Troubleshooting - Ryobi RG-3500 Owner's Operating Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem
Engine will not start
Engine runs but there
is no electrical output
Generator runs but
does not support all
electrical devices
connected.
Cause
Engine switch is set to "off".
Fuel valve is turned to "closed".
Choke is open.
Engine is out of fuel.
Engine is filled with contaminated
or old fuel.
Spark plug is dirty.
Spark plug is broken.
Generator is not on level surface.
Oil is low.
Circuit breaker is off.
Bad connecting wires/cables.
Bad electrical device connected to
generator.
Generator is overloaded
Short in one of the connected devices.
Air cleaner is dirty.
Set engine switch to "on".
Turn fuel valve to "open" position.
Close the choke.
Add fuel.
Change the fuel on the engine.
Clean spark plug.
Replace spark plug.
Move generator to a level surface to prevent
low oil shutdown from triggering.
Add or replace oil.
Set the circuit breaker to the "on" position.
If you are using an extension cord, try a
different one.
Try connecting a different device.
Try connecting fewer electrical loads to the
generator.
Try disconnecting any faulty or short-circuited
electrical loads.
Clean or replace air cleaner.
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Solution