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Generac
Portable Produces 7,500 EXL Generator
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Engine is running,
but no AC
output
is available,
Engine runs good but bogs
down when loads are
connected.
C_use
I.
CTrcuTt breaker
is open.
2.
Poor connectTon or defective cord
set.
3.
Connected
device Tsbad.
4.
Fault Tngenerator.
I.
ShorI; circuit in a connected load.
2.
Generator is overloaded.
3.
EngTnespeed Tstoo slow.
4.
ShorI;ed generator
circuit.
I.
Run/Stop switch set to "Stop".
2.
Oir_ air cleaner.
3,
Out ofgaso/Tne,
4.
Stale gasoline.
5.
Spark p/ugwire
not connectedto
Solution
I.
Reset circuit breaker.
2.
Check and repair.
3.
C-onnect another device thatis in
good condition.
4.
Contact Generac service facility,
I.
Disconnect
shorted electrical load.
2.
See "Don't
Overload
the
Generator" on page 12.
3.
Contact Generac service facility.
4.
Contact Generac service faci/fty.
I.
Set switch to "Run".
2.
Clean or replace air cleaner.
3.
Fill fuel tank.
4.
Drain gas tank and f_/]with fresh fuel.
5.
Connect wire to spark plug,
Engine will not start; or
starts and runs rough.
spark plug,
6,
Bad spark plug,
7,
Water
in gasoline.
8,
Overcholdng,
9.
Low oil level
6.
Replace spark plug.
7.
Drain gas tank; ffl/with fresh fuel,
8,
Put choke/ever
to "no choke"
position.
9,
Fill crankcase to proper level,
I0.
II.
12.
13.
Excessively rich fuel mixture,
10.
Intake valve stuck open or closed.
I I.
Engine has lost compression,
12.
Battery is dead.
13.
2.
Contact Generac service facility,
Contact Generac service facility,
Contact Generac service facility,
Recharge or replace battery,
I,
Out of gasoline,
I,
Fill fueltanK
Engine shuts down during
2,
Low oil level
2,
Fill crankcase to proper level,
operation.
3.
Fault in engine,
3.
Contact Generac service facility,
I,
Load is too high,
I,
See "Don't
Overload
the
Generator" on page 12,
Engine lacks power.
2,
Oily
air t_/_er.
2.
Replace air t_/ter.
3.
Engine needs to be serviced.
3.
Contact Generac service facility.
I.
Choke is opened too soon.
I.
Engine "hunts"
or falters.
2.
Carbur_or is running too rich or
too lean,
Move choke to ha/fitca¥position till
engine runs smoothly,
Contact Generac service facility,
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