Troubleshooting Guide - EarthQuake IG800W Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM
Engine will not start
Engine starts, then
runs rough
Engine is hard to start
Engine misses or lacks
power
Engine runs, then
quits
Engine revs too high
Engine speed increases and decreases, this is normal as the generator starts up and as loads vary.
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Engine switch in STOP position
2. Out of fuel
3. Fuel valve in OFF position
4. Spark plug wire disconnected
5. Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly gapped
6. Economy switch in ON position
7. Fuel tank cap air vent in CLOSED position
1. Dirty air filter
2. Choke partially engaged
3. Defective or dirty spark plug
4. Economy switch is defective
5. Carburetor out of adjustment
1. Stale fuel
2. Spark plug wire loose
3. Dirty carburetor
1. Clogged fuel tank
2. Clogged air filter
3. Carburetor out of adjustment or bad
4. Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly gapped
1. Fuel tank cap air vent in CLOSED position
2. Low fuel level
3. Incorrect engine oil level
4. Contaminated fuel
5. Defective low oil level switch
6. Defective ignition coil
1. Carburetor out of adjustment
or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5
800 Watt Inverter Generator
REMEDY/ACTION
1. Push engine switch to RUN position
2. Refuel
3. Turn fuel valve to ON position
4. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug
5. Clean, replace or gap spark plug
6. Push economy switch to the OFF position; Once
generator is running push to the ON position
7. Turn to OPEN position
1. Clean or replace air filter
2. Turn off choke
3. Clean or replace spark plug
4. Replace economy switch
5. Call Earthquake Customer Service
1. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh. Use fuel
stabilizer at end of season
2. Make sure spark wire is securely attached to
spark plug
3. Clean carburetor, use fuel stabilizer, new fuel can
1. Remove and clean fuel tank
2. Clean or replace air filter
3. Call Earthquake Customer Service
4. Clean, replace or gap spark plug
1. Turn to OPEN position
2. Add fuel to tank
3. Check engine oil level, add or drain as needed
4. Remove and replace contaminated fuel; Clean or
replace fuel strainer
5. Replace low oil level switch
6. Replace ignition coil
1. Call Earthquake Customer Service
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