Troubleshooting - Westinghouse WH4500 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING
Before attempting to service or
troubleshoot the generator, the owner
or service technician must fi rst read
the owner's manual and understand
and follow all safety instructions.
Failure to follow all instructions may
result in conditions that can lead to
voiding of the EPA certifi cation or
product warranty, serious personal
injury, property damage or even death.
PROBLEM
Engine is running, but no
electrical output.
Engine will not start or
remain running while trying
to start.
POTENTIAL CAUSE
1. Circuit breakers are tripped.
2. The power cord's plug
connector is not fully engaged
in the generator's outlet.
3. Faulty or defective power cord
4. Faulty or defective electrical
appliance
5. If trying 1-4 above does not
solve the problem, the cause
might be the generator has a
fault.
1. Fuel shutoff valve is in the OFF
position.
2. Generator is out of gasoline.
3. Fuel fl ow is obstructed.
4. Unit is overchoked.
5. Starting battery may have
insuffi cient charge
6. Dirty air fi lter
7. Low oil level shutdown switch
is preventing the unit from
starting.
8. Spark plug boot is not fully
engaged with the spark plug tip.
9. Spark plug is faulty.
10. Dirty/plugged spark arrestor
11. Stale fuel
12. If trying 1-11 above does not
solve the problem, the cause
might be the generator has a
fault.
TROUBLESHOOTING
1. Reset the circuit breakers and check for overload
condition (see pages 25 and 27).
2. Verify plug connector is fi rmly engaged in the
generator's outlet. If using the 240V outlet, make sure
plug connector is rotated 1/4 turn in the clockwise
direction.
3. Replace power cord.
4. Try connecting a known good appliance to verify the
generator is producing electrical power.
5. Take the generator to your nearest authorized
service dealer.
1. Move the fuel shutoff valve to the ON position (see
pages 26 and 27).
2. Add gasoline to the generator (see page 24).
3. Inspect and clean fuel delivery passages.
4. Move the choke lever halfway between the ON and
OFF positions (see pages 26 and 27).
5. On electric start models only. Check battery output
and charge battery as necessary.
6. Check and clean the air fi lter (see pages 31-33).
7. Check oil level and add oil if necessary (see pages
30 and 31).
8. Firmly push down on the spark plug boot to ensure
the boot is fully engaged (see pages 33 and 34).
9. Remove and check the spark plug. Replace if faulty
(see pages 33 and 34).
10. Check and clean the spark arrestor (see page 34).
11. Drain fuel and replace with fresh fuel (see page
23).
12. Take the generator to your nearest authorized
service dealer.
SOLUTION
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