9. TROUBLESHOOTING
When the engine will not start:
Is there fuel in the tank?
NO
Refuel the fuel tank
YES
If the starting knob is on the "ON" position
Turn it to the "ON" position
Is the enough oil in the engine?
Add the recommended oil.
Is there a spark from
the spark plug?
Replace the
spark plug.
Still no
spark
YES
YES
NO
NO
NO
If the fuel valve open?
Open the fuel valve
YES
NO
Take the generator
to an authorized dealer
To check:
1. Remove the spark plug cap and clean any
dirt from around the spark plug.
2. Remove the spark plug and install the
spark plug in the plug cap.
3. Set the plug side electrode on the cylinder
head bolt to ground.
4. Pull the recoil starter; sparks should jump
across the gap.
To check:
1. Turn off the fuel valve and remove the drain
screw.
2. Turn on the fuel valve. Fuel should flow the
fuel tank.
Be sure there is no spilled
fuel around the spark plug.
Spilled fuel may ignite.
If the engine still does not start,
take the generator to an
authorized dealer.
WARNING
Is the fuel reaching the carburetor?
No electricity at the DC receptacle:
Appliance does not operate:
Is the output indicator light ON?
Is the overload in-
dicator light ON?
Take the generator to an
authorized dealer.
Check the electricity
equipment
Take the generator to an
authorized dealer.
Take the generator to an
authorized dealer.
Turn the DC circuit protector on.
Is DC circuit protect on?
NO
YES
YES
NO
NO
NO
Light ON
YES
Change electrical equipment
Repair the electrical equipment
