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500Wi OM
7. TROUBLESHOOTING
7.1 Engine will not start
Spark Plug Cap
Spark Plug
Ground Wire
To check spark:
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.
Attach the plug side electrode to your
ground wire.
4.
Pull the recoil starter, sparks should
jump across the gap.
If the engine still does not start,
take it to an authorized generator
dealer.
NO
YES
Still no
Spark
YES
YES
NO
NO
Take the generator to an
authorized
POWERHOUSE®
dealer.
Is there enough oil in the engine?
Is the fuel valve open and the engine switch
on?
Replace the
spark plug.
Add the recommended oil.
Open the fuel valve and turn the engine switch
on.
e engine switch and fuel switch on.
Is there a spark from the spark plug?
Is there fuel in the tank?
Refuel the fuel tank.
NO
YES
WARNING
Be sure there is no spilled fuel
around the spark plug.
Spilled fuel may ignite.
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