GB
15
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 (8) switched off
Switch on Engine Switch
Fuel Shut-Off Valve (11) closed
Open the Fuel Shut-Off Valve
Fuel lines clogged
Clean fuel lines and flush with new 2-stroke mix
Fuel tank empty
Refill fuel tank
Spark Plug (15) 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
Engine difficult to start
Air filter dirty or clogged
Refer to ‘Maintaining the air filter’
Fuel contaminated or impurities in fuel system
Refer to ‘Draining the fuel tank’ and ‘Draining the carburettor’
Vent inside the Fuel Cap (6) clogged
Clean Fuel Cap
Deposits on the Spark Plug electrodes
Refer to ‘Maintaining the spark plug’
Incorrect use of Choke Lever (9)
Use Choke Lever only if engine is cold
Carburettor or choke mechanism damaged
Contact your authorised GMC service centre to arrange repair
No current from the receptacles
Circuit Breaker switched off
Press Circuit Breaker Reset Button (4)
Appliance faulty
Have appliance repaired by an authorised technician
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 by
pressing Circuit Breaker Reset Button (4)
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
Troubleshooting
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