NO
NO
NO
NO
To check:
1) Remove the spark plug cap
and clean any dirt from around
the spark plug.
2) Remove the spark plug and
install the spark plug in the plug
cap
3) Set the plug side electrode on
the cylinder head.
4) Crank the engine, sparks
should jump across the gap.
Is the fuel reaching the
carburetor?
If the engine still does not
start, take the generator to an
authorized GENEX generator
dealer.
Clean the fuel
sediment cup.
DRAIN SCREW
YES
YES
YES
YES
NO
To check:
1) Turn off the engine switch and
loosen the drain screw.
2) Fuel should flow from the
drain when the engine switch is
turned on.
