User Manual

18
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Cause Solution
Engine will
not start
Engine will
not start
(continued
from page
19)
Engine switch is set to “OFF”. Set engine switch to “ON”.
Fuel valve is turned to
“CLOSED”.
Turn fuel valve to “OPEN” position.
Choke is open. Close the choke
Engine is out of gas. Add gas.
Engine is filled with
contaminated or old gas
Change the gas on the engine.
Spark plug is dirty. Clean spark plug.
Spark plug is broken. Replace spark plug.
Generator is not on level
surface.
Move generator to a level surface to
prevent low oil shutdown from
triggering.
Oil is low Add or replace oil.
Engine
runs but
there is no
electrical
output
Circuit breaker is off.
Set the circuit breaker to the “ON”
position.
Bad connecting wires/cables.
If you are using an extension cord,
try a different one.
Bad electrical device
connected to generator.
Try connecting a different device.
Air cleaner is dirty. Clean or replace air cleaner.
devices. short-circuited electrical loads.
Shorten one of the connected Try disconnecting any faulty or
to the generator.
Try connecting fewer electrical loads
Generator is overloaded
connected.
devices
electrical
support all
does not
runs but
Generator