Basic Troubleshooting - DUROMAX Hybrid Elite XP13000EH User Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Problem
The engine will not The engine will not
start start
Engine runs, but there Engine runs, but there
is no electrical output is no electrical output
The generator runs The generator runs
but does not support but does not support
all electrical devices all electrical devices
connected connected
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Description Description
Engine switch is "Off" Engine switch is "Off"
Fuel valve is "Closed" Fuel valve is "Closed"
Choke is open Choke is open
The engine is out of fuel The engine is out of fuel
Fuel is old or contaminated Fuel is old or contaminated
Spark plug is dirty Spark plug is dirty
Spark plug is broken Spark plug is broken
The generator is not level The generator is not level
Oil is low Oil is low
The circuit breaker is "Off" The circuit breaker is "Off"
Wiring connection is bad Wiring connection is bad
Device connected to generator Device connected to generator
is malfunctioning is malfunctioning
Generator is overloaded Generator is overloaded
Device connected to the gener- Device connected to the gener-
ator is bad ator is bad
The air filter is dirty The air filter is dirty
Solution Solution
Set engine switch to "On" Set engine switch to "On"
Turn the fuel valve to "Open" Turn the fuel valve to "Open"
Close the choke Close the choke
Add fuel Add fuel
Change fuel Change fuel
Clean spark plug Clean spark plug
Replace spark plug Replace spark plug
Move the generator to a level Move the generator to a level
surface surface
Add/change the oil Add/change the oil
Turn "On" circuit breaker Turn "On" circuit breaker
Replace extension cord(s) Replace extension cord(s)
Disconnect malfunctioning Disconnect malfunctioning
device device
Disconnect 1 or more items to Disconnect 1 or more items to
reduce the load reduce the load
Disconnect malfunctioning Disconnect malfunctioning
device device
Clean / replace the air filter Clean / replace the air filter