24
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Cause
Solution
Generator is running, but does not
supply power.
1. DC Circuit Breaker is “OFF”
2. Green AC Pilot Light Indicator is off.
3. Poor connection
4. Defective cord set
5. Connected device is faulty
6. Fault in generator
1. Turn DC Circuit Breaker “ON”
2. Stop engine and restart.
3. Check and repair
4. Check and repair
5. Connect a device that is working
properly
6. Contact service department
Engine runs good without load but
bogs down when loads are connected
1. Short circuit in connected device
2. Generator is overloaded
4. Engine speed is too slow
5. Short circuit in generator
1. Disconnect device
2. See pg 17 “Don’t overload
generator”
4. Contact service department
5. Contact service department
Engine will not start, shuts down during
operation, or starts and runs rough.
Engine lacks power
1. Generator is overloaded
2.Clogged fuel filter
3.Dirty Air filter
4. Engine needs servicing
1. See pg 17 “Don’t overload
generator”
2.Clean or replace fuel filter
3.Replace Air filter
4. Contact service department
Engine “hunts” or falters
1. Choke was removed too soon
3. Carburetor is running too rich or too
lean
1. Move to choke until engine runs
evenly
3. Contact service department
1.
3 in 1 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.
Overchocking
9.
Low oil level
10.
Engine has flooded
11.
Faulty ignition
12. CO Sensor indicator light turn red
13. CO Sensor indicator light turn
yellow
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 off choke
9.
Add oil level.
10.
Wait 5 minutes and recrank engine
11.
Contact PULSAR dealer
12. Move the generator to an open,
13. outdoor area
14. 16. Contact service department
