Troubleshooting - Briggs & Stratton 1679-0 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem
Engine is running, but no
AC output is available.
Engine runs good at no-
load but "bogs down"
when loads are
connected.
Engine will not start; or
starts and runs rough.
Engine shuts down during
operation.
Engine lacks power.
Loss of power on
essential circuits.
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Cause
1. Generator circuit breaker is open.
2. Fault in generator.
3. Poor wiring connections or defective
transfer switch.
4. Circuit breaker open or defective.
1. Short circuit in a connected load.
2. Generator is overloaded.
3. Shorted generator circuit.
1. 15 Amp fuse missing or blown.
2. Dirty air cleaner.
3. Out of fuel.
4. Spark plug wire not connected to
spark plug.
5. Bad spark plug.
6. Intake valve stuck open or closed.
7. Engine compression lost.
8. Failed battery.
1. Out of fuel.
2. Fault indicator blinking.
1. Dirty air filter.
2. Generator overloaded
1. Feeder circuit breaker at load center
open.
2. Generator circuit breaker is open.
3. Transfer switch stuck in "Open"
position.
Correction
1. Reset circuit breaker.
2. Contact Briggs & Stratton service
facility.
3. Check and repair.
4. Reset or replace circuit breaker.
1. Disconnect shorted electrical load.
2. See "Essential Circuits" on page 7.
3. Contact Briggs & Stratton service
facility.
1. Install (new) 15 Amp fuse.
2. Clean or replace air cleaner.
3. Open fuel valve(s); check propane tank.
4. Connect wire to spark plug.
5. Replace spark plug.
6. Contact Briggs & Stratton service
facility.
7. Contact Briggs & Stratton service
facility.
8. Replace battery.
1. Check fuel valves, fill propane tank.
2. Count blinks and refer to "Fault
Detection System" on page 16.
1. Replace air filter.
2. See "Essential Circuits" on page 7.
1. Reset circuit breaker.
2. Reset circuit breaker.
3. Remove 15A fuse from generator
control panel, wait 30 seconds and
replace fuse.
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