Product Manual

Troubleshooting
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Causes
Possible Remedies
Engine will not start.
a) Low oil level.
b) Fouled spark plug.
c) Out of fuel.
d) Engine switch in OFF position.
e) Fuel valve in OFF position.
f) Choke is in OPEN position.
g) Battery not charged.
h) Bad fuel.
i) Fuel filter restricted.
j) Carburetor malfunctioning.
k) Ignition malfunctioning.
l) Inlet and Outlet valves stuck.
a) Fill crankcase to proper oil level.
b) Clean or replace spark plug.
c) Fill fuel tank.
d) Place engine switch in ON position.
e) Turn fuel valve to ON position.
f) Move choke lever to CLOSED (cold engine only)
g) Recharge battery.
h) Drain fuel and refuel.
i) Clean or replace filter.
j) Clean or replace carburetor.
k) Replace ignition switch.
l) Check and adjust valve clearance.
Voltage too low.
a) Engine speed too slow.
b) Generator is overloaded.
a) Bring generator to a qualified technician for
adjustment.
b) Reduce the load.(See Power Load Planning &
Mgt. section of this manual.)
Circuit breaker trips.
a) Defective load connected to generator.
b) Defective receptacle.
c) Generator overloaded.
a) Disconnect load.
b) Replace receptacle.
c) Reduce the load.(See Power Load Planning &
Mgt. section of this manual.)
Voltage too high.
a) Engine speed too high.
a) Bring generator to a qualified technician for
adjustment.
Generator overheating.
a) Generator is overloaded.
b) Insufficient ventilation.
a) Reduce the load.(See Power Load Planning &
Mgt. section of this manual.)
b) Make sure there is at least 7 feet of clearance on
all sides of generator.
No output voltage.
a) Defective load connected to generator.
b) Broken or loose wire.
c) Defective receptacle.
d) Defective stator.
e) Defective rotor.
f) Circuit breaker tripped.
a) Disconnect load.
b) Bring generator to a qualified technician for repair.
c) Replace receptacle.
d) Bring generator to a qualified technician for repair.
e) Bring generator to a qualified technician for repair.
f) Reset circuit breaker and reduce loads connected
to the generator.
Engine lacks power.
a) Generator is overloaded.
b) Dirty air filter.
c) Bad fuel.
d) Fuel filter restricted.
e) Carburetor malfunctioning.
f) Ignition malfunctioning.
g) Inlet and Outlet valves stuck.
h) Spark arrester clogged.
a) Reduce the load.(See Power Load Planning &
Mgt. section of this manual.)
b) Clean or replace air filter.
c) Drain fuel and refuel.
d) Clean or replace filter.
e) Clean or replace carburetor.
f) Replace ignition switch.
g) Check and adjust valve clearance.
h) Clean screen or replace spark arrester.
Engine shuts down
during operation.
a) Out of fuel.
b) Low oil level.
a) Fill fuel tank.
b) Fill crankcase to proper oil level.