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Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Correction
Engine is running, but no AC
output is available.
1. GFCI circuit breakers is open.
2. Fault in generator.
3. Poor connection or defective cord set.
4. Connected device is bad.
1. Reset circuit breaker.
2. Contact Briggs & Stratton authorized
dealer.
3. Check and repair.
4. Connect another device that is in good
condition.
Engine runs good at no-load
but "bogs down" when loads
are connected.
1. Short circuit in a connected load.
2. Engine speed is too slow.
3. Generator is overloaded.
4. Shorted generator circuit.
1. Disconnect shorted electrical load.
2. Contact Briggs & Stratton authorized
dealer.
3. See Don't Overload Generator.
4. Contact Briggs & Stratton authorized
dealer.
Engine will not start; or starts
and runs rough.
1. Engine switch set to “Off” position.
2. Fuel valve is in "Off" position.
3. Low oil level.
4. Dirty air cleaner.
5. Out of fuel.
6. Stale fuel.
7. Spark plug wire not connected to spark
plug.
8. Bad spark plug.
9. Water in fuel.
10. Flooded.
11. Excessively rich fuel mixture.
12. Intake valve stuck open or closed.
13. Engine has lost compression.
1. Set switch to “On” position.
2. Turn fuel valve to "On" position.
3. Fill crankcase to proper level or place
generator on level surface.
4. Clean or replace air cleaner.
5. Fill fuel tank.
6. Drain fuel tank and carburetor; fill with
fresh fuel.
7. Connect wire to spark plug.
8. Replace spark plug.
9. Drain fuel tank and carburetor; fill with
fresh fuel.
10. Wait 5 minutes and re-crank engine.
11. Contact Briggs & Stratton authorized
dealer.
12. Contact Briggs & Stratton authorized
dealer.
13. Contact Briggs & Stratton authorized
dealer.
Engine shuts down when
running.
1. Out of fuel.
2. Low oil level.
1. Fill fuel tank.
2. Fill crankcase to proper level or place
generator on level surface.
Engine lacks power.
1. Load is too high.
2. Dirty air filter.
1. See Don't Overload Generator.
2. Replace air filter.
Engine "hunts" or falters. Carburetor is running too rich or too lean. Contact Briggs & Stratton authorized dealer.