Generac Power Systems 005796-0 (XG6500) Owner's Manual page 18

5.1 TBOUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Engineis running,but noAC output
is available.
1. Circuit breakeris open.
2. Poor connection or defective cord set.
3. Connecteddevice is bad.
4. Fault in generator.
5. GFCItrips the 20 Amp outlet.
1. Reset circuit breaker.
2. Check and repair.
3. Connect another device that is in good condition.
4. ContactAuthorizedService Facility.
5. Repairthe "short" and reset the GFCI.
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Engine runs good but begs down 1. Short circuit in a connected load. 1. Disconnect shorted electrical load.
whenloads are connected. 2. Generatoris overloaded. 2. See"Don't Overloadthe Generator".
3. Engine speed is too slow. 3. ContactAuthorizedService Facility.
4. Shorted generatorcircuit. 4. ContactAuthorizedService Facility.
Engine will not crank. 1. Battery weak or dead. 1. Rechargeor replacebattery (see "No Battery
ChargerDC output" at bottom of guide).
2. Start engine manually using recoil starter.
Enginewiil not start; or starts and
runsrough.
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Fuelshut-off is OFE 1.
Dirty air cleaner. 2.
Out of gasoline. 3.
Stale gasoline. 4.
Spark plug wire not connected to spark plug. 5.
Bad spark plug. 6.
TurnFuelshut-off ON.
Cleanor replaceair cleaner.
Fillfuel tank.
Drain fuel tank andfill with fresh fuel.
Connectwire to spark plug.
Replacespark plug.
7. Water in gasoline.
8. Over-choking.
9. Low oil level.
10. Excessiverich fuel mixture.
11. Intakevalve stuck open or closed.
12. Enginehas lost compression.
7. Drain fuel tank; fill with fresh fuel.
8. Put choke knobto No Choke position.
9. Fill crankcaseto proper level.
10. Contact AuthorizedService Facility.
11. Contact AuthorizedService Facility.
12. Contact AuthorizedService Facility.
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Engine shuts downduring 1. Out of gasoline. 1. Fillfuel tank.
operation. 2. Low oil level. 2. Fill crankcaseto proper level.
3. Fault in engine. 3. ContactAuthorizedService Facility.
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Engine lacks power. 1. Load is too high. 1. See"Don't Overloadthe Generator".
2. Dirty air filter. 2. Replaceair filter.
3. Engine needsto be serviced. 3. ContactAuthorizedService Facility.
Engine "hunts" or falters. 1. Choke is openedtoo soon. 1. Move choke to halfway position until engine runs
2. Carburetoris running too rich or too lean. smoothly.
2. ContactAuthorizedService Facility.
NoBatteryCharger D Ooutput.
1. Battery posts are corroded.
2. Battery cable is bad.
3. Battery is defective.
4. Receptacleis bad.
5. Battery Chargerin-line fuse (1.5A) melted open.
1. Cleanbattery posts.
2. Replacecable.
3. Check battery condition; replaceif defective.
4. ContactAuthorizedService Facility.
5. Replacefuse with identical 1.5A replacementfuse
only (located inside control panel).
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