Westinghouse WH4500 Owner's Manual page 38

TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
Generator suddenly stops
running.
Engine runs erratic; does
not hold a steady RPM.
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POTENTIAL CAUSE
1. Generator is out of fuel.
2. The low oil shutdown switch
has stopped the engine.
3. Too much load
4. If trying 1-3 above does
not solve the problem, the
cause might be a fault in the
generator.
1. Choke was left in the ON
position.
2. Dirty air fi lter
3. Applied loads may be cycling
on and off
4. If trying 1-3 above does not
solve the problem, the cause
might be a fault in the generator
SOLUTION
1. Check fuel level (see page 23). Add fuel if
necessary.
2. Check oil level and add oil if necessary (see pages
30 and 31.
3. Restart the generator and reduce the load.
4. Take the generator to your nearest authorized
service dealer.
1. Move choke to the OFF position (see pages 26
and 27).
2. Clean the air fi lter (see pages 31-33).
3. As applied loads cycle, changes in engine speed
may occur; this is a normal condition.
4. Take the generator to your nearest authorized
service dealer.