Troubleshooting - Briggs & Stratton 30239 Owner'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.
2000W Generator
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. Engine switch set to "Off".
2. Fuel Valve is in "Off" position.
3. Dirty air cleaner.
4. Out of gasoline.
5. Stale gasoline.
6. Spark plug wire not connected to spark
plug.
7. Bad spark plug.
8. Water in gasoline.
9. Flooded.
10. Excessively rich fuel mixture.
11. Intake valve stuck open or closed.
12. Engine has lost compression.
1. Out of gasoline.
2. Low oil level.
1. Load is too high.
2. Dirty air filter.
Carburetor is running too rich or too lean.
Correction
1. Reset circuit breaker.
2. Contact Briggs and Stratton Power
Products service facility.
3. Check and repair.
4. Connect another device that is in
good condition.
1. Disconnect shorted electrical load.
2. Contact Briggs and Stratton Power
Products service facility.
3. See "Don't Overload Generator".
4. Contact Briggs and Stratton Power
Products 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 gas 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 Briggs and Stratton Power
Products service facility.
11. Contact Briggs and Stratton Power
Products service facility.
12. Contact Briggs and Stratton Power
Products service facility.
1. Fill fuel tank.
2. Fill crankcase to proper level or place
generator on level surface.
1. See "Don't Overload Generator".
2. Replace air filter.
Contact Briggs and Stratton Power
Products service facility.
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