Operation Manual

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10. TROUBLE SHOOTING
When the engine will not start:
Refill the fuel tank. Is there fuel in the tank?
Is the engine switch on? Turn the engine switch on.
Is there enough oil in the
engine?
Add the recommended oil.
Is there a spark from
the spark plug?
Replace the
spark plug.
Take the generator to
an authorized dealer.
WARNING
Be sure there is no spilled
fuel around the spark plug.
Spilled fuel may ignite.
If the engine still does not
start, take the generator to
an authorized dealer.
To check:
1) Remove the spark plug cap and
clean any dirt from around the spark
plug.
2) Remove the spark plug and install
the spark plug in the plug cap.
3) Set the plug side electrode on the
cylinder head to ground.
4) Pull the recoil starter, sparks should
jump across the gap.
NO
NO
NO
YES
YES
YES
NO
Still no
spark