Troubleshooting - Westinghouse iGen4500c User Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

Engine will not start
Engine starts, then shuts down
Engine lacks power
Engine runs rough or bogs when load
applied
No power at AC receptacles
TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Battery switch in the OFF position.
Out of fuel.
Bad fuel, generator stored without treating or draining
gasoline, or refueled with bad gasoline.
Dirty air filter.
Low engine oil level stopped generator.
Spark plug wet with fuel (flooded engine).
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or improperly gapped.
Fuel filter restricted, fuel system malfunction, fuel
pump failure, ignition malfunction, valves stuck, etc.
Battery drained.
Choke partially open or closed due to weak or
disconnected battery.
CO sensor removed or modified
CO sensor activated or system fault occurred
Out of fuel.
Incorrect engine oil level.
Dirty air filter.
Contaminated fuel.
Defective low oil level switch.
Air filter restricted.
Bad fuel, generator stored without treating or draining
gasoline, or refueled with bad gasoline.
Fuel filter restricted, fuel system malfunction, fuel
pump failure, ignition malfunction, valves stuck, etc.
Dirty air filter.
Generator overloaded.
Faulty power tool or appliance.
Fuel filter restricted, fuel system malfunction, fuel
pump failure, ignition malfunction, valves stuck, etc.
AC circuit breaker/s tripped.
Faulty power tool or appliance.
Faulty generator.
CORRECTION
Turn battery switch to the ON position.
Refuel.
Drain the fuel tank. Refuel with fresh gasoline.
Clean the air filter.
If low oil LED illuminated, turn battery switch to
the OFF position. Add engine oil.
Wait five minutes. Turn battery switch to the
OFF position. Pull recoil handle rapidly several
times. If the generator does not start, remove
spark plug and dry.
Gap or replace the spark plug. Reinstall.
Contact Westinghouse customer service toll-
free at 1 (855) 944-3571.
Use the recoil handle to start the generator.
Charge the battery.
Manually set the choke. See Maintenance
section.
Return to original configuration
Relocate generator/ Contact Westinghouse
customer service toll free at 1 (855) 944-3571.
Refuel.
Check engine oil level.
Clean the air filter.
Drain the fuel tank. Refuel with fresh gasoline.
Contact Westinghouse customer service toll-
free at 1 (855) 944-3571.
Clean or replace air filter.
Drain the fuel tank. Refuel with fresh gasoline.
Contact Westinghouse customer service toll-
free at 1 (855) 944-3571.
Clean the air filter.
Unplug some devices.
Replace or repair tool or appliance. Stop and
restart the engine.
Contact Westinghouse customer service toll-
free at 1 (855) 944-3571.
Check AC loads and reset circuit breaker/s.
Replace or repair tool or appliance. Stop and
restart the engine.
Contact Westinghouse customer service toll-
free at 1 (855) 944-3571.
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