Porter-Cable H1000IS-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
		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.	Circuit breaker kicked	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	2.	Faulty cords or	2.	Check for damaged, bare,
	tripping		equipment		or frayed wires on
			equipment		or frayed wires on
					equipment. Replace.

	Generator	1.	Generator overloaded.	1.	Reduce load.
	overheating	2.	Insufficient ventilation.	2.	Move to adequate supply
		2.	Insufficient ventilation.	2.	Move to adequate supply
					of fresh air.
	No auto idle	1.	Faulty solenoid	1.	Have Service Center
					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	2.	Faulty windings in stator	2.	Have Service Center
	circuit breaker				replace.
	depressed	3.	Faulty wire harness	3.	Have Service Center
		3.	Faulty wire harness	3.	Have Service Center
					replace.

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Contents Generator Consumer Safety Information Safety Guidelines / DefinitionsImportant Safety Instructions Risk of Electrocution and FireRisk of Electrocution and Fire When installing a DoubleBe used OperationUnit Indoors or in ANY Risk of FireConfined Area Risk of Breathing Inhalation Hazard Risk of Unsafe Operation Risk of Moving Parts Risk of HOT SurfacesRisk from Lifting Specifications Consumer General and Service InformationAssembly Read and understand all safety warningsAssemble Wheel KIT UnpackingHole in Axle Without the holeExtended Hub ENG Assemble Skyhook ENG Grounding the Generator Extension Cord Wire Gauge Chart Amperage Length Size Double Throw Transfer SwitchObtaining Electricity from the Generator Extension CordsOperation 12V DC Outlet Idle ControlBefore Start UP Choose the correct applicationTo Start the Engine Connecting Electrical LoadsStopping Engine Engine speed has been factory set to provide safe operationConnecting Procedure for Raising or Suspending Generator Maintenance Storage BatteryEngine Preparation GeneratorDetermining Wattage Requirements Wattage CalculationsRunning Watts Starting Watts 250 500 Starting Wattage Requirements1000 Appliance or Load Device Typical Device Wattage Total Household Wattage CalculatorStart Troubleshooting GuideResponsibility of Original Purchaser initial User Limited WarrantyENG Quick Facts