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Generac P ortable Products 9 ,000 WattGenerator
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
1.
and runs rough.
2,
3,
4,
5.
Cause
1. One of the circuit breakers is open.
2, Fault in generator.
3. Poor connection or defective
cord set.
4. Connected device is bad.
1. Short circuit in a connected load.
2, Engine speed is too slow.
3. Generator is overloaded.
4. Shorted generator circuit.
6.
7,
Run/Stop Switch set to STOE
Dirty air cleaner.
Out of gasoline.
Stale gasoline.
Spark plug wire not connected
to spark plug,
Bad spark plug.
Water in gasoline.
8, Overchoking.
9, Excessively rich fuel mixture.
10, Intake valve stuck open or closed.
11, Engine compression
lost.
12. Failed battery.
Correction
1. Reset circuit breaker.
2. Contact Generac service facility.
3. Check and repair.
4. Connect another device that
is in good condition.
1. Disconnect shorted electrical
load,
2. Contact Generac service facility.
3. See "Don't Overload the
Generator" on page 12.
4. Contact Generac service facility.
1. Set switch to RUN,
2. Clean or replace air cleaner.
3, Fill fuel tank.
4. Drain gas tank; fill with fresh fuel.
5. Connect wire to spark plug,
6. Replace spark plug.
7, Drain gas tank; fill with fresh fuel.
8, Open choke fully and crank engine.
9. Contact Generac service facility.
10, Contact Generac service facility.
11, Contact Generac service facility.
12. Replace battery,
Engine shuts down during operation.
1. Out of gasoline.
1. Fill fuel tank,
2. Low oil level,
2. Fill crankcase to proper level,
Engine lacks power.
1. Load is too high.
1. See "Don't Overload the Generator"
on page 12,
2. Dirty air filter.
2. Replace air filter.
Engine "hunts" or falters.
1. Choke is opened too soon.
2. Carburetor is running too rich
or too lean.
1. Move choke to halfway position until
engine runs smoothly.
2. Contact Generac service facility.
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