Troubleshooting Troubleshooting - Westinghouse WGen12000DFc User Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
Engine will not start 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 plug faulty, fouled, or improperly gapped.
pump failure, ignition malfunction, valves stuck,
etc.
Battery drained.
Choke partially open or closed due to weak or
disconnected battery.
Engine starts, then Out of fuel.
shuts down
Incorrect engine oil level.
Contaminated fuel.
Defective low oil level switch.
Engine lacks power
Bad fuel, generator stored without treating or
draining gasoline, or refueled with bad gasoline.
pump failure, ignition malfunction, valves stuck,
etc.
Engine runs rough
or bogs when load
Generator overloaded.
applied
Faulty power tool or appliance.
pump failure, ignition malfunction, valves stuck,
etc.
No power at AC OUTPUT READY LED is OFF and OVERLOAD
receptacles LED is ON.
AC circuit breaker/s tripped.
Faulty power tool or appliance.
Faulty generator.
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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.
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.
Refuel.
Check engine oil level.
Drain the fuel tank. Refuel with fresh gasoline.
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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.
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3571.
Check AC load. Stop and restart engine.
Check the air inlet. Stop and restart the engine.
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.