Westinghouse WH7500v User Manual page 27

TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
Engine will not start or
remain running while
trying to start.
Generator suddenly
stops running.
Engine runs
erratic; does not hold a
steady RPM.
POTENTIAL CAUSE
1. Fuel shutoff valve is in the OFF
position.
2. Generator is out of gasoline.
3. Fuel flow is obstructed.
4. Unit is over choked.
5. Starting battery may have insufficient
charge
6. Dirty air filter
7. Low oil level shut down switch is
preventing the unit from starting.
8. Spark plug boot is not fully engaged
with the spark plug tip.
9. Spark plug is faulty.
10. Dirty/plugged spark arrestor
11. Stale fuel
12. If trying 1-11 above does not solve
the problem, the cause might be the
generator has a fault.
1. Generator is out of fuel.
2. The low oil shut down switch has
stopped the engine.
3. Too much load
4. If trying 1-3 above does not solve the
problem,the cause might be a fault in the
generator.
1. Choke was left in the ON position.
2. Dirty air filter
3. Applied loads maybe cycling on and
off
4. If trying 1-3 above does not solve
the problem, the cause might be a
fault in the generator
SOLUTION
1. Move the fuel shut off valve to the ON
position (see Figure 8 page 19).
2. Add gasoline to the generator (see
page 18).
3. Inspect and clean fuel delivery
passages.
4. Move the choke lever halfway between
the ON and OFF positions.
5. On electric start models only. Check
battery output and charge battery as
necessary.
6. Check and clean the air filter (see page
23).
7. Check oil level and add oil if necessary
(see page 22).
8. Firmly push down on the spark plug
boot to ensure the boot is fully engaged
9. Remove and check the spark plug.
Replace if faulty (see page 23).
10. Check and clean the spark arrestor.
11. Drain fuel and replace with fresh fuel
(see page 18).
12. Take the generator to your nearest
authorized service dealer.
1. Check fuel level (see page 18). Add
fuel if necessary.
2. Check oil level and add oil if necessary
(see page 22).
3. Restart the generator and reduce the
load.
4. Take the generator to your nearest
authorized service dealer.
1. Move choke to the OFF position
2. Clean the air filter (see pages 23).
3. As applied loads cycle, changes in
engine speed may occur; this is a normal
condition.
4. Take the generator to your nearest
authorized service dealer.
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