Porter-Cable H650IS-W instruction manual Troubleshooting Guide, Start

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM

 

CAUSE

 

CORRECTION

 

 

 

 

 

Engine will not

1.

Low on fuel or oil.

1.

Add fuel or oil.

start

2.

Ignition switch in "Off"

2.

Turn to "ON" position

 

 

 

position.

 

 

 

3.

Faulty spark plug.

3.

Replace spark plug.

 

4.

Choke in wrong position.

4.

Adjust choke accordingly.

 

5.

Fuel shut-off valve in

5.

Open fuel shut-off valve.

 

 

closed position

 

 

 

6.

Unit loaded during start-

6.

Remove load from unit.

 

 

up.

 

 

 

7.

Spark plug wire loose.

7.

Attach wire to spark plug.

 

 

 

 

 

No electrical

1.

Faulty receptacle.

1.

Have Service Center

output

2.

Circuit breaker kicked

 

replace.

 

2.

Depress and reset.

 

 

out.

 

 

 

3.

Defective capacitor.

3.

Have Service Center

 

 

 

 

replace capacitor.

 

4.

Faulty power cord.

4.

Repair or replace cord.

 

5.

GFCI switch breaker

5.

Depress and reset

 

 

kicked out (if equipped)

 

 

Repeated

1.

Overload

1.

Reduce load.

circuit breaker

2.

Faulty cords or

2.

Check for damaged, bare,

tripping

 

equipment

 

or frayed wires on

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

equipment. Replace.

 

 

 

 

 

Generator

1.

Generator overloaded.

1.

Reduce load.

overheating

2.

Insufficient ventilation.

2.

Move to adequate supply

 

 

 

 

 

of fresh air.

No auto idle

1.

Faulty solenoid

1.

Have Service Center

(if equipped)

 

 

 

replace.

 

2.

Faulty idle control switch

2.

Have Service Center

 

 

 

 

replace.

 

3.

Faulty windings in stator

3.

Have Service Center

 

 

 

 

replace.

 

4.

Faulty circuit board

4.

Have Service Center

 

 

 

 

replace.

 

5.

Faulty wire harness

5.

Have Service Center

 

 

 

 

replace.

DC does not

1.

Faulty rectifier

1.

Have Service Center

have power

 

 

 

replace.

with the

2.

Faulty windings in stator

2.

Have Service Center

circuit breaker

 

 

 

replace.

depressed

3.

Faulty wire harness

3.

Have Service Center

(if equipped)

 

 

 

replace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Generator Consumer General and Service Information Consumer Safety InformationRead and understand all safety warnings Important Safety Instructions Safety Guidelines / DefinitionsWhen installing a Double Risk of Electrocution and FireRisk of Electrocution and Fire When damagedOperation Generator in rainRisk of Fire Unit Indoors or in ANYConfined Area Risk of Unsafe Operation Risk of Breathing Inhalation HazardRisk of HOT Surfaces H650IS-W SpecificationsRisk of Moving Parts Risk from LiftingRemove Generator from Carton AssemblyOther Loose Parts Grounding the GeneratorExtension Cord Wire Gauge Chart Length Size Amperage Double Throw Transfer SwitchObtaining Electricity from the Generator Extension CordsOperation 12V DC Outlet Before Start UPGas To Start the Engine Stopping Engine Connecting Electrical LoadsConnecting Procedure for Raising or Suspending Generators Maintenance Storage Engine PreparationGenerator Wattage Calculations Determining Wattage RequirementsRunning Watts Starting Watts Volts X Amp = Watts Example 120 volts x 10 amps = 1200 watts Starting Wattage RequirementsAppliance or Load Device Typical Device Wattage Total Household Wattage CalculatorStart Troubleshooting GuideYear Limited WarrantyENG D28453 Quick Facts