Storage & Troubleshooting - King Canada KCG-2001i Instruction Manual

GENERATOR STORAGE
If you plan on storing your generator for an extended period of time, the following steps
should be followed;
1) Add fuel stabilizer to fuel tank to minimize the formation of fuel gum deposits during
storage.
2) Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it to enter the fuel system.
NOTE: If a fuel stabilizer is not used, all gasoline must be drained from the tank and car-
buretor to prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts and causing possible mal-
function of the engine. To drain gasoline;
3) Place carburator drain pipe (A) Fig.12 over a drain container (B), make sure the drain
container can hold up to 350ml.
4) Unscrew the fuel tank cap, then unscrew the spring loaded carburetor screw (C) using
a phillips screwdriver. This will drain the fuel from the tank and the carburetor. Retighten
the carburetor screw once the fuel is completely drained.
5) Drain engine oil from engine as described in "Engine Oil Replacement".
6) Pull the recoil starter handle gently until resistance is felt. At this point, the piston is com-
ing up on its compression stroke and both intake and exhaust valves are closed. Storing
engine in this position will help protect it from internal corrosion.
PROBLEM
Engine will not start
Engine is running but no AC output
Repeated reset tripping
Generator overheating
Engine runs well but gets bogged
down when loads are connected
PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LISTS
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STORAGE & TROUBLESHOOTING
CAUSE
1. Low on fuel or oil.
2. Dial in "Off" position.
3. Faulty spark plug.
4. Choke in wrong position.
5. Unit loaded during start-up.
6. Spark plug wire loose.
1. Faulty receptacle.
2. Reset tripped.
3. Defective capacitor.
1. Overload.
2. Faulty cords or equipment.
1. Generator overloaded.
2. Insufficient ventilation.
1. Electrical short in connected item.
2. Overloaded.
Figure 12
CORRECTION
1. Add fuel or oil.
2. Turn dial to "CHOKE" or "ON" position.
3. Replace spark plug.
4. Adjust choke accordingly.
5. Remove load from unit.
6. Attach wire to spark plug.
1. Have Service Centre replace.
2. Reset by pressing button.
3. Have Service Centre replace capacitor.
1. Reduce load.
2. Check for damaged, bare, or frayed wires
on equipment. Replace.
1. Reduce load.
2. Move to adequate supply of fresh air.
1. Disconnect shorted load.
2. Reduce load.