
Troubleshooting
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IMPORTANT:
If a part needs replacement, only use parts that meet the manufacturer’s specifications.
Replacement parts that do not meet specifications may result in a safety hazard or poor operation of
the generator.
Contact Powerhorse Product Support at 1-866-443-2576
for any questions, problems, or parts orders.
Problem
Possible Causes
Possible Remedies
Engine will not
start.
a) Low oil level.
b) Fouled spark plug.
c) Out of fuel.
d) Switch in OFF position.
e) Clogged fuel filter.
f) Bad fuel.
a) Fill crankcase to proper oil level.
b) Clean or replace spark plug.
c) Fill fuel tank.
d) Place switch in Run or Choke position.
e) Clean fuel filter.
f) Drain tank and carburetor. Refuel.
Voltage too low.
a) Defective invertor board.
b) Generator is overloaded.
a) Bring generator to a qualified technician
for inspection.
b) Reduce the load. (See Power Load
Planning & Mgt. section of this manual.)
Voltage too high. a) Engine speed too high.
a) Bring generator to a qualified technician
for adjustment.
Generator
overheating.
a) Generator is overloaded.
b) Insufficient ventilation.
a) Reduce the load. (See Power Load
Planning & Mgt. section of this manual.)
b) Make sure there is at least 7 feet of
clearance on all sides of generator.
No output
voltage.
a) Defective load connected to
generator.
b) Broken or loose wire.
c) Defective receptacle.
d) Defective stator.
e)
Defective rotor.
f)
Tripped breaker/protector.
a)
Disconnect load.
b) Bring generator to a qualified technician
for repair.
c) Replace receptacle.
d) Bring generator to a qualified technician
for repair.
e) Bring generator to a qualified technician
for repair.
f) Reset breaker/protector.
Engine lacks
power.
a) Generator is overloaded.
b) Dirty air filter.
c) Bad fuel
a) Reduce the load. (See Power Load
Planning & Mgt. section of this manual.)
b) Clean or replace air filter.
c) Drain tank and carburetor. Refuel.
Engine shuts
down during
operation.
a) Out of fuel.
b) Low oil level.
a) Fill fuel tank.
b) Fill crankcase to proper oil level.
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