Use and Care Guide

26 | Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment
WARNING
Before attempting to service or troubleshoot the generator, the owner or service technician must rst read the owner’s
manual and understand and follow all safety instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in conditions that can
lead to voiding of the EPA certication or product warranty, serious personal injury, property damage or even death.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POTENTIAL CAUSE SOLUTION
Engine is running, but no
electrical output
1. Circuit breakers are tripped. 1. Reset the circuit breakers and check for
overload condition.
2. The power cord’s plug connector is not
fully engaged in the generator’s outlet.
2. Verify plug connector is rmly engaged
in the generator’s outlet. If using the 240V
outlet, make sure plug connector is rotated
1/4 turn in the clockwise direction.
3. Faulty or defective power cord 3. Replace power cord.
4. Faulty or defective electrical appliance 4. Try connecting a known good appliance
to verify the generator is producing electrical
power.
5. GFCI outlet is tripped 5. Switch the GFCI breaker to operating
position.
6. If trying 1-5 above does not solve
the problem, the cause might be the
generator has a fault.
6. Take the generator to your nearest
authorized service dealer.
Engine will not start or
remain running while
trying to start.
1. Fuel shuto valve is in the OFF
position.
1. Move the fuel shut o valve to the ON
position.
2. Generator is out of gasoline. 2. Add gasoline to the generator.
3. Fuel ow is obstructed. 3. Inspect and clean fuel delivery passages.
4. Starting battery may have insucient
charge
4. On electric start models only. Check
battery output and charge battery as
necessary.
5. Dirty air lter 5. Check and clean the air lter.
6. Low oil level shut down switch is
preventing the unit from starting.
6. Check oil level and add oil if necessary.
7. Spark plug boot is not fully engaged
with the spark plug tip.
7. Firmly push down on the spark plug boot
to ensure the boot is fully engaged
8. Spark plug is faulty. 8. Remove and check the spark plug.
Replace if faulty.
9. Stale fuel 9. Drain fuel and replace with fresh fuel.
10. If trying 1-9 above does not solve
the problem, the cause might be the
generator has a fault.
10. Take the generator to your nearest
authorized service dealer.