Troubleshooting - Westinghouse iGen2500c User Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
Engine will not start
Engine starts, then shuts down
Engine lacks power
Engine runs rough or bogs when load applied
No power at AC receptacles
TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Out of fuel.
Bad fuel, generator stored without treating
or draining gasoline, or refueled with bad
gasoline.
Dirty air filter.
Low engine oil level stopped generator.
Spark plug wet with fuel (flooded engine).
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or improperly gapped. Gap or replace the spark plug. Reinstall.
Fuel system malfunction, fuel pump failure,
ignition malfunction, valves stuck, etc.
CO sensor removed or modified.
CO sensor activated or system fault occurred.
Out of fuel.
Incorrect engine oil level.
Dirty air filter.
Contaminated fuel.
Defective low oil level switch.
Air filter restricted.
Bad fuel, generator stored without treating
or draining gasoline, or refueled with bad
gasoline.
Fuel system malfunction, fuel pump failure,
ignition malfunction, valves stuck, etc.
Dirty air filter.
Generator overloaded.
Faulty power tool or appliance.
Fuel system malfunction, fuel pump failure,
ignition malfunction, valves stuck, etc.
OUTPUT READY LED is OFF and
OVERLOAD LED is ON.
AC circuit breaker/s tripped.
Faulty power tool or appliance.
Faulty generator.
CORRECTION
Refuel.
Drain the fuel tank. Refuel with fresh gasoline.
Clean the air filter.
If low oil LED illuminated, turn battery switch
to the OFF position. Add engine oil.
Wait five minutes. Turn battery switch to
the OFF position. Pull recoil handle rapidly
several times. If the generator does not start,
remove spark plug and dry.
Contact Westinghouse customer service toll-
free at 1 (855) 944-3571.
Return to original configuration.
Relocate generator / Contact Westinghouse
customer service toll-free at 1 (855) 944-
3571.
Refuel.
Check engine oil level.
Clean the air filter.
Drain the fuel tank. Refuel with fresh gasoline.
Contact Westinghouse customer service toll-
free at 1 (855) 944-3571.
Clean or replace air filter.
Drain the fuel tank. Refuel with fresh gasoline.
Contact Westinghouse customer service toll-
free at 1 (855) 944-3571.
Clean the air filter.
Unplug some devices.
Replace or repair tool or appliance. Stop and
restart the engine.
Contact Westinghouse customer service toll-
free at 1 (855) 944-3571.
Check AC load. Stop and restart engine.
Check the air inlet. Stop and restart the
engine.
Check AC loads and reset circuit breaker/s.
Replace or repair tool or appliance. Stop and
restart the engine.
Contact Westinghouse customer service toll-
free at 1 (855) 944-3571.
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