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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Engine will not
Engine switch is set to "OFF".
start
Fuel valve is turned to "CLOSED".
Choke is open.
Engine is out of gas.
Engine is filled with contaminated or
old gas
Spark plug is dirty.
Spark plug is broken.
Generator is not on level surface.
Engine runs but
Circuit breaker is off.
there is no
electrical
Bad connecting wires/cables.
output
Bad electrical device connected to
generator.
Generator runs
Generator is overloaded
but does not
support all
Shorten one of the connected devices. Try disconnecting any faulty or short-circuited
electrical
devices
connected.
Air cleaner is dirty.
Cause
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Solution
Set engine switch to "ON".
Turn fuel valve to "OPEN" position.
Close the choke
Add gas.
Change the gas on the engine.
Clean spark plug.
Replace spark plug.
Move generator to a level surface to prevent
low oil shutdown from triggering.
Set the circuit breaker to the "ON" position.
If you are using an extension cord, try a
different one.
Try connecting a different device.
Try connecting fewer electrical loads to the
generator.
electrical loads.
Clean or replace air cleaner.
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