Use and Care Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Cause Solution

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.

Engine will not

start

Oil is low Add or replace oil.

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.

Engine runs but

there is no

electrical output

Bad electrical device

connected to generator.

Try connecting a different device.

Generator is overloaded

Try connecting fewer electrical loads

to the generator.

Short in one of the connected

devices.

Try disconnecting any faulty or

short-circuited electrical loads.

Generator runs

but does not

support all

electrical devices

connected.

Air cleaner is dirty. Clean or replace air cleaner.

Change the Carbon-Brush