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Engine is running but no power
output is available.
Engine runs good until loads
are connected, then bogs
down.
Engine will not start or engine
starts but runs rough.
Engine shuts down during
operation.
Engine lacks power
1. Circuit breaker is open.
2. Poor connection or defective
cord set.
3. Connected device is bad.
4. Fault in generator.
1. Short circuit in a connected
load.
2. Overloaded generator.
3. Engine speed is too slow.
4. Short in generator circuit.
1. On/Off Switch is turned ‘OFF’.
2. Battery is dead
3. Dirty air cleaner.
4. Out of fuel.
5. Stale fuel.
6. Not enough speed or force is
used for recoil start.
7. Water in fuel.
8. Speed control is not set to
“RUN”.
9. Low oil level.
10. Oil nozzle is dirty.
11. Engine has lost compression.
1. Out of fuel.
2. Fault in engine.
1. Load is too high.
2. Dirty air filter.
3. Engine needs to be serviced.
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Problem
Cause
Solution
1. Reset the circuit breaker.
2. Check & repair.
3. Connect another device
that is in good condition.
4. Contact service center.
1. Disconnect shorted load.
2. See ‘Connecting Electrical
Loads’ section of manual.
3. Contact service center.
4. Contact service center.
1. Turn On/Off Switch to ‘ON’.
2. Charge or replace it.
3. Clean air filter
4. Fill fuel tank.
5. Drain fuel tank and refill.
6. Read and follow directions.
7. Drain and refill tank.
8. Move speed control to “RUN”
position.
9. Add oil to proper level.
10. Clean oil nozzle.
11. Contact service center.
1. Fill fuel tank.
2. Contact service center
1. See ‘Connecting Electrical
Loads’ section of manual.
2. Replace the air filter.
3. Contact service center.
