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Troubleshooting
TROU B LES H OOTi NG
Problem
Engine is running,
but no
AC output
is available.
Engine runs good at no=
load but "bogs
down" when
loads are connected.
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.
1.
Short
circuit
in a connected
[oad.
2.
Engine speed is too
slow.
3.
Generator
is overloaded.
4.
Shorted
generator
circuit.
i.
Engine switch
set to "Off'.
2.
FueiVaJve
is in "Off'
position.
JCorrection
I.
Reset circuit breaker.
2.
Contact
authorized
service facility.
3.
Check and repair.
4.
Connect another device that is in
good condition.
I.
Disconnect
shorted electricaJ load.
2.
Contact
authorized
service
facJJJty.
3.
See "Don't
Overload
Generator".
4.
Contact
authorized
service facility.
I.
Set switch to "On".
2.
Turn fuel valve to "Open"
position.
Engine will
not start; or
3.
Failed battery.
4.
Low oil level.
5.
Dirty air cleaner.
6.
Out of fuel.
7.
Stale fuel.
3.
Replace battery.
4.
Fiii crankcase to proper level or place
generator
on level surface.
5.
Clean or replace air cleaner.
6.
Fiii fuel tank.
7.
Drain fuel tank and carburetor;
fill
with fresh fuel.
starts
and
runs
rough.
8.
Spark
plug wire
not connected
to spark
plug.
9.
Bad spark plug.
IO. Water
in fuel.
8.
Connect wire to spark plug.
9.
Replace spark plug.
I 0. Drain fuel tank and carburetor;
fill
with fresh fuel.
I1.
12.
13.
14.
I.
2.
Engine shuts down
when
running.
I.
Load is too high.
Engine lacks power.
2.
Dirty air filter.
Engine "hunts"
or falters.
Carburetor
is running too rich or too lean.
Flooded.
I I.
Excessively rich fuel mixture.
12.
Intake valve stuck open or closed.
13.
Engine has lost compression.
14.
Out of fuel.
I.
Low oil level.
2.
Wait
5 minutes
and re-crank
engine.
Contact
authorized
service
facility.
Contact
authorized
service
facility.
Contact
authorized
service
facility.
Fill fuel tank.
Fill crankcase
to proper
level or place
generator
on level surface.
I.
See "Don't
Overload
Generator".
2.
Replace
air filter.
Contact
authorized
service
facility.
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