TROUBLESHOOTING
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Problem
Cause
Solution
Engine is running, but AC output is not
available
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. Check and repair
4. Connect a device that is working
properly
5. Contact service department
Engine runs well without load but bogs
down when loads are connected
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 pg 17 “Don’t overload
generator”
4. Contact service department
3. Clean or replace fuel filter
5. Contact service department
Engine will not start, shuts down during
operation, or starts and runs rough.
1.
ON/OFF switch set to “OFF”
2.
Dirty Air filter
3.
Clogged fuel filter
4.
Stale fuel
5.
Spark plug wire disconnected from
spark plug
6.
Bad spark plug
7.
Water in fuel
8.
Fuel valve is in “OFF” position
9.
Over choking
10.
Low oil level
11.
Rich fuel mixture
12.
Intake valve stuck open or
closed
13.
Loss of engine compression
14.
Engine has flooded
15. CO Sensor indicator light turn red
16. CO Sensor indicator light turn
yellow
1.
Turn switch to “ON”
2.
Replace Air filter
3.
Clean or replace fuel filter
4.
Replace fuel
5.
Reconnect spark plug wire
6.
Replace spark plug
7.
Drain fuel tank and replace fuel
8.
Turn fuel valve to “ON” position
9.
Turn off choke
10.
Fill crankcase to proper oil level &
place generator on a level surface
11.
Contact service department
12.
Contact service department
13.
Contact service department
14.
Wait 5 minutes and
crank
engine
15. Move the generator to an open,
outdoor area
16. Contact service department
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.
Move choke to middle position until
engine runs
smoothly
2.
Clean or replace fuel filter
3.
Contact service department
1.
Choke was
opened
too soon
2.
Clogged fuel filter
3.
Carburetor is running too rich or too
lean
