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Generac Portable Products 3,600 Watt Generator
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Engine is running,
but
no AC output
is
available.
Engine runs good but
bogs clown when
loads are connected.
Engine will not start;
or starts and runs
rough.
Cause
I.
Circuit breaker is open.
2.
Poor connection
or defective cord set.
3.
Connected device is bad.
4.
Fault in generator.
I.
Short circuit in a connected load.
2.
Generator is overloaded.
3.
Engine speed is too slow.
4.
Shorted generator
circuit.
I.
Rocker switch set to "Off'.
2.
Low oil level.
3.
Dirty air cleaner.
4.
Out of gasoline.
5.
Stalegasoline.
6.
Spark plug wire not connected to
spark plug.
7.
Bad spark plug,
8.
Water in gasoline.
9.
Overchoking.
10. Excessivelyrich fuel mixture.
I I. Intake valve stuck open or closed.
12. Engine has lost compression.
Solution
I.
Reset circuit breaker.
2.
Check and repair.
3.
Connect another device that is in good
condition.
4.
Contact Generac service facility.
I.
Disconnectshorted electrical load.
2.
See"Don't Overload the Generator" on
page8.
3.
Contact Briggsservice facility.
4.
Contact Generac service facility.
I.
Set switch to "On".
2.
Fill crankcase to proper level.
3.
Clean or replace air cleaner.
4.
Fill fuel tank.
5.
Drain gastank and fill with fresh fuel.
6.
Connect wire to spark plug.
7.
Replacespark plug.
8.
Drain gastank; fill with fresh fuel.
9.
Set choke to "Off' position.
10. Contact Briggsservice facility.
I I. Contact Briggsservice facility.
12. Contact Briggsservice facility.
Engine shuts down
I. Out of gasoline.
I. Fill fuel tank.
during operation.
2.
Fault in engine.
2.
Contact
Briggs service facility.
I.
Load is too high.
Engine lacks power.
2.
Dirty air filter.
3.
Engine needs to be serviced.
I.
Choke is opened too soon.
Engine "hunts"
or
falters.
2.
Carburetor
is running too rich or too
lean.
I.
2.
3.
I.
2.
See "Don't
Overload
the Generator"
on
page 8.
Replace
air filter.
Contact
Briggs service
facility.
Move
choke
to halfway
position
till engine
runs smoothly.
Contact
Briggs service
facility.
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