TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem
Cause
Correction
Engine is running, but no
AC output is available.
1. Circuit
breaker
is
open
.
2. Overload light is on.
3. Poor
connection
or
defective
cord
set
.
4. Connected
device
is
bad
.
1. Reset
circuit
breaker
.
2. Review the load and restart the unit
.
3. Check
all connections and cord set
.
4. Replace defective device.
Engine runs good at
no-load but “bogs down”
when loads are connected.
1. Clogged or dirty fuel filter
.
2. Clogged fuel line
.
3. Generator
is
overloaded
.
4. Clogged spark arrester
.
1. Clean or replace fuel filter.
2. Clean the fuel line
.
3.
Check the load and adjust.
4. Clean or replace spark arrester
.
Engine will not start; starts
and runs rough or shuts
down when running.
Engine lacks power.
Engine“hunts”or falters.
1. Fill crankcase to proper level/
Place generator on level surface.
2. Fill fuel tank with gasoline .
3.Replace spark plug.
4. Connect wire to spark plug.
5. Clean or replace the fuel filter.
6. Charge or replace battery.
7. Adjust the choke position.
8. clean or replace spark arrester.
1. Low oil level sensor.
2. Out of fuel.
3. Bad Spark plug.
4. Spark plug wire not connected to
spark plug.
5.Clogged or dirty fuel filter.
6. Out of battery power.
7. Choke in the wrong position.
8. Clogged spark arrester.
1. Load is too high
2. Dirty air filter
3. Clogged or dirty fuel filter
4. Clogged spark arrester
5.Overheating
6. Choke in the wrong position
1. Check the load and adjust
2. Clean or replace the air filter
3. Clean or replace fuel filter
4. Clean or replace spark arrester
5. Check for air restriction, Move to
a well ventilated area
6. Adjust the choke position
1. Clogged or dirty fuel filter
2. Fuel tank low (gasoline)
1. Clean or replace fuel filter
2. Add fuel.
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