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ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING

CONDITION 

                                PROBABLE CAUSE  

    CORRECTIVE ACTION

Compression Lines

Loose spark plug

Tighten plus properly

Loose cylinder 

head bolt

Damage gasket

Tighten bolt properly

Insufficient 

compression

Replace gasket

Insufficient pulling

speed for starting rope

Pull rope sharply

Clogged fuel line

Clean fuel line with 

dealer’s advice

Engine won’t start

Low engine output

Engine runs erratically

Foreign matter in 

fuel tank

Pull rope sharply

No fuel in tank

Fuel shut-off not open

Supply fuel

Spark plug dirty with

carbon or wet with fuel

Remove carbon or wipe

spark plug with dry cloth

Improper spark

Damage spark plug

Replace plug

Faulty magneto

Consult dealer

Combustion chamber

supplied with fuel

Sufficient compression

Improper adjustment

of carburetor

Proper spark

Insufficient pulling

speed for starting rope

Pull rope sharply

Low

Refill

Check Oil level

Low Oil shutdown

Installed

Normal

Improper grade of

fuel used

Check fuel

Overloading

Overheating

Check the working 

condition

No fuel supplied to

combustion chamber

Open valve

Fuel Systems

Electric Systems

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Summary of Contents for PH1500

Page 1: ...pment thoroughly read and understand these instructions and any additional instructions provided prior to operation Record the model and serial numbers of your Generator below Model No _________________________________________ Serial No _________________________________________ PH1500 ...

Page 2: ...PH1500 ...

Page 3: ... generator clean and free of oil mud and other foreign matter 10 Extension cords power cords and all electrical equipment must be in good condition Never operate electrical equipment with damaged or defective cords 11 Store the generator in a well ventilated area with the fuel tank empty Fuel should not be stored near the generator 12 Your generator should never be operated under these conditions ...

Page 4: ...be caught in the starter or other rotating parts 17 Unit must reach operating speed before electrical loads are connected Disconnect loads before turning off engine 18 To prevent surging that may possibly damage equipment do not allow engine to run out of fuel when electrical loads are applied 19 When powering solid state equipment a Power Line Conditioner should be used to avoid possible damage t...

Page 5: ... television set is used A power line conditioner is recommended for some solid state applications A power line conditioner should be used when running one or more of the following solid state items Garage door openers Kitchen appliances with digital displays Televisions Stereos Personal computers Quartz clocks Copy machines Telephone equipment Other solid state equipment may require a power line c...

Page 6: ...ying combustible material as the ground source LUBRICATION DO NOT attempt to start this engine without filling the crank case with the proper amount and type of oil Your generator has been shipped from the factory without oil in the crankcase Operating the unit without oil can damage the engine Fill the engine with oil according to the operator manual For units with a dipstick fill oil to the prop...

Page 7: ... to bring the level back up to the manufacturer s required level WARNING Storage batteries give off EXPLOSIVE hydrogen gas while charging Do not allow smoking open flames sparks or spark producing equipment in the area while charging Connect the red clip to the position terminal of the battery Connect the black clip to the negative terminal of the battery Insert the DC plug into the DC receptacle ...

Page 8: ...apacity When starting the generator disconnect all load Apply load only after generator is running Voltage is regulated via the engine speed adjusted at the factory for correct output Readjusting will void warranty When applying a load do not exceed the maximum wattage rating of the generator when using one or more receptacles Also do not exceed the amperage rating of any one receptacle CIRCUIT BR...

Page 9: ... Next set the gap at 028 031 inches 0 7 0 8 mm by adjusting the negative electrode Replace the spark plug with correct torque 14 ft lb 20 N m Replace with only the same type of spark plug which was removed An improper spark plug can cause the engine to overheat emit smoke or otherwise perform poorly OIL TYPE Use new good quality oil SE SF or SD grade The oil to be used depends upon the temperature...

Page 10: ...IPS FOR UNITS THAT HAVE BEEN SITTING FOR AWHILE If your unit has been sitting around for a long time period and is hard to start try doing some of these easy steps before calling the Customer Hotline 1 Check the oil level 2 Replace the old fuel 3 Change the spark plug 4 Check the fuel lines Make sure the fuel valve is open 5 Check all generator parts for integrity 6 Clean the Carburetor SERVICE AN...

Page 11: ...ope sharply No fuel in tank Fuel shut off not open Supply fuel Spark plug dirty with carbon or wet with fuel Remove carbon or wipe spark plug with dry cloth Improper spark Damage spark plug Replace plug Faulty magneto Consult dealer Combustion chamber supplied with fuel Sufficient compression Improper adjustment of carburetor Proper spark Insufficient pulling speed for starting rope Pull rope shar...

Page 12: ...osion erosion and normal wear and tear Warranty is voided if the customer fails to install maintain and operate the product in accordance with the instructions and recommendations of the Company set forth in the owner s manual or if the product is used as rental equipment The Company will not pay for repairs or adjustments to the product or for any costs or labor performed without the Company s pr...

Page 13: ...ly Ball bearing 6203 Stator assembly Wire clip Flat washer 5 Spring washer 5 Screw M5 15 Stator cover Rear frame Spring washer 6 Screw M6 105 Alternator center screw Alternator rear cover Nut M8 Screw M8 30 Electrical machinery rack 2 1 1 2 1 1 22 2 2 1 2 4 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 1 2 1 4 1 1 1 1 3 3 3 1 1 5 4 1 1 16 2 1 Ref No Part No Description Qty Note 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 5...

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