Owner's Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POTENTIAL CAUSE SOLUTION
Remote start system not
working.
1. Low battery in remote start key
fo
b
1. Replace batteries in key fob.
2. Exceeding the range of remote
start key fob
2. Move closer to generator. Must be no more than 109
yards (100 M) away.
3. Remote start key fob not
programmed to generator
3. Program key fob to generator (see Programming the
Generator for Remote Start on page 29).
Generator suddenly stops
running.
1. Generator is out of fuel. 1. Check fuel level (see page 28). Add fuel if
necessary.
2. The low oil shutdown switch
has stopped the engine.
2. Check oil level and add oil if necessary (see pages
35 and 36).
3. Too much load 3. Restart the generator and reduce the load.
4. If trying 1-3 above does
not solve the problem, the
cause might be a fault in the
generator.
4. Take the generator to your nearest authorized
service dealer.
Engine runs erratic; does
not hold a steady RPM.
1. Dirty air filter 1. Replace the air filter (see page 39).
2.
Applied loads may be cycling
on and off
2. As applied loads cycle, changes in engine speed
may occur; this is a normal condition.
3. If trying 1-2 above does
not solve the problem, the
cause might be a fault in the
generator.
3. Take the generator to your nearest authorized
service dealer.