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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Engine will not start.
1. 2-in-1 dial switch is in wrong
position.
1. Set switch to CHOKE if engine is cold and RUN if engine is warm.
2. Engine switch is set to OFF (0).
2. Turn engine switch to ON (I) if using recoil start, or START (II) if
using electric start.
3. Engine has not been primed (LPG
only).
3. Prime engine.
4. Battery is out of power.
4. Electric start will not work if battery is out of power. Start generator
using the recoil start to charge the battery.
5. Battery is too cold.
5. Electric start may be difficult if the battery is too cold. Store the
generator or battery in a warmer location.
6. Oil is low.
6. Add oil.
7. Engine is out of fuel.
7. Add fuel.
8. Engine is filled with contaminated
or old fuel.
8. Drain fuel in the tank and carburetor. Replace with fresh fuel.
9. Spark plug is dirty or broken.
9. Clean or replace spark plug.
10. Propane tank is turned OFF.
10. Dang it, Bobby, I told you to turn that thing on!
11. Carburetor is air locked.
11. Turn the 2-in-1 switch to OFF. Remove bolt from bottom of the
carburetor. Take off the carburetor bowl to allow it to reset. Replace
carburetor bowl and reinstall the bolt.
12. Regulator is stuck.
12. Turn OFF propane tank. Disconnect hose from propane fitting.
Contact WEN customer service for assistance.
13. Ghost in the generator.
13. Persuade ghost to leave. Consult Bill Murray if needed.
Engine runs but there
is no
electrical output.
1. Circuit breaker has been tripped
due to overload.
1. Turn off and unplug all electrical devices. Wait 5 minutes, then press
the circuit breaker to reset. Check the total wattage of the devices and
reduce the load if it exceeds the capacity of the generator. Then plug
the loads back in one by one.
2. Bad connecting cords/wires.
2. Check the power cords and extension cords. Do not use if any cord
is damaged. Replace damaged cords immediately.
3. Bad electrical device connected to
the generator.
3. Try connecting a different device.
Generator runs but
does not support
all electrical
devices connected.
1. Generator is overloaded.
1. Turn off and unplug all electrical devices. Wait 5 minutes, then
press the circuit breaker to reset. Reduce load as necessary, then plug
devices back in one by one.
2. Short circuit in one of the devices. 2. Try disconnecting any faulty or short-circuited electrical loads.
3. Air filter is dirty.
3. Clean or replace the air filter element.
Engine is
“Hunting” during
Operation
(Engine RPM is fluc-
tuating).
1. The fuel isn’t running through the
fuel valve.
2. The air filter is clogged.
3. The muffler or spark arrester is
blocked
4. There is gunk in the carbure-
tor preventing a consistent fuel/air
mixture.
Turn off the generator and wait for it to cool down. Perform the follow-
ing steps:
1. Check if the fuel is properly and consistently going through the fuel
valve
2. Check for any blockage in the air filter. Check and clean the air filter
as necessary.
3. Check if the spark arrester is blocked. Clean with metal brush as
necessary.
4. Use “gunk remover” spray on the carburetor jets.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
WARNING!
Stop using the generator immediately if any of the following problems occur or risk serious
personal injury. If you have any questions, please contact our customer service at
1-(800) 232-1195
, M-F 8-5
CST or email us at
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