Troubleshooting; Please Read The Following Carefully - Chicago Electric 93881 Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual

Problem
Engine will not start.
No electrical output.
Repeated circuit breaker
tripping.
Generator overheating.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Possible Cause
1. Low on fuel or oil.
2. Engine power switch is in the
OFF position.
3. Faulty spark plug.
4. Choke in wrong position.
5. Fuel valve lever in CLOSED
position.
6. Generator loaded during start-up.
7. Spark plug wire loose.
8. Fuel line clogged.
9. Faulty ignition system.
1. Faulty outlet.
2. Circuit breaker tripped.
3. Defective capacitor.
4. Faulty power cord.
1. Overload.
2. Faulty cords or equipment.
1. Generator overloaded.
2. Insufficient ventilation.
Possible Solution
1. Add fuel or oil. (See pages 8 & 9.)
2. Turn engine power switch to the
ON position. (See page 11.)
3. Replace spark plug.
(See Engine manual.)
4. Properly adjust choke.
(See page 13.)
5. Turn fuel valve lever to OPEN
position. (See page 13.)
6. Remove load from Generator.
(See page 14.)
7. Attach wire to spark plug.
(See Engine manual.)
8. Clean fuel line and fuel filter.
(See Engine manual.)
9. Have a qualified technician check
ignition system.
1. Have a qualified technician check
outlets.
2. Depress circuit breaker and reset.
(See page 11.)
3. Have a qualified technician check
capacitor.
4. Repair or replace cord.
1. Reduce load. (See page 14.)
2. Check for damaged, bare, or frayed
wires on equipment. Repair or
replace.
1. Reduce load. (See page 14.)
2. Move to adequate supply of fresh
air. (See page 10.)
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