Troubleshooting Guide - Porter-Cable D26981-028-0 Instruction Manual

PROBLEM
Engine will not
start
No electrical
output
Repeated
circuit breaker
tripping
Generator
overheating

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

CAUSE
1. Low on fuel or oil.
2. Ignition switch in "Off"
position.
3. Faulty spark plug.
4. Choke in wrong position.
5. Fuel shut-off valve in
closed position
6. Unit loaded during start-
up.
7. Spark plug wire loose.
1. Faulty receptacle.
2. Circuit breaker kicked
out.
3. Defective capacitor.
4. Faulty power cord.
5. GFCI switch breaker
kicked out (if equipped)
1. Overload
2. Faulty cords or
equipment
1. Generator overloaded.
2. Insufficient ventilation.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6. Remove load from unit.
7. Attach wire to spark plug.
1. Have Service Center
2. Depress and reset.
3. Have Service Center
4. Repair or replace cord.
5. Depress and reset
1.
2.
1. Reduce load.
2. Move to adequate supply
19- ENG
CORRECTION
Add fuel or oil.
Turn to "ON" position
Replace spark plug.
Adjust choke accordingly.
Open fuel shut-off valve.
replace.
replace capacitor.
Reduce load.
Check for damaged, bare,
or frayed wires on
equipment. Replace.
of fresh air.