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19- ENG
D26779
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Engine will not
start
1. Low on fuel or oil.
2. Faulty spark plug.
3. Choke in wrong position.
5. Unit loaded during start-
up.
1. Add fuel or oil.
2. Replace spark plug.
3. Adjust choke accordingly.
5. Remove load from unit.
1. Faulty receptacle.
1. Have Service Center
replace.
2. Circuit breaker kicked
out.
2. Depress and reset.
3. Defective capacitor.
3. Have Service Center
replace capacitor.
4. Faulty power cord.
4. Repair or replace cord.
6. Spark plug wire loose.
6. Attach wire to spark plug.
No electrical
output
1. Overload
1. Reduce load.
2. Faulty cords or
equipment
2. Check for damaged, bare,
or frayed wires on
equipment. Replace.
Repeated
circuit breaker
tripping
1. Generator overloaded.
1. Reduce load.
2. Insufficient ventilation.
2. Move to adequate supply
of fresh air.
Generator
overheating
4. Fuel shut-off valve in
closed position
4. Open fuel shut-off valve.