Westinghouse WHL1000 Owner's Manual page 38

TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
Engine will not start or
remain running while trying
to start.
Generator suddenly stops
running.
Engine runs erratic; does
not hold a steady RPM.
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POTENTIAL CAUSE
Fuel shutoff valve is in the OFF
1.
position.
2. Generator is out of gasoline.
3. Fuel flow is obstructed.
4. Unit is overchoked.
5. Starting battery may have
insufficient charge
6. Dirty air filter
7. Low oil level shutdown switch
is preventing the unit from
starting.
8. Spark plug boot is not fully
engaged with the spark plug tip.
9. Spark plug is faulty.
10. Dirty/plugged spark arrestor
11. Stale fuel
12. If trying 1-11 above does not
solve the problem, the cause
might be the generator has a
fault.
1. Generator is out of fuel.
2. The low oil shutdown switch
has stopped the engine.
3. Too much load
4. If trying 1-3 above does
not solve the problem, the
cause might be a fault in the
generator.
Choke was left in the ON
1.
position.
2. Dirty air filter
3. Applied loads may be cycling
on and off
4. If trying 1-3 above does not
solve the problem, the cause
might be a fault in the generator
SOLUTION
Move the fuel shutoff valve to the ON position (see
1.
pages 24 and 25).
2. Add gasoline to the generator (see page 22).
3. Inspect and clean fuel delivery passages.
4. Move the choke lever halfway between the ON and
OFF positions (see pages 24 and 25).
5. On electric start models only. Check battery output
and charge battery as necessary.
6. Check and clean the air filter (see pages 29-31).
7. Check oil level and add oil if necessary (see pages
28 and 29).
8. Firmly push down on the spark plug boot to ensure
the boot is fully engaged (see pages 32 and 33).
9. Remove and check the spark plug. Replace if faulty
(see pages 32 and 33).
10. Check and clean the spark arrestor (see page 34).
11. Drain fuel and replace with fresh fuel (see page
22).
12. Take the generator to your nearest authorized
service dealer.
1. Check fuel level (see page 22). Add fuel if
necessary.
2. Check oil level and add oil if necessary (see pages
28 and 22.
3. Restart the generator and reduce the load.
4. Take the generator to your nearest authorized
service dealer.
Move choke to the OFF position (see pages 24
1.
and 25).
2. Clean the air filter (see pages 29-31).
3. As applied loads cycle, changes in engine speed
may occur; this is a normal condition.
4. Take the generator to your nearest authorized
service dealer.