Troubleshooting - Porter-Cable CTE300 Instruction Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Engine will not start
1. Low on fuel or oil.
2. Ignition switch in "Off" position.
3. Faulty spark plug.
4. Choke in wrong position.
5. Fuel shut-off valve in closed
position.
6. Unit loaded during start-up.
7. Spark plug wire loose.
1.
2.
3.
No electrical output
Repeated circuit breaker tripping
Generator overheating
Faulty receptacle.
Circuit breaker kicked out.
Defective capacitor.
4. Faulty power cord.
5. GFCI switch breaker kicked out
(BS6O0)
1. Overload
2. Faulty cords or equipment.
1. Generator overloaded.
2. Insufficient ventilation.
1. Add fuel or oil.
2. Turn to "ON" position
3. Replace spark plug.
4. Adjust choke accordingly.
5. Open fuel shut-off valve.
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7.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Remove load from unit.
Attach wire to spark plug.
Have Service Center replace.
Depress and reset.
Have Service Center replace
capacitor.
Repair or replace cord.
5. Depress and reset
1.
2.
Reduce load.
Check for damaged, bare, or
frayed wires on equipment.
Replace.
1. Reduceload.
2. Move to adequate supply of
fresh air.
19 -- ENG