Buffalo GEN1850 Instruction Manual page 21

Engine will not start.
Engine will not start.
Engine runs but there is no electrical output.
Generator starts but won't stay running
Generator starts but won't stay running
Generator runs but does not support all
connected electrical devices.
If the engine starts and runs, but does not
produce power, or power is too low.
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Gas is not getting to carburetor.
Two wires on the back of the switch may be
disconnected.
Reset button is "off."
Bad connecting wires/cables.
Bad electrical device connected to generator.
Generator is overloaded.
Choke is in On position, or gas is empty.
Carburetor needs to be reset
Short in one of the connected devices.
Air filter is dirty.
Governor screw needs adjusting.
Make sure gas is getting to the carburetor.
Remove the carburetor and turn the drain
screw counter clockwise. Don't remove
completely.
Make sure two wires on the back of the switch
are connected.
Push reset button to "on."
Try a different extension cord.
Disconnect device, try connecting another
device.
Reduce draw on generator to within this
generator's rated wattage by reducing number
of connected electrical devices.
Make sure that after it is started, move the
Choke to the off position. Make sure at least
one inch of gas is in the tank.
Adjust the fuel screw on the carburetor. Turn
the screw clockwise until it bottoms out, then
turn it counter clockwise 2 -1/2 full turns. This is
resetting the air and gas flow ratio.
Disconnect any faulty or short-circuited
electrical loads.
Clean or replace air filter.
Plug in voltmeter on VAC. See what the volts
are. The reading should be 110 to 120. If it is
too high or too low, adjust the governor screw,
which is located above the pull start (on the
green metal shroud). WARNING – DO NOT
ADJUST THE GOVERNOR SCREW
WITHOUT USING A VOLTMETER. YOU
NEED A VOLTMENTER. ONLY ATTEMPT
THIS IF YOU HAVE A VOLTMETER AND ARE
FAMILIAR WITH USING IT. IT COULD CAUSE
DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY. Turn it
clockwise to turn volts up and kick the idle up.
You may have to compensate for the increased
idle from the governor screw with the idle
screw.
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