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10. TROUBLESHOOTING
When the engine will not start:
Is there fuel in the tank?
YES
Is there oil in the tank?
YES
Is there spark from
the spark plug?
YES
WARNING: Be sure
there is no spilled fuel
around the spark
plug, spilled fuel may
ignite.
YES
Is the fuel reaching
the carburetor?
YES
If the engine still does
not start, take the
generator to an
authorized generator
dealer.
No electricity at the AC receptacles
Is the AC circuit breaker ON
YES
Check the electrical appliance or
equipment for any defects.
NO
NO
NO
Replace the
spark plug.
To check:
1) Remove the spark plug cap
and clean any dirt from
around the spark plug.
2)
Remove the spark plug and
install the spark plug in the
plug cap.
3)
Set the plug side electrode
on the cylinder head.
4)
Crank the engine; sparks
should jump across the gap.
NO
To check:
1)
Turn off the engine switch
and loosen the drain screw.
2)
Fuel should flow from the
drain when the engine switch
is turned on.
NO
NO DEFECTS
DEFECTS
Refill the fuel tank
Add the recommended oil.
STILL
NO
SPARK
Take the generator to an
authorized generator
dealer.
Clean the fuel sediment cup
DRAIN SCREW
Turn the AC circuit breaker ON
Take the generator to an
authorized generator dealer.
Replace the electrical appliance
or equipment.
Take the electrical appliance or
equipment to an electrical shop
for repair.
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