Troubleshooting - Westinghouse WGen12000c User Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
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.
Low engine oil level stopped generator.
Spark plugs faulty, fouled, or improperly
gapped.
fuel pump failure, ignition malfunction, valves
stuck, etc.
Battery drained.
Choke partially open or closed due to weak or
disconnected battery.
CO sensor activated
CO system fault occurred.
Out of fuel.
Incorrect engine oil level.
Contaminated fuel.
Defective low oil level switch.
Bad fuel, generator stored without treating
or draining gasoline, or refueled with bad
gasoline.
fuel pump failure, ignition malfunction, valves
stuck, etc.
Generator overloaded.
Faulty power tool or appliance.
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.
If low oil LED illuminated, turn battery switch
to the OFF position. Add engine oil.
Remove spark plugs, pull recoil handle rapidly
plug dry and reinstall.
Gap or replace the spark plugs. Reinstall.
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free at 1 (855) 944-3571.
Charge the battery.
Manually set the choke. See Maintenance
section.
Relocate generator to an open, outdoor area.
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free at 1 (855) 944-3571.
Refuel.
Check engine oil level.
Drain the fuel tank. Refuel with fresh gasoline.
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free at 1 (855) 944-3571.
Drain the fuel tank. Refuel with fresh gasoline.
Contact Westinghouse customer service toll-
free at 1 (855) 944-3571.
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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