Troubleshooting - Briggs & Stratton Home Generator Systems Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
Engine is running, but no AC output
is available.
Engine runs good at no‑load but "bogs
down" when loads are connected.
Engine will not start; or starts and
runs rough.
Engine shuts down during operation.
Loss of power on circuits.
Unit will not exercise weekly.
Excessive Vibration
Odor of fuel
Utility power returns, unit does not
stop
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Cause
1. Circuit breaker open or defective.
2. Fault in generator.
3. Poor wiring connections or
defective transfer switch.
1. Short circuit in a connected load.
2. Generator is overloaded.
3. Shorted generator circuit.
4. Fuel Pressure is incorrect.
5. Natural gas fuel mixture is incorrect.
6. Kinked fuel line between regulator
and engine.
1. 15 Amp fuse missing or blown.
2. Fuel supply turned off or depleted.
3. Thermal Fuse assenbly blown.
3. Failed battery.
1. Fuel supply turned off or depleted.
2. Fault indicator blinking.
1. Generator circuit breaker is open.
2. Transfer switch problems.
1. System Switch not on AUTO
2. Exercise timer not set.
3. Failed battery.
4. 15 Amp fuse missing or blown.
1. Loose mechanical fastener.
1. Fuel leak.
1. Blown fuses in transfer switch.
2. 5 minute minimum runtime not
lapsed.
3. Poor wire connection or defective
controllers
Correction
1. Reset or replace circuit breaker.
2. Contact local service facility.
3. Check and repair.
1. Disconnect shorted electrical load.
2. Turn off one or more loads.
3. Contact local service facility.
4. See Gaseous Fuel System in the
Installation Manual.
5. See Gaseous Fuel System in the
Installation Manual.
6. Remove kink in fuel line. Replace
if necessary.
1. Install (new) 15 Amp fuse. See
System Control Panel.
2. Open fuel valve(s); check
propane tank.
3. Replace thermal fuse.
3. Failed battery.
1. Check fuel valves, fill propane tank.
2. Count blinks and refer to Fault
Detection System.
1. Reset circuit breaker.
2. See the transfer switch manual.
1. Set System Switch to AUTO.
2. Set exercise timer.
3. Replace battery.
4. Install (new) 15 Amp fuse.
1. Check and repair or contact local
service facility.
1. Turn off manual shutoff fuel valve.
Contact local service facility.
1. Install (new) fuses.
2. Wait 5 minutes.
3. Check and repair or contact local
service facility.