9. TROUBLESHOOTING
When the engine will not start:
NO
.
If the engine still does not start, take
the generator to an authorized
service center.
Refill the fuel tank.
Is there fuel in the tank?
YES
Is the fuel reaching the carburetor?
■
Be sure there is no spilled
fuel around the spark plug. Spilled
fuel may ignite.
Is there a spark from
the spark plug?
Replace the
spark plug
Take the generator to
an authorized
service
center.
Add the recommended oil.
Is there enough oil in the engine?
Is the fuel valve on?
Is the engine switch on?
Turn the fuel valve on.
Turn the engine switch on.
YES
YES
YES
NO
NO
NO
NO
Still no spark
To check:
1) Remove the spark plug cap and clean any
park
e electrode on the cylinder
head to ground.
the engine; sparks should jump across
To check:
rain
2) Fuel should flow from the drain when the fuel
valve is turned on.
dirt from around the spark plug.
2) Remove the spark plug and install the s
plug in the plug cap.
3) Set the plug sid
4) Crank
the gap.
1) Turn off the fuel valve and loosen the d
screw.
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