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9. TROUBLESHOOTING
When the engine will not start:
Is there fuel in the tank?
Refill the fuel tank
NO
Is there oil in the tank?
YES
NO
YES
Is there spark from
the spark plug?
Add the recommended oil.
Replace the
spark plug.
NO
Take the generator to an
authorized generator
dealer.
STILL
NO
SPARK
WARNING:
Be sure
there is no spilled fuel
around the spark
plug, spilled fuel may
ignite.
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.
YES
YES
Is the fuel reaching
the carburetor
Clean the fuel sediment cup
If the engine still does
not start, take the
generator to an
authorized generator
dealer.
NO
To check:
1)
Turn off the engine switch
and lossen the drain screw.
2)
Fuel should flow from the
drain when the engine switch
is turned on.
DRAIN SCREW
YES
