Troubleshooting - Briggs & Stratton P2200 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
Engine is running, but no
AC output is available.
Engine runs good at
no-load but "bogs
down" when loads are
connected.
Engine will not start; shuts
down when running or
starts and runs rough.
Engine lacks power.
Engine "hunts" or falters.
Cause
1. Red overload alarm light is on.
Generator is overloaded.
2. Green output indicator light not on.
Fault in generator.
3. Poor connection or defective cord
set.
4. Connected device is bad.
1. Short circuit in a connected load.
2. Engine speed is too slow.
3. Generator is overloaded.
4. Shorted generator circuit.
1. Engine switch set to OFF (0).
2. Low oil indicator light comes on. Low
oil level.
3. Dirty air cleaner.
4. Out of fuel.
5. Stale fuel.
6. Spark plug wire not connected to
spark plug.
7. Bad spark plug.
8. Water in fuel.
9. Flooded.
10. Excessively rich fuel mixture.
11. Intake valve stuck open or closed.
12. Engine has lost compression.
1. Load is too high.
2. Dirty air filter.
Carburetor is running too rich or too lean. Contact authorized service facility.
Correction
1. See Don't Overload Generator in
Operation section. Press RESET
button on control panel.
2. Contact authorized service facility.
3. Check and repair.
4. Connect another device that is in
good condition.
1. Disconnect shorted electrical load.
2. Contact authorized service facility.
3. See Don't Overload Generator in
Operation section.
4. Contact authorized service facility.
1. Set engine switch to ON (I).
2. Fill crankcase to proper level or
place generator on level surface.
3. Clean or replace air cleaner.
4. Fill fuel tank.
5. Drain fuel tank and carburetor; fill
with fresh fuel.
6. Connect wire to spark plug.
7. Replace spark plug.
8. Drain fuel tank and carburetor; fill
with fresh fuel.
9. Wait 5 minutes and re-crank
engine.
10. Contact authorized service facility.
11. Contact authorized service facility.
12. Contact authorized service facility.
1. See Don't Overload Generator in
Operation section.
2. Replace air filter.
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