Filter
Top Products
GEN1850 1850 Surge Watts Portable Generator 21
Engine will not start. Gas is not getting to carburetor. Make sure gas is getting to the carburetor.
Remove the carburetor and turn the drain
screw counter clockwise. Don’t remove
completely.
Engine will not start. Two wires on the back of the switch may be
disconnected.
Make sure two wires on the back of the switch
are connected.
Reset button is "off." Push reset button to "on."
Bad connecting wires/cables. Try a different extension cord.
Bad electrical device connected to generator. Disconnect device, try connecting another
device.
Engine runs but there is no electrical output.
Generator is overloaded. Reduce draw on generator to within this
generator's rated wattage by reducing number
of connected electrical devices.
Generator starts but won’t stay running Choke is in On position, or gas is empty. Make sure that after it is started, move the
Choke to the off position. Make sure at least
one inch of gas is in the tank.
Generator starts but won’t stay running Carburetor needs to be reset Adjust the fuel screw on the carburetor. Turn
the screw clockwise until it bottoms out, then
turn it counter clockwise 2 -1/2 full turns. This is
resetting the air and gas flow ratio.
Short in one of the connected devices. Disconnect any faulty or short-circuited
electrical loads.
Air filter is dirty. Clean or replace air filter.
Generator runs but does not support all
connected electrical devices.
If the engine starts and runs, but does not
produce power, or power is too low.
Governor screw needs adjusting. Plug in voltmeter on VAC. See what the volts
are. The reading should be 110 to 120. If it is
too high or too low, adjust the governor screw,
which is located above the pull start (on the
green metal shroud). WARNING – DO NOT
ADJUST THE GOVERNOR SCREW
WITHOUT USING A VOLTMETER. YOU
NEED A VOLTMENTER. ONLY ATTEMPT
THIS IF YOU HAVE A VOLTMETER AND ARE
FAMILIAR WITH USING IT. IT COULD CAUSE
DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY. Turn it
clockwise to turn volts up and kick the idle up.
You may have to compensate for the increased
idle from the governor screw with the idle
screw.
Visit www.buffalotools.com/generators for more Trouble Shooting Tips And
Frequently Asked Questions!