30 | Westinghouse Portable Power
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POTENTIAL CAUSE
SOLUTION
Generator suddenly
stops running.
1. Generator is out of fuel.
1. Check fuel level. Add fuel if necessary.
2. The low oil shut down switch has
stopped the engine.
2. Check oil level and add oil if
necessary.
3. Too much load
3. Restart the generator and reduce the
load.
4. If trying 1-3 above does not solve the
problem,the cause might be a fault in the
generator.
4. Take the generator to your nearest
authorized service dealer.
Engine runs
erratic; does not hold a
steady RPM.
1. Dirty air filter
1. Clean the air filter.
2. Applied loads maybe cycling on and
off
2. As applied loads cycle, changes in
engine speed may occur; this is a normal
condition.
3. If trying 1-3 above does not solve
the problem, the cause might be a
fault in the generator
3. Take the generator to your nearest
authorized service dealer.