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20 — ENG
PROBLEM
CAUSE CORRECTION
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Engine will not start
No electrical output
Repeated circuit breaker
tripping
Generator overheating
7. Attach wire to spark plug.
1. Add fuel or oil.
2. Turn to "ON" position.
3. Replace spark plug.
4. Adjust choke accordingly.
5. Open fuel shut-off valve.
6. Remove load from unit.
1. Low on fuel or oil..
2. Ignition switch in "Off" position.
3. Faulty spark plug.
4. Choke in wrong position.
5. Fuel shut-off valve in closed position.
6. Unit loaded during start-up.
7. Spark plug wire loose.
1. Faulty receptacle.
2. Circuit breaker kicked out.
3. Defective capacitor.
4. Faulty power cord.
5. GFCI switch breaker kicked out
1. Have an Authorized Service Center
replace.
2. Depress and reset.
3. Have an Authorized Service Center
replace.
4. Repair or replace cord.
5. Depress and reset
1. Overload
2. Faulty cords or equipment.
1. Reduce load.
2. Check for damaged, bare, or
frayed wires on equipment. Replace.
1. Generator overloaded.
2. Insufficient ventilation.
1. Reduce load.
2. Move to adequate supply of fresh air.
8. Have an Authorized Service Center
replace.
8. Faulty fuel shut-off solenoid.
No auto idle (if equipped)
1. Faulty solenoid.
2. Faulty idle control switch.
3. Faulty windings in stator.
4. Faulty circuit board.
5. Faulty wire harness.
1. Have Service Center replace.
2. Have Service Center replace.
3. Have Service Center replace.
4. Have Service Center replace.
5. Have Service Center replace.
DC does not have power with
the circuit breaker depressed
(if equipped)
1. Faulty rectifier.
2. Faulty windings in stator.
3. Faulty wire harness.
1. Have Service Center replace.
2. Have Service Center replace.
3. Have Service Center replace.