Troubleshooting; Reset Circuit Breaker - Briggs & Stratton 1970 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
No AC output is available, but
generator is running.
Cause
I. One of the circuit breakers is
open.
2. Fault in generator.
3. Poor connection or defective
cord set.
4. Connected device is bad.
Correction
I. Reset circuit breaker.
2. Contact Authorized service
facility.
3. Check and repair.
4. Connect another device that is in
good condition.
I. Short circuit in a connected load. I. Disconnect shorted electrical
Generator runs good at no-load load.
but "bogs" down" when loads are 2. Generator is overloaded. 2. See "Don't Overload Generator".
connected. 3. Shorted generator circuit. 3. ContactAuthorized service
facility.
Generator will not start; or starts Low oil level. Fill crankcase to proper level or place
and runs rough, generator on level surface.
I. Out of fuel. I. Fill fuel tank.
Generator shuts down during 2. Low oil level. 2. Fill crankcase to proper level or
operation, place generator on level surface.
Generator lacks power. Load is too high. See "Don't Overload Generator".