Troubleshooting - Briggs & Stratton 1653 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
No AC output is available, but
generator is running.
Cause
I. One of the circuit breakers is
open.
2. Fault in generator.
3. Poor connection or defective
cord set.
4. Connected device is bad.
Correction
I. Reset circuit breaker.
2. Contact Authorized service
facility.
3. Check and repair.
4. Connect another device that is in
good condition.
I. Short circuit in a connected load. I. Disconnect shorted electrical
Generator runs good at no-load load.
but "bogs" down" when loads are 2. Generator is overloaded. 2. See "Don't Overload Generator".
connected. 3. Shorted generator circuit. 3. Contact Authorized service
facility.
I. Failed battery. I. Replace battery.
Generator will not start; or starts 2. Low oil level. 2. Fill crankcase to proper level or
and runs rough, place generator on level surface.
I. Out of gasoline. I. Fill fuel tank.
Generator shuts down during
operation. 2. Low oil level. 2. Fill crankcase to proper level or
place generator on level surface.
Generator lacks power. Load is too high. See "Don't Overload Generator".