Troubleshooting Guide - Porter-Cable BSV550-W Instruction Manual

PROBLEM
Engine will
not start
No electrical
output
Repeated
circuit
breaker
tripping
Generator
overheating
A16596

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

CAUSE
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. 6.
7. Spark plug wire loose.
1. Faulty receptacle.
2. Circuit breaker kicked out.
3. Defective capacitor.
4. Faulty power cord.
5. GFCI switch breaker kicked
out (if equipped)
1. Overload
2. Faulty cords or equipment
1. Generator overloaded.
2. Insufficient ventilation.
CORRECTION
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
7. Attach wire to spark plug.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5. Depress and reset
1.
2.
1.
2.
20- ENG
Add fuel or oil.
Turn to "ON" position
Replace spark plug.
Adjust choke accordingly.
Open fuel shut-off valve.
Remove load from unit.
Have Service Center
replace.
Depress and reset.
Have Service Center
replace capacitor.
Repair or replace cord.
Reduce load.
Check for damaged,
bare, or frayed wires on
equipment. Replace.
Reduce load.
Move to adequate supply
of fresh air.