Troubleshooting - Westinghouse WGen3600 User Manual

MAINTENANCE
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(1) Push Rod, (2) Feeler Gauge Area
(3) Rocker Arm, (4) Jam Nut, (5) Adjusting Nut

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before attempting to service or troubleshoot the generator, the owner or service technician must first read the owner's
manual and understand and follow all safety instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in conditions that
can lead to voiding of the EPA certification or product warranty, serious personal injury, property damage or even death.
PROBLEM
Engine is running, but no
electrical output
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Figure 22
POTENTIAL CAUSE
1. Circuit breakers are tripped.
2. The power cord's plug connector is not
fully engaged in the generator's outlet.
3. Faulty or defective power cord
4. Faulty or defective electrical appliance
5. GFCI outlet is tripped (units with GFCI
outlets only)
6. If trying 1-5 above does not solve
the problem, the cause might be the
generator has a fault.
(Table 2) Standard Valve Lash
Valve Lash
4
Bolt Torque
6. If an adjustment is required, hold the adjusting nut
and loosen the jam nut.
7. Turn the adjusting nut to obtain the correct valve
lash. When the valve lash is correct, hold the ad-
justing nut and tighten the jam nut to 106 in-lb (12
N•m).
8. Recheck the valve lash after tightening the jam nut.
9. Perform this procedure for both the intake and
exhaust valves.
10. Install the rocker arm cover, gasket and spark plug.
WARNING
Intake Valve Exhaust Valve
0.0035 ± 0.0043 in 0.0043 ± 0.0051 in
(0.09 ± 0.11 mm) (0.11 ± 0.13 mm)
8-12N.m
SOLUTION
1. Reset the circuit breakers and check
for overload condition.
2. Verify plug connector is firmly engaged
in the generator's outlet. If using the
240V outlet, make sure plug connector
is rotated 1/4 turn in the clockwise
direction.
3. Replace power cord.
4. Try connecting a known good
appliance to verify the generator is
producing electrical power.
5. Press the reset button on the GFCI
outlet (GFCI outlets only).
6. Take the generator to your nearest
authorized service dealer.
8-12N.m