Section 4 - Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting Guide - Generac Power Systems 5209 Owner's Manual

4.1 TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM
Engine is running, but no AC
output is available.
Engine runs good but bogs
down when loads are connected.
Engine will not crank.
Engine will not start; or starts
and runs rough.
Engine shuts down during
operation.
Engine lacks power.
Engine "hunts" or falters.
No Battery Charge DC output.
Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System
CAUSE
1. Circuit breaker is open.
2. Poor connection or defective cord set.
3. Connected device is bad.
4. Fault in generator.
1. Short circuit in a connected load.
2. Generator is overloaded.
3. Engine speed is too slow.
4. Shorted generator circuit.
10 amp fuse at rear of generator
control panel has melted open.
1. Dirty air cleaner.
2. Out of gasoline.
3. Stale gasoline.
4. Spark plug wire not connected to
spark plug.
5. Bad spark plug.
6. Water in gasoline.
7. Overchoking.
8. Low oil level.
9. Excessive rich fuel mixture.
10. Intake valve stuck open or closed.
11. Engine has lost compression.
1. Out of gasoline.
2. Low oil level.
3. Fault in engine.
1. Load is too high.
2. Dirty air filter.
3. Engine needs to be serviced.
1. Choke is opened too soon.
2. Carburetor is running too rich or too
lean.
1. Battery posts are corroded.
2. Battery cable is bad.
3. Battery is defective.
4. Receptacle is bad.
Section 4 — Troubleshooting
SOLUTION
1. Reset circuit breaker.
2. Check and repair.
3. Connect another device that is in
good condition.
4. Contact Authorized Service Facility.
1. Disconnect shorted electrical load.
2. See
3. Contact Authorized Service Facility.
4. Contact Authorized Service Facility.
Replace fuse with only an identical
10-amp replacement fuse.
1. Clean or replace air cleaner.
2. Fill fuel tank.
3. Drain fuel tank and fill with fresh fuel.
4. Connect wire to spark plug.
5. Replace spark plug.
6. Drain fuel tank; fill with fresh fuel.
7. Put choke knob to No Choke position.
8. Fill crankcase to proper level.
9. Contact Authorized Service Facility.
10. Contact Authorized Service Facility.
11. Contact Authorized Service Facility.
1. Fill fuel tank.
2. Fill crankcase to proper level.
3. Contact Authorized Service Facility.
1. See
2. Replace air filter.
3. Contact Authorized Service Facility.
1. Move choke to halfway position until
engine runs smoothly.
2. Contact Authorized Service Facility.
1. Clean battery posts.
2. Replace cable.
3. Check battery condition; replace if
defective.
4. Contact Authorized Service Facility.
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"Don't Overload the Generator"
on page 9.
"Don't Overload the Generator"
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