Troubleshooting - Westinghouse WGen5300sc User Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
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
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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. Gap or replace the spark plug. Reinstall.
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.
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.