Troubleshooting - Briggs & Stratton FORTRESS Series Installation And Operation Manual

8. Install the 15 Amp fuse into the fuse holder at top of the
control box.
9. Install the roof.
10. Restore utility power to the generator.
11. Push the ON/OFF Switch on the side of the generator to
the "ON" (I) position.
12. Set the generator mode to AUTO.

Troubleshooting

The service alarm descriptions and their causes are listed in
the table of the "Alarms" section inside the online "Operation
Instructions GC1031 GENSET Controller" manual (part
number 80086364)
FCC Part 15 Information to User
Pursuant to part 15.21 of the FCC Rules, you are cautioned
that changes or modifications to the product not expressly
approved by Briggs & Stratton could void your authority to
operate the product.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
Engine is running, but no AC output is available.
Engine runs well at no-load but "bogs down" when
loads are connected.
Engine will not start; or starts and runs rough
Engine shuts down during operation.
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device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
CAUSE
1. Circuit breaker is open or defective.
2. Alarm on generator control board.
3. Poor wiring connections or defective transfer
switch.
1. Generator is overloaded.
2. Short circuit in a connected load.
3. Shorted generator circuit.
4. Fuel pressure or mixture is incorrect.
5. Kinked fuel line between regulator and
engine.
6. Clogged air filter.
1. 15 Amp fuse missing or blown.
2. Thermal fuse(s) blown.
3. Fuel supply turned off or depleted.
4. Incorrect fuel selection.
5. Failed battery.
6. Clogged air filter.
7. Throttle linkage binding
1. Fuel supply turned off or depleted.
2. Control board digital display shows an
alarm.
receiver.
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
technician for help.
CORRECTION
1. Reset or replace circuit breaker.
2. Refer to Alarms section
inside the online "Operation
Instructions GC1031 GENSET
Controller" manual (part number 80086364).
Contact local service facility.
3. Check and repair or contact local service
facility.
1. Remove one or more loads.
2. Disconnect shorted electrical load.
3. Contact local service facility.
4. See Gaseous Fuel System in this manual.
5. Remove kink. Replace if necessary.
6. Clean or replace air filter.
1. Install (new) 15 Amp fuse. See System
Control Board
2. Replace thermal fuse(s).
3. Open fuel valve(s); check propane tank.
4. Check fuel selector switch and set to proper
setting. (If applicable)
5. Replace battery.
6. Clean or replace air filter.
7. Check linkage.
1. Check fuel valves, fill propane tank.
2. Refer to Alarms section
inside the online "Operation
Instructions GC1031 GENSET
Controller" manual (part number 80086364).