User manual

21
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Cause Correction
Engine is running, but no AC output is
available.
1. Circuit breakers is open.
2. Fault in generator.
3. Poor connection or defective cord
set.
4. Connected device is bad.
1. Reset circuit breaker.
2. Contact Sears or other qualified
service dealer.
3. Check and repair.
4. Connect another device that is in
good condition.
Engine runs good at no-load but "bogs
down" when loads are connected.
1. Short circuit in a connected load.
2. Engine speed is too slow.
3. Generator is overloaded.
4. Shorted generator circuit.
1. Disconnect shorted electrical load.
2. Contact Sears or other qualified
service dealer.
3. See Don't Overload Generator.
4. Contact Sears or other qualified
service dealer.
Engine will not start; or starts and runs
rough.
1. Rocker Switch set to "Off".
2. Fuel Valve is in "Off" position.
3. Dirty air cleaner.
4. Out of fuel.
5. Stale fuel.
6. Spark plug wire not connected to
spark plug.
7. Bad spark plug.
8. Water in fuel.
9. Flooded.
10. Excessively rich fuel mixture.
11. Intake valve stuck open or closed.
12. Engine has lost compression.
1. Set switch to "On".
2. Turn fuel valve to "Open" position.
3. Clean or replace air cleaner.
4. Fill fuel tank.
5. Drain gas tank and carburetor; fill
with fresh fuel.
6. Connect wire to spark plug.
7. Replace spark plug.
8. Drain fuel tank and carburetor; fill
with fresh fuel.
9. Wait 5 minutes and re-crank engine.
10. Contact Sears or other qualified
service dealer.
11. Contact Sears or other qualified
service dealer.
12. Contact Sears or other qualified
service dealer.
Engine shuts down when running.
Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank.
Engine lacks power.
1. Load is too high.
2. Dirty air filter.
1. See Don't Overload Generator.
2. Replace air filter.
Engine "hunts" (speed constantly
fluctuates) or falters.
Carburetor is running too rich or too
lean.
Contact Sears or other qualified service
dealer.