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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Cause Correction
Engine is running, but no
AC output is available.
1. One of the 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 authorized service facility.
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 authorized service facility.
3. See "Don't Overload Generator".
4. Contact authorized service facility.
Engine will not start; or
starts and runs rough.
1. Run/Stop switch set to "Stop".
2. Fuel Valve is in "Off" position.
3. Failed battery.
4. Dirty air cleaner.
5. Low oil level.
6. Out of gasoline.
7. Stale gasoline.
8. Spark plug wire not connected to spark
plug.
9. Bad spark plug.
10. Water in gasoline.
11. Flooded.
12. Excessively rich fuel mixture.
13. Intake valve stuck open or closed.
14. Engine has lost compression.
1. Set switch to "Run".
2. Turn fuel valve to "Open" position.
3. Replace battery.
4. Clean or replace air cleaner.
5. Fill crankcase to proper level or place
generator on level surface.
6. Fill fuel tank.
7. Drain gas tank and carburetor; fill
with fresh fuel.
8. Connect wire to spark plug.
9. Replace spark plug.
10. Drain gas tank and carburetor; fill
with fresh fuel.
11. Wait 5 minutes and re-crank engine.
12. Contact authorized service facility.
13. Contact authorized service facility.
14. Contact authorized service facility.
Engine shuts down when
running.
1. Out of gasoline.
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 authorized service facility.