Equipment Troubleshooting - Chicago Electric 65414 Set Up, Operating, And Servicing Instructions

problem
Engine Will Not Start
Engine misses, is
hard to start or runs
poorly
Power Light does not
come on
No or not enough
power at the AC
outlets.
No power at the 12
VDC outlet.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the
equipment or engine.
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DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR
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SKU 65414 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

equipment troubleshooting

possible causes
1. No fuel in tank
2. Engine Switch in OFF position
3. Fuel Valve turned OFF
4. Engine Oil level low.
5. No spark at spark plug
6. No fuel reaching carburetor
1. Fuel filter dirty
2. Air cleaner dirty
3. Spark plug dirty or wrong gap
1. Engine is running poorly
2. Ground wire is not connected
3. Generator is not functioning
1. AC Breaker switch in the OFF
position.
2. AC circuits overloaded.
DC Breaker Switch open.
probable solutions
1. Refill the fuel tank
2. Move the Switch to the ON position
3. Turn the fuel valve ON
4. Top off oil level
5. Clean and re-gap spark plug.
Replace if necessary.
6. Clean fuel filter cup. Check fuel line
for leaks or obstructions.
1. Check and clean the fuel filter.
2. Check and clean the air filter.
3. Check, clean and re-gap spark
plug.
1. Improve engine performance.
2. Connect ground wire.
3. Take generator to qualified service
technician.
1. Reset the Breaker Switch to the ON
position.
2. Disconnect some appliances to
reduce the load.
Disconnect the 12 Volt appliance, then
press the 12 VDC breaker switch IN.
Reconnect the 12 V accessory.
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