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Section5
Troubleshooting
5.1 -- Troubleshooting Guide
Engine is running, but no AC
1.
Circuit breaker is open.
1.
Reset circuit breaker.
output is available.
2.
Poor connection or defective cord set.
2.
Check and repair.
3.
Connected device is bad.
3.
Connect another device that is in good condition.
4.
Fault in generator.
4.
Contact Authorized Service Facility.
Engine runs well but bogs down
1.
Short circuit in a connected load.
1.
Disconnect shorted electrical load.
when loads are connected.
2.
Generator is overloaded.
2.
See "Don't Overload the Generator".
3.
Engine speed is too slow.
3.
Contact Authorized Service Facility.
4.
Shorted generator circuit.
4.
Contact Authorized Service Facility.
Engine will not start; or starts
1.
Fuel Shut-off is OFF.
1.
Turn Fuel Shut-off ON.
and runs rough.
2.
Dirty air filter.
2.
Clean or replace air filter.
3.
Out of fuel.
3.
Replace the fuel tank.
4.
Spark plug wire not connected to spark plug.
4.
Connect wire to spark plug.
5.
Bad spark plug.
6.
Water in fuel or cylinder overfilled.
7.
Low oil level.
8.
Excessive rich fuel mixture.
9.
Intake valve stuck open or closed.
10.
Engine has lost compression.
5.
Replace spark plug.
6.
Replace fuel (LP) cylinder.
7.
Fill crankcase to proper level.
8.
Contact Authorized Service Facility.
9.
Contact Authorized Service Facility.
10.
Contact Authorized Service Facility.
Engine shuts down during
1.
Out of fuel.
1.
Replace the fuel tank.
operation.
2.
Low oil level.
2.
Fill crankcase to proper level.
3.
Fault in engine.
3.
Contact Authorized Service Facility.
Engine lacks power.
1.
Load is too high.
1.
Reduce load (see "Don't Overload the Generator").
2.
Dirty air filter.
2.
Clean or replace air filter.
3.
Engine needs to be serviced.
3.
Contact Authorized Service Facility.
Engine "hunts" or falters.
1.
Carburetor is running too rich or too lean.
1.
Contact Authorized Service Facility.
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