Pulsar PG4500iSR, Operator'S Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
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”
3. Contact service to replace fuel filter
4. Contact service department
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 knob on "OFF” position
Low oil level
Rich fuel mixture
10. Intake valve stuck open or close
11. Loss of engine compression
12. Engine has flooded
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
FIRST place the generator on a
level surface; THEN add oil
9. Contact service department
10. Contact service department
11. Contact service department
12. Wait 5 minutes and crank engine
Engine lacks power 1. Generator is overloaded
2. Clogged in-line filter
3. Dirty air filter
4. Engine needs servicing
1. See pg. 17 “Don’t overload generator”
2. Contact service to replace in-line filter
3. Replace Air filter
4. Contact service department
Engine “hunts” or falters 1. Clogged in-line filter
2. Carburetor is running too rich or too
lean
1. Contact service to replace in-line filter
2. Contact service department