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5,500 Watt LP Series Portable Generator 17
Section 5
5.1 — Troubleshooting Guide
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Engine is running, but no AC
output is available.
1. Circuit breaker is open.
2. Poor connection or defective cord set.
3. Connected device is bad.
4. Fault in generator.
1. Reset circuit breaker.
2. Check and repair.
3. Connect another device that is in good condition.
4. Contact Authorized Service Facility.
Engine runs well but bogs down
when loads are connected.
1. Short circuit in a connected load.
2. Generator is overloaded.
3. Engine speed is too slow.
4. Shorted generator circuit.
1. Disconnect shorted electrical load.
2. See “Don’t Overload the Generator”.
3. Contact Authorized Service Facility.
4. Contact Authorized Service Facility.
Engine will not start; or starts
and runs rough.
1. Fuel Shut-off is OFF.
2. Dirty air filter.
3. Out of fuel.
4. Spark plug wire not connected to spark plug.
5. Bad spark plug.
6. Water in fuel or cylinder overfilled.
7. Low oil level.
8. Excessive rich fuel mixture.
9. Intake valve stuck open or closed.
10. Engine has lost compression.
1. Turn Fuel Shut-off ON.
2. Clean or replace air filter.
3. Replace the fuel tank.
4. Connect wire to spark plug.
5. Replace spark plug.
6. Replace fuel (LP) cylinder.
7. Fill crankcase to proper level.
8. Contact Authorized Service Facility.
9. Contact Authorized Service Facility.
10. Contact Authorized Service Facility.
Engine shuts down during
operation.
1. Out of fuel.
2. Low oil level.
3. Fault in engine.
1. Replace the fuel tank.
2. Fill crankcase to proper level.
3. Contact Authorized Service Facility.
Engine lacks power. 1. Load is too high.
2. Dirty air filter.
3. Engine needs to be serviced.
1. Reduce load (see “Don’t Overload the Generator”).
2. Clean or replace air filter.
3. Contact Authorized Service Facility.
Engine “hunts” or falters. 1. Carburetor is running too rich or too lean. 1. Contact Authorized Service Facility.
Troubleshooting