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PROBLEM
Engine is running, but no
AC output is available.
Engine runs good at no-load but "begs
down" when loads are connected
Engine will not start; or starts
and runs rough
Engine shuls down during operation
Engine lacks power
Engine "hunts" or fatlers
No battery charge DC output [battery
will not charge)
CAUSE
1. One of the circuit breakers is open,
2, Fault in generator,.
3, Poor connection or defective
cord set
4. Connected device isbad.
1. Short circuit in a connected load_
2,, Engine speed is too slow.
3 Generater is overloaded.
4 Shorted generator circuit
1 RuntStop Switch set to STOP
2 Dirty air cleaner
3 Out of gasoline
4 Stale gasoline
5 Spark plug wire not connected
to spark plug
6, Bad spark plug
7 Water in gasoline
80verchoking
9 Excessively rich fuel mixture
10 Intake valve stuck open or closed.
11 Engine has lost compression
12 Intake valve stuck open or closed
13 Engine compression lost
14 Failed battery
1 Oul of gasoline
2 Low o11lever
1 Load is too high
2 Dirtyair filter,
1
2
Choke is opened too soon
Carburetor is nJnning too dch
or too _ean
1 Battery posts corroded
2 Battery fluid _evel tow
3 Battery cables are bad
4 Battery is defective
CORRECTION
1. Reset circuit breaker.
2,. Contact Sears Service Department.
3 Check and repair
4. Connect another device that is
in good condition.
1 Disconnect shotted electrical toad
2 Contact Sears Service Departmenl
3 See "Don't Overload the Generato_
on Page 6
4 Contact Sears Service Department
1 Set switch to RUN
2. Clean or replace air cleanetr,
3 Fill fueltank
4 Drain gas tank; fillwith fresh luel
5 Connect wire to spark plug
6 Replace spark plug
7 Drain gas tank; fill with fresh fuel
8 Open choke fully and crank engine
9 Contact Sears Service Depattment
10 Contact Sears Service Department
11. Contact Sears Service Department
t2 Contact Sears Service Department
13 Contaci Sears Service Departmeni
14 Replace batter,/
1 Fill fuel tank
2 Fill crankcase to prope{ level
1 See "Don't Overload the Generator"
on Page 6
2 Reptace air fitter
1 Move choke to halfway position until
engine runs smoothly
2 Adjust carburetor
1 Clean battery posts
2 Add distilled water to battery
3 Repair or replace cable(s}.
4 Check battery condition, replace if
defective