Troubleshooting - Generac Portable Products PowerBOSS 5500 Storm-Plus Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Engine is running, but
no AC output is
available.
Engine runs good but
bogs clown when
loads are connected.
Engine will not start;
or starts and runs
rough.
Cause
I. Circuit breaker isopen.
2. Poor connection or defective cord set.
3. Connected device isbad.
4. Fault in generator.
I. Short circuit in a connected load.
2. Generator is overloaded.
3. Enginespeed istoo slow.
4. Shorted generator circuit.
I. Rocker switch set to "Off".
2. Fuel valve is in the "Closed" position.
3. Low oil level.
4. Dirty air cleaner.
5. Out of gasoline.
6. Stalegasoline.
7. Spark plug wire not connected to
spark plug.
8. Bad spark plug.
9. Water in gasoline.
10. Overchoking.
I I. Excessivelyrich fuel mixture.
12. Intake valve stuck open or closed.
13. Engine has lost compression.
I. Out of gasoline.
2. Fault in engine.
Solution
I. Reset circuit breaker.
2. Check and repair.
3. Connect another device that is in good
condition.
4. Contact Generac service facility.
I. Disconnect shorted electrical load.
2. See"Don't Overload the Generator" on
page9.
3. Contact Briggsservice facility.
4. Contact Generac service facility.
I. Set switch to "On".
2. Turn fuel valveto the "Open" position.
3. Fill crankcase to proper level.
4. Clean or replace air cleaner.
5. Fill fuel tank.
6. Drain gastank and fill with fresh fuel.
7. Connect wire to spark plug.
8. Replacespark plug.
9. Drain gastank; fill with fresh fuel.
10. Set choke to "Off" position.
I I. Contact Briggsservice facility.
12. Contact Briggsservice facility.
13. Contact Briggsservice facility.
I. Fill fuel tank.
2. Contact Briggsservice facility.
Engine shuts down
during operation.
I. Load istoo high. I. See"Don't Overload the Generator" on
page9.
Engine lacks power. 2. Dirty air filter. 2. Replace air filter.
3. Engine needs to be serviced. 3. Contact Briggsservice facility.
I. Choke is opened too soon. I.
Engine "hunts" or
falters. 2.
2. Carburetor is running too rich or too
lean.
Move choke to halfway position till engine
runs smoothly.
Contact Briggs service facility.
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