Owner's Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
!
WARNING
Before attempting to service or
troubleshoot the generator, the owner
or service technician must first read
the owner’s manual and understand
and follow all safety instructions.
Failure to follow all instructions may
result in conditions that can lead to
voiding of the EPA certification or
product warranty, serious personal
injury, property damage or even death.
PROBLEM POTENTIAL CAUSE SOLUTION
Engine is running, but no
electrical output.
1. Circuit breakers are tripped. 1. Reset the circuit breakers and check for overload
condition (see pages 22 and 24).
2.
The power cord’s plug
connector is not fully engaged
in the generator’s outlet.
2. Verify plug connector is firmly engaged in the
generator’s outlet. If using the 240V outlet, make sure
plug connector is rotated 1/4 turn in the clockwise
direction.
3. Faulty or defective power cord 3. Replace power cord.
4. Faulty or defective electrical
appliance
4. Try connecting a known good appliance to verify the
generator is producing electrical power.
5. If trying 1-4 above does not
solve the problem, the cause
might be the generator has a
fault.
5. Take the generator to your nearest authorized
service dealer.
Engine will not start or
remain r
unning while trying
to start.
1. Fuel shutoff valve is in the OFF
position.
1.
Move the fuel shutoff valve to the ON position (see
pages 23 and 24).
2. Generator is out of gasoline. 2. Add gasoline to the generator (see page 21).
3. Fuel flow is obstructed. 3. Inspect and clean fuel delivery passages.
4. Unit is overchoked. 4. Move the choke lever halfway between the ON and
OFF positions (see pages 23 and 24).
5. Starting battery may have
insufficient charge
5. On electric start models only. Check battery output
and charge battery as necessary.
6. Dirty air filter 6. Check and clean the air filter (see pages 28-30).
7. Low oil level shutdown switch
is preventing the unit from
starting.
7. Check oil level and add oil if necessary (see pages
27 and 28).
8. Spark plug boot is not fully
engaged with the spark plug tip.
8. Firmly push down on the spark plug boot to ensure
the boot is fully engaged (see pages 30 and 31).
9. Spark plug is faulty. 9. Remove and check the spark plug. Replace if faulty
(see pages 30 and 31).
10. Dirty/plugged spark arrestor 10. Check and clean the spark arrestor (see page 31).
11. Stale fuel 11. Drain fuel and replace with fresh fuel (see page
21).
12. If trying 1-11 above does not
solve the problem, the cause
might be the generator has a
fault.
12. Take the generator to your nearest authorized
service dealer.