Predator 63078 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions page 27

problem
Engine misfires
1. Spark plug caps loose.
2. Incorrect spark plug gaps or
damaged spark plugs.
3. Defective spark plug caps.
4. Old or low quality gasoline.
5. Incorrect compression.
Engine stops
1. Fuel tank empty or full of impure or low quality
gasoline.
suddenly
2. Low oil shutdown.
3. Defective fuel tank cap creating vacuum,
preventing proper fuel flow.
4. Faulty magneto.
5. Disconnected or improperly
connected spark plug caps.
Engine stops when
1. Dirty air filter
under heavy load
2. Engine running cold.
Engine knocks 1. Old or low quality gasoline.
2. Engine overloaded.
3. Incorrect spark timing, deposit buildup,
worn engine, or other mechanical problems.
Engine backfires 1. Impure or low quality gasoline.
2. Engine too cold.
3. Intake valve stuck or overheated engine.
4. Incorrect timing.
Attached device 1. Device not plugged in properly.
doesn't have power
2. Circuit Breaker tripped.
3. GFCI activated.
4. Product needs service.
Attached device 1. Problem with device.
begins to operate
abnormally
2. Rated load capacity exceeded.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the generator or engine.
ITEM 63078
possible Causes
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probable Solutions
1. Check wire connections.
2. Re-gap or replace spark plugs.
3. Replace spark plug caps.
4. Use only fresh 87+ octane stabilizer-treated
unleaded gasoline.
Do not use gasoline with more than
10% ethanol (E15, E20, E85, etc.).
5. Diagnose and repair compression.
(Use Engine will not start:
COMpRESSION RELATED section.)
1. Fill fuel tank with fresh 87+ octane stabilizer-
treated unleaded gasoline.
Do not use gasoline with more than
10% ethanol (E15, E20, E85, etc.).
2. Fill engine oil to proper level.
Check engine oil before EVERY use.
3. Test/replace fuel tank cap.
4. Have qualified technician service magneto.
5. Secure spark plug caps.
1. Clean element.
2. Allow engine to warm up prior
to operating equipment.
1. Fill fuel tank with fresh 87+ octane stabilizer-
treated unleaded gasoline.
Do not use gasoline with more than
10% ethanol (E15, E20, E85, etc.).
2. Do not exceed equipment's load rating.
3. Have qualified technician diagnose
and service engine.
1. Fill fuel tank with fresh 87+ octane stabilizer-
treated unleaded gasoline.
Do not use gasoline with more than
10% ethanol (E15, E20, E85, etc.).
2. Use cold weather fuel and oil additives
to prevent backfiring.
3. Have qualified technician diagnose
and service engine.
4. Check engine timing.
1. Turn off and unplug the device,
then plug it back in again and turn on.
2. Turn off and unplug device, reset Circuit
Breaker, plug in device and turn on.
3. Turn off and unplug device. Test GFCI
receptacle. If functioning properly reset
GFCI, plug in device and turn on.
4. Have product repaired.
1. Immediately unplug device.
Have device repaired by a qualified
technician, or replace device.
2. Lower the number of items plugged into the
generator to stay within the rated capacity,
or use a more powerful generator.
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