Troubleshooting; Storage & Transport - Wen 56125i Manual

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Problem
Engine switch is in the OFF position Set the engine switch to the CHOKE position
Engine is filled with contaminated
or old fuel
Not enough oil in crankcase
Air cleaner is dirty
Spark plug is broken/dirty
Engine will not
Generator is not on a level surface
start.
Engine needs maintenance
Carburetor is air locked
Generator was tilted when adding
oil, or shipped upside down
Pressure relief valve in OFF posi-
tion
Engine stops.
Not enough oil in the crankcase
Engine is out of fuel
Generator inclined, oil enters com-
bustion chamber
Blue smoke in
exhaust
Too much oil was added to the
crankcase
Bad connecting wires/cables
Bad electrical device connected to
Generator runs
generator
but does not
support all con-
Generator is overloaded - overload
nected electrical
light is on
devices.
Short in one of the connected
devices
CAUTION: Never place any type of storage cover on the generator while it is still hot.
If the generator is being stored for short periods of time (30 to 60 days), add the proper amount of fuel stabailizer
to the fuel tank until full. NOTE: Filling the tank reduces the amount of air in the tank and helps fight deteriora-
tion of fuel. Run the engine for 2 – 3 minutes allowing stabilized fuel mixture to circulate through the carburetor.
When storing the generator for extended periods of time:
• Drain the fuel tank (see "Draining the Fuel Tank" in the "Maintenance" section).
• Change oil.
• Do not obstruct any ventilation openings.
• Keep the generator in a cool dry area.
When transporting generator:
• Drain the fuel tank if possible (see "Draining the Fuel Tank" in the "Maintenance" section).
• Keep the generator upright. Never place the generator side down. Doing so will make it difficult to start.
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TROUBLESHOOTING

Cause
Change the fuel in the tank
Add or replace oil
Clean the air filter
Replace/clean the spark plug
Move the generator to a level surface to prevent low oil shutdown from trig-
gering
Get a professional engine tune-up at an authorized small engine repair shop
Shut off the gas valve and remove the screw from the bottom of the carbure-
tor to allow it to reset
Remove spark plugs, turn off engine switch, then pull recoil starter four
times to remove the oil from the combustion chamber
Turn vacuum release valve to the ON position
Add or change oil
Add fuel
Move generator to a level position
Drain excessive oil
If using an extension cord, try a different one.
Try connecting a different device
Perform these steps: 1) Turn off all electrical devices. 2) Unplug all devices.
3) Shut down the engine. 4) Wait several minutes and start the engine. 5)
Try connecting fewer electrical loads to the generator
Try disconnecting any faulty or short-circuited electrical loads
STORAGE & TRANSPORT
Solution