Troubleshooting - Westinghouse iGen11000DFc User Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
Engine starts, then
shuts down
Engine lacks power
Engine will not start
Engine runs rough
or bogs when load
applied
No power at AC
receptacles
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Fuel level is low or depleted.
Incorrect engine oil level.
Dirty air filter.
Contaminated gasoline.
Defective low oil level switch.
Air filter restricted.
Stale gasoline, generator stored without
treating or draining gasoline, or refueled with
bad gasoline.
Fuel system malfunction, ignition
malfunction, valves stuck, etc.
Out of fuel.
Stale gasoline, generator stored without
treating or draining gasoline, or refueled with
bad gasoline.
Dirty air filter.
Low engine oil level stopped generator.
Spark plug wet with fuel (flooded engine).
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or improperly
gapped.
Fuel system malfunction, ignition
malfunction, valves stuck, etc.
CO sensor removed or modified.
CO sensor activated or system fault
occurred.
Dirty air filter.
Generator overloaded.
Faulty power tool or appliance.
Fuel system malfunction, 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.
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.
Refuel.
Drain the gasoline tank. Refuel with fresh
gasoline.
Clean the air filter.
If LOW OIL LED illuminated, turn engine/
fuel control switch to the OFF position. Add
engine oil.
Wait five minutes. Turn engine/fuel
control switch to the OFF position. Pull
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.
Return to original configuration.
Relocate generator /
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 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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