GB
17
Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Power loss or sudden engine
cut-out
Fuel tank empty
Refill fuel tank
Water in the fuel
Drain the fuel system and flush with petrol
Air filter clogged
Clean air filter or replace if necessary
Engine will not start
Engine Switch (1) switched off
Switch on Engine Switch
Fuel Shut-Off Valve (17) closed
Open the Fuel Shut-Off Valve
Fuel lines clogged
Clean fuel lines and flush with new petrol
Fuel tank empty
Refill fuel tank
Spark plug defective or wrongly gapped
Refer to ‘Maintaining the spark plug’ and replace spark plug if necessary
Electrical appliances are connected to the receptacles
Unplug all appliances when starting the generator
Low engine oil level; low-oil sensor prevents engine from starting
Check oil level and refill; investigate potential oil leaks
Engine difficult to start
Air filter dirty or clogged
Refer to ‘Maintaining the air filter’
Fuel contaminated or impurities in fuel system
Refer to ‘Cleaning the sediment cup / draining the fuel system’
Vent inside the Fuel Cap (21) clogged
Clean Fuel Cap
Deposits on the spark plug electrodes
Refer to ‘Maintaining the spark plug’
Incorrect use of Choke Lever (13)
Use Choke Lever only if engine is cold
Carburettor or choke mechanism damaged
Contact your authorised GMC service centre to arrange repair
Insufficient amount of engine oil
Check oil level and refill if necessary
No current from the receptacles
Circuit Breaker (7) switched off
Toggle Circuit Breaker to the ‘ON’ position
Voltage Selector Switch (4) toggled to incorrect voltage
Refer to ‘Choosing the Voltage’
Appliance faulty
Have appliance repaired by an authorised technician
Generator brushes worn
Contact your authorised GMC service centre to arrange repair
Generating set or plug sockets defective
Contact your authorised GMC service centre to arrange repair
Circuit breaker switches off during
operation
Combined rating of connected appliances exceed power rating of the
generating set
Disconnect appliances or reduce power consumption, then reset Circuit
Breaker
Single connected appliance exceeds power rating of the generating set
Appliance can’t be powered by this generator
Electrical fault of connected appliance
Disconnect appliance and have appliance repaired by an authorised
technician
Circuit breaker defective
Contact your authorised GMC service centre to arrange repair
Generating set defective
Contact your authorised GMC service centre to arrange repair
Engine runs erratically; changing
revolutions
Combined rating of connected appliances exceed power rating of the
generating set
Disconnect appliances or reduce power consumption
Connected appliances rapidly alter their power consumption
Appliance may not be compatible with this generator
Carburettor defective
Contact your authorised GMC service centre to arrange repair
Generating set defective
Contact your authorised GMC service centre to arrange repair
Generator overheats
Combined rating of connected appliances exceed power rating of the
generating set
Disconnect appliances or reduce power consumption
Ventilation insufficient
Relocate to a location with proper fresh air ventilation
If the above troubleshooting solutions fail, contact your dealer or an authorised GMC service centre
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