Troubleshooting - Westinghouse WGen9500DF User Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
Engine starts, then shuts
down
Engine lacks power
Engine runs rough or
bogs when load applied
No power at AC recepta-
cles
Frost on the propane tank
or regulator
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
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.
OUTPUT READY LED is OFF and OVERLOAD
LED is ON.
AC circuit breaker/s tripped.
Faulty power tool or appliance.
Faulty generator.
If the temperature of the propane tank drops
below the dew point, condensation on the tank
may turn to frost or ice. This typically occurs in
humid conditions.
The Propane tank is not equipped with an Over-
filling Prevention Device (OPD).
Propane fuel tank overfilled.
CORRECTION
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 load. Stop and restart engine.
Check the air inlet. Stop and restart the
engine.
Check AC loads and reset circuit break-
er/s.
Replace or repair tool or appliance. Stop
and restart the engine.
Contact Westinghouse customer service
toll-free at 1 (855) 944-3571.
Providing all the propane fuel handling
equipment is functioning normally, no
correction is needed.
If you suspect your propane fuel tank
is not equipped with an OPD device,
discontinue operation immediately and
replace the propane fuel tank with a
propane tank equipped with a an OPD.
If you suspect your propane fuel tank has
been overfilled, discontinue operation
immediately and return the propane fuel
tank to the place of purchase or refilling.