Troubleshooting - Briggs & Stratton 30235 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; or
starts and runs rough.
Engine shuts down when
running.
Engine lacks power.
Engine "hunts" or falters.
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Cause
1. One of the circuit breakers is open.
2. 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. Rocker switch set to "Off".
2. Fuel Valve is in "Off" position.
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.
Out of fuel.
1. Load is too high.
2. Dirty air filter.
Carburetor is running too rich or too
lean.
Correction
1. Reset circuit breaker.
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
the Operation section.
4. Contact authorized service facility.
1. Set switch to "On".
2. Turn fuel valve to "Open" position.
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 gas 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.
Fill fuel tank.
1. See Don't Overload Generator in
the Operation section.
2. Replace air filter.
Contact authorized service facility.