model no.
055-0361-0
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model no.
055-0361-0
| contact us: 1.866.523.5218
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Problem
Cause
Solution
Generator will not start.
No fuel.
Add fuel.
Faulty spark plug.
Replace spark plug.
Unit loaded during start up.
Remove load from unit.
Generator will not start.
Generator starts but runs
roughly.
Low oil level.
Fill crankcase to the proper level.
Place generator on a flat, level surface.
Choke in the wrong position.
Adjust choke.
Spark plug wire loose.
Attach wire to spark plug.
Generator will not start
electrically.
Generator battery is dead.
Recharge generator battery.
Battery switch is in the “OFF”
position.
Turn battery switch to “ON” position.
Generator shuts down during
operation.
Out of fuel.
Fill fuel tank.
Low oil level.
Fill crankcase to the proper level. Place
generator on a flat, level surface.
Generator cannot supply
enough power or overheating.
Generator is overloaded.
Review load and adjust. See “Power
Management.”
Insufficient ventilation.
Check for air restriction. Move to a well-
ventilated area.
No AC output.
Cable not properly connected.
Check all connections.
Connected device is defective. Replace defective device.
Circuit breaker is open.
Reset circuit breaker.
Faulty brush assembly.
Replace brush assembly (service centre).
Faulty AVR (auto voltage
regulator).
Replace AVR (service centre).
Loose wiring.
Inspect and tighten wiring connections.
Other.
Contact YARDWORKS™.
Generator gallops.
Engine governor defective.
Contact YARDWORKS™.
Repeated circuit breaker
tripping.
Overload.
Review load and adjust. See “Power
Management.”
Faulty cords or device.
Check for damaged, bare or frayed wires.
Replace defective device.
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