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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Causes
Possible Remedies
Engine will not start.
a) Low oil level.
b) Fouled spark plug.
c) Out of fuel.
d) Ignition switch lever in OFF position.
a) Fill crankcase to proper oil level.
b) Clean or replace spark plug.
c) Fill fuel tank.
d) Place ignition switch lever in ON
position.
Voltage too low.
a) Engine speed too slow.
b) Generator is overloaded.
a) Bring generator to a qualified
technician for adjustment.
b) Reduce the load. (See Power Load
Planning & Mgt. section of this
manual.)
Circuit breaker trips.
a) Defective load connected to generator.
b) Defective receptacle.
c) Generator overloaded.
a) Disconnect load.
b) Replace receptacle.
c) Reduce the load. (See Power Load
Planning & Mgt. section of this
manual.)
Voltage too high.
a) Engine speed too high.
a) Bring generator to a qualified
technician for adjustment.
Generator overheating.
a) Generator is overloaded.
b) Insufficient ventilation.
a) Reduce the load. (See Power Load
Planning & Mgt. section of this
manual.)
b) Make sure there is at least 3 feet of
clearance on all sides of generator.
No output voltage.
a) Defective load connected to generator.
b) Broken or loose wire.
c) Defective receptacle.
d) Defective stator.
e) Defective rotor.
f) Defective capacitor.
g) Circuit breaker tripped.
a) Disconnect load.
b) Bring generator to a qualified
technician for repair.
c) Replace receptacle.
d) Bring generator to a qualified
technician for repair.
e) Bring generator to a qualified
technician for repair.
f) Bring generator to a qualified
technician for repair.
g) Reset circuit breaker and reduce
loads connected to the generator.
Engine lacks power.
a) Generator is overloaded.
b) Dirty air filter.
a) Reduce the load. (See Power Load
Planning & Mgt. section of this
manual.)
b) Clean or replace air filter.
Engine shuts down
during operation.
a) Out of fuel.
b) Low oil level.
a) Fill fuel tank.
b) Fill crankcase to proper oil level.