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Troubleshooting
Generator is running, but
does not supply power.
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 solution (#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. 16
3. Clean or replace fuel filter
4. Contact tech sales
5. See above solution (#4)
1. On/Off switch set to “Off”
2. Dirty air 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 knob on “Off” position
9. Low oil level
10. Engine has flooded
1. Turn switch to “On”
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 knob to “ON” position
9. Check oil level
10. Wait 5 minutes and re-start
1. Generator is overloaded
2. Clogged in-line fuel filter
3. Dirty air filter
4. Engine needs servicing
1. See “Don’t overload generator”
on pg.16
2. Replace in-line fuel filter
3. Replace air filter
4. Contact tech sales
1. Clogged fuel filter
2. Carburetor is running too rich
or too lean
1. Replace-inline fuel filter
2. Contact tech sales
