Troubleshooting - Briggs & Stratton 030210 Owner's Manual

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