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REpLACEmENT pARTS
Use only identical replacement parts. You can also order parts from your nearest
service center.
SERVICE AND REpAIRS
All quality tools will eventually require servicing and/or replacement of parts. All
repairs made by our service centers are fully guaranteed against defective material
and workmanship. We cannot guarantee repairs made or attempted by others.
This section provides a list of the more frequently encountered malfunctions,
their causes and corrective actions. The operator or maintenance personnel can
perform some corrective actions, and others may require the assistance of a
qualified PORTER CABLE technician or your dealer.
problem
Engine will not start ........................... 1, 2, 3, 4, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 27
No electrical output ............................................................... 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13
NOTE: If there is still no power at the receptacles, Contact a Customer Care
Center.
Repeated main breaker tripping ......................................................................... 9, 10
Generator overheating ........................................................................................ 9, 11
Engine does not continue to run after starting ..1, 2, 3, 14, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 27
Knocking noise ....................................................................................................23
Over speed or low speed ....................................................................... 24, 25, 26
Low power ........................................................................................ 16, 19, 22, 23
CODE pOSSIBLE CAUSE
1
Engine On/Off switch in OFF
position.
2
Choke in wrong position
3
Fuel shut-off valve in closed
position
4
Unit loaded during start-up
5
Faulty receptacle
6
Receptacle thermal circuit
breaker tripped
7
Defective capacitor
8
Faulty power cord
9
Generator overloaded
10
Faulty cords or equipment
11
Insufficient ventilation
12
Faulty windings in stator
13
Faulty wire harness
14
Low or no fuel
15
Bad fuel
16
Low oil
SERVICE
TROUBLEShOOTING GUIDE
29 - ENG
pOSSIBLE SOLUTION
Turn to ON position
Adjust choke accordingly
Open fuel shut-off valve
Remove load from unit
Contact a Customer Care Center.
Depress and reset
Contact a Customer Care Center.
Repair or replace cord
Reduce load
Check for damaged, bare or frayed
wires on equipment. Replace.
Move to adequate supply of fresh air
Contact a Customer Care Center.
Contact a Customer Care Center.
Add fuel
Drain fuel tank and replace with fresh,
clean, regular unleaded gasoline
with a minimum of 86 octane
Add oil
Code
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