Troubleshooting - DeWalt DXGNI 2200 Instruction Manual

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM
Engine is running, but AC output is
not available.
Engine runs well at no-load, but
bogs when load is applied.
Engine will not start; or starts and
runs rough.
Engine shuts down during
operation.
Engine lacks power.
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CAUSE
1. Circuit breaker OPEN.
2. Poor connection or defective cord set.
3. Connected device is bad.
4. Fault in generator.
5. GFCI receptacle is OPEN (if equipped).
6. Inverter module is overheated.
7. Defective inverter assembly.
1. Short circuit in a connected load.
2. Generator is overloaded.
3. Engine speed is too slow.
4. Shorted generator circuit.
5. Dirty fuel filter.
1. OFF/RUN/CHOKE Dial turned off.
2. Dirty air filter.
3. Out of fuel.
4. Stale fuel.
5. Spark plug wire not connected to spark plug.
6. Bad spark plug.
7. Water in fuel.
8. Overchoking.
9. Low oil level.
10. Excessive rich fuel mixture.
11. Intake valve stuck open or closed.
12. Engine lost compression.
13. Dirty fuel filter.
14. Defective ignition coil.
15. Carb is flooded.
16. Throttle plate closed.
17. Dirty or gummed up carburetor.
18. Unit not warmed up.
19. Fuel cap vent OFF.
20. Spark arrestor clogged.
1. Out of fuel.
2. Low oil level.
3. Fault in engine.
4. CO PROTECT shut-off due to accumulating
carbon monoxide if a RED light blinks on the
side panel badge.
5. CO PROTECT shut-off due to a system fault
if a YELLOW light blinks on the side panel
badge.
1. Load is too high.
2. Dirty air filter.
3. Engine needs to be serviced.
4. Choke is partially closed.
5. Dirty fuel filter.
6. Spark arrestor clogged.
CORRECTION
1. Reset circuit breaker.
2. Check and repair.
3. Connect another device that is in good con-
dition.
4. Contact IASD.
5. Correct ground fault and press reset button
on GFCI receptacle (if equipped).
6. Verify service door is ON. Let cool 15 min-
utes by running engine without AC output.
Restart generator.
7. Contact IASD.
1. Disconnect shorted electrical load.
Know Generator Limits
2. See
3. Contact IASD.
4. Contact IASD.
5. Replace fuel filter.
1. Turn dial to Choke for cold engine. Turn dial
to Run for warm engine.
2. Clean or replace air filter.
3. Fill fuel tank.
4. Drain fuel tank and fill with fresh fuel.
5. Connect wire to spark plug.
6. Replace spark plug.
7. Drain fuel tank; fill with fresh fuel.
8. Set OFF/RUN/CHOKE Dial to RUN position.
9. Fill crankcase to correct level.
10. Contact IASD.
11. Contact IASD.
12. Contact IASD.
13. Replace fuel filter.
14. Contact IASD.
15. Drain carb.
16. Contact IASD.
17. Clean carburetor.
18. Gradually adjust Dial and reduce choke until
engine runs smoothly in RUN position.
19. Turn fuel cap vent ON.
20. Clean spark arrestor.
1. Fill fuel tank.
2. Fill crankcase to correct level.
3. Contact IASD.
4. Follow all Safety Instructions and relocate
generator to an open area outside, far away
from windows, doors and vents.
5. Start to confirm YELLOW light blinks when/if
generator shuts-off. If CO PROTECT contin-
ues to fault and shut-off, contact IASD.
Know Generator
1. Reduce load (see
Limits
).
2. Clean or replace air filter.
3. Contact IASD.
4. Set OFF/RUN/CHOKE Dial to RUN position.
5. Replace fuel filter.
6. Clean spark arrestor.
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