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Troubleshooting
Generator is running, but AC
output is not available.
Engine runs well without
load, but bogs down when
loads are connected
Engine will not start, shuts
down during operation,
or starts and runs rough.
Engine lacks power
Engine “hunts” or falters
Problem
Cause
Solution
1. Open circuit breaker
2. Poor connection
3. Defective cord set
4. Connected device is faulty
5. Fault in generator
1. Reset circuit breaker
2. Check and repair
3. See above step (#2)
4. Connect a device that is
working properly
5. Contact tech sales
1. Short circuit in connected
device
2. Generator is overloaded
3. Clogged fuel filter
4. Engine speed is too slow
5. Short circuit in generator
1. Disconnect device
2. See “Don’t overload generator”
on pg. 12
3. Clean or replace fuel filter
4. Contact tech sales
5. See above step (#4)
1. On/Off switch set to “Off”
2. Dirty ar filter
3. Clogged fuel filter
4. Out of fuel or Stale fuel
5. Spark plug wire disconnected
from spark plug
6. Bad spark plug
7. Water in fuel
8. Fuel valve in “Off” position
9. Over-choking
10. Low oil level
11. Engine has flooded
12. Loss of engine compression
1. Turn switch to “Choke” then
pull recoil starter.
2. Clean or replace air filter
3. Clean or replace fuel filter
4. Replace fuel
5. Reconnect spark plug wire
6. Clean or replace spark plug
7. Drain fuel tank and replace fuel
8. Turn fuel valve to “On” postion
9. Turn off choke
10. Check oil level
11. Wait 5 minutes and re-start
12. Contact tech sales
1. Generator is overloaded
2. Clogged fuel filter
3. Dirty air filter
4. Engine needs servicing
1. See “Don’t overload generator”
on pg. 12
2. Clean or replace fuel filter
3. Replace air filter
4. Contact tech sales
1. Choke was removed too soon
2. Clogged fuel filter
3. Carburetor is running too rich
or too lean
1. Adjust choke
2. Clean or replace fuel filter
3. Contact tech sales