Operating Guide

18
TROUBLESHOOTING
Issue:
Possible Cause:
Solution:
Check:
Engine Will
Not Start
Generator switch in the off “ 0 ”
position
Turn the generator switch to the
correct position.
Start the engine.
Choke knob in the wrong position
Place the choke knob in the
correct position.
No fuel
Fill the fuel tank.
Bad or contaminated fuel Check the fuel.
Not enough oil in the engine
Check the oil level. If low, add
the recommended oil.
Dirty air filter
Clean the air filter.
No fuel at the carburetor
Make sure the fuel switch is in
the on " I " position.
Engine flooded
Wait 5 minutes.
No spark
Replace the spark plug.
For electric start, start the engine
using the recoil starter.
If the generator starts, check the
battery. If the battery is providing
less than 12.4 volts, replace the
battery.
If the engine still will not start: Take the unit to an authorized service provider.
Engine Runs
Rough (no
load)
Dirty air filter
Stop the engine and check the
air filter. Clean if needed.
Start the engine /
check if it runs rough
Choke knob in the wrong position
Place the choke knob in the
correct position.
If the engine still runs rough:
Take the unit to an authorized service provider.
Engine Shuts
Down
Out of fuel
Check the fuel. Fill the tank if
necessary.
Start the engine /
check if it shuts down.
Not enough oil in the engine
Check the oil level. If low, add
the recommended oil.
Dirty air filter
Clean the air filter.
Generator overloaded
Unplug some of the devices.
If the engine still shuts down: Take the unit to an authorized service provider.
Engine Runs
Rough (with
load)
Dirty air filter
Stop the engine and check the
air filter. Clean if needed.
Start the engine /
check if it runs rough.
Generator overloaded
Unplug some of the devices.
Defective device plugged in
Unplug defective device.
If the engine still runs rough:
Take the unit to an authorized service provider.
Engine Runs,
But Generator
Does Not
Provide
Power
Circuit breaker is open
Close the circuit breaker.
Start the engine /
check for power.
Bad connection
Stop the engine and check the
connections.
Defective power cord
Replace the cord.
Defective device plugged in
Unplug defective device.
If there is still no power:
Take the unit to an authorized service provider.