Product Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING AND SPECIFICATIONS
First check below common start up issues:
Does the unit have fuel in it? Is the engine oil filled up to the threads?
Have you change / cleaned the spark plug?
If the above checklist has been conducted, please refer to the points below:
Remove all appliances, stop generator
reduced load.
Have an electrician replace cord.
needed. Remove, clean or replace spark plug.
cleaned regularly.
to cool and then press reset.
GENERATOR TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SUGGESTED CORRECTION
ENGINE WILL NOT START
Low on fuel or oil content
Engine On/OFF switch is "OFF position
Faulty spark plug
Choke lever in wrong position
Fuel shut-off valve in closed position
Unit loaded during start-up
Spark plug wire loose
Old fuel in carburettor
Add fuel or oil
Turn the engine switch to ON position
Replace or clean spark plug
Adjust choke lever
Open fuel shut-off valve
Remove load from unit
Attach wire to spark plug
Check the master 240V switch is ON
Open drain screw until fresh fuel runs through
NO ELECTRICAL OUTPUT
Faulty receptacle
Have service centre replace receptable
Overload has been triggered
and restart. Reconnect appliances but with
Master 240V switch turn off
REPEATED OVERLOAD
Overload has been triggered
Reduce load
Faulty cords or equipment
Check for damaged, bare or frayed wires
on equipment. Replace.
GENERAL OVERHEATING
Generator overloaded
Reduce Load
Insufficient ventilation
Move to adequate supply of fresh air
Motor needs to be cleared of carbon
Remove, check and clean spark arrestor if
Block exhaust / spark arrester
Spark arrester and muffler screen should be
cleaned regularly.
Check oil level
Add oil so oil is at correct level
Generator not sitting on flat or level
Move generator to a level and flat surface
surface
Red to positive and black to negative.
Faulty Power cord
NO DC OUTPUT
DC circuit breaker requires resetting
Remove load from generator. Allow the reset
Reset button continues to open when
Check polarity to battery is being charged.
load is applied
Fuel not getting through the motor
Check fuel filter, if clogged, replace
Block exhaust / spark arrester
Spark arrester and muffler screens should be
GENERATOR KEEPS STOPPING
OR IS OPERATING ROUGH
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