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TROUBLESHOOTING
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Symptom
Cause
Solution
Engine will not start.
Engine switch is set to "off."
Set engine switch to "on."
Fuel valve is turned to "closed."
Turn fuel valve to "open."
Set the choke to
Engine is out of gasoline.
Add gasoline.
Engine is filled with contaminated and/or old
gasoline.
Drain gasoline from the engine and add new
gasoline.
Spark plug is dirty.
Clean spark plug.
Spark plug boot is cracked.
Replace spark plug.
Spark plug is broken.
Replace spark plug.
Oil is low.
The oil level should almost OVERFLOW. If it is
not, add more oil.
Engine will not start.
Spark plugs not sparking.
Verify that you have spark. Pull spark plug cap
off spark plug. Take spark plug out using spark
plug wrench. Put spark plug back into boot and
hold it onto bare metal. Make sure the on/off
switch is in the ON position. Pull the starter.
You should see a spark.
Engine will not start.
Engine will not start.
Engine will not start.
Engine runs but there is no electrical output.
Generator runs but does not support all
connected electrical devices.
If the engine starts and runs, but does not
produce power, or power is too low.
Carburetor is gummed up.
If the generator has been sitting for a long time,
it is possible that it is gummed up. Remove air
box cover, then remove the air filter. Remove
the two 10mm nuts that hold the carburetor. Lift
up on the throttle linkage on the top of the
carburetor. It should pop off. Pull the fuel line
off. The carburetor will slide off. Turn the
carburetor upside down and remove the 10mm
bolt on the bottom of the bowl. Remove the pin
that holds the float on. Pull the float up. Inspect
the float needle, and make sure the orifice is
not gummed up. Remove the rubber gasket,
then clean the orifice if it is dirty. Use carb
cleaner. Do not spray carb cleaner on the float
needle or any rubber.
