Troubleshooting - Briggs & Stratton 7000 Installation, Start-Up And Operator'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.
Loss of power on essential circuits.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Cause
1. Circuit breaker open or defective.
2. Fault in generator.
3. Poor wiring connections or
defective transfer switch.
1. Short circuit in a connected load.
2. Generator is overloaded.
3. Shorted generator circuit.
4. Fuel Pressure is incorrect.
5. Natural gas fuel mixture is
incorrect.
1. 15 Amp fuse missing or blown.
2. Out of fuel.
3. Battery doesn't have enough power
to crank over generator in cold
temperatures.
4. Failed battery.
1. Out of fuel.
2. Fault indicator blinking.
1. Generator circuit breaker is open.
2. Transfer switch problems.
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Correction
1. Reset or replace circuit breaker.
2. Contact local service facility.
3. Check and repair.
1. Disconnect shorted electrical load.
2. See Essential Circuits.
3. Contact local service facility.
4. See The Gaseous Fuel System.
5. See The Gaseous Fuel System.
1. Install (new) 15 Amp fuse. See
Know Your Control Panel.
2. Open fuel valve(s); check propane
tank.
3. Install battery warmer, contact local
service facility.
4. Replace battery.
1. Check fuel valves, fill propane tank.
2. Count blinks and refer to Fault
Detection System.
1. Reset circuit breaker.
2. See transfer switch manual.