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TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom
Cause
Solution
Engine will not start
Start switch is set to "off"
Set start switch to "on"
Fuel valve is turned to "closed"
Turn fuel valve to "open"
Choke is set to "Run"
Set the choke to "Start"
Engine is out of gasoline
Add gasoline
Engine is filled with contaminated/old
gasoline
Drain and add new gasoline to the engine
Spark plug is dirty
Clean spark plug
Spark plug boot is cracked
Replace spark plug
Spark plug is broken
Replace spark plug
Oil is low
Fill oil to the proper level
Engine will not start
Spark plugs not sparking
Verify that you have spark. Pull spark plug cap off
spark plug. Take spark plug out using spark plug
wrench. Put spark plug back into boot and hold it onto
bare metal. Make sure the on/off switch is in the ON
position. Pull the starter and you should see a spark.
Engine will not start
Carburetor is gummed-up
If the generator has been sitting for a long time, it is
possible that it is gummed up. Remove air box cover,
then remove the air filter. Remove the two 10mm nuts
that hold the carburetor. Lift up on the throttle linkage
on the top of the carburetor. It should pop off. Pull the
fuel line off. The carburetor will slide off. Turn the
carburetor upside down and remove the 10mm bolt
on the bottom of the bowl. Remove the pin that holds
the float on. Pull the float up. Inspect the float needle,
and make sure the orifice is not gummed up. Remove
the rubber gasket, then clean the orifice if it is dirty.
Use carb cleaner. Do not spray carb cleaner on the
float needle or any rubber.
Engine will not start
Gas is not getting to carburetor
Make sure gas is getting to the carburetor. Remove
the carburetor and turn the drain screw counter
clockwise. Don’t remove completely.
Engine will not start
Two wires on the back of the switch
may be
disconnected
Make sure two wires on the back of the switch are
connected.
Engine runs but there is
no electrical output
Reset button is "off."
Push reset button to "on."
Bad connecting wires/cables
Try a different extension cord.
Bad electrical device connected to
generator
Disconnect device, try connecting another device
Generator is overloaded.
Reduce draw on generator to within this generator's
rated wattage by reducing number of connected
electrical devices.
Generator starts but
won’t stay running
Choke is in “Closed/Choke” position, or
gas is empty
Make sure that after it is started, move the Choke to
the “Open/Run” position. Make sure at least one inch
of gas is in the tank.
Generator runs but does
not support all connected
electrical devices.
Short in one of the connected devices
Disconnect any faulty or short-circuited
electrical loads.
Air filter is dirty
Clean or replace air filter.
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