Porter-Cable H451CS instruction manual Troubleshooting Guide, Problem Cause Correction

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Engine will not start

1.

Low on fuel or oil.

 

2.

Ignition switch in "Off" position.

 

3.

Faulty spark plug.

 

4.

Choke in wrong position.

 

5.

Fuel shut-off valve in closed

 

 

position.

 

6.

Unit loaded during start-up.

 

7.

Spark plug wire loose.

1.Add fuel or oil.

2.Turn to "ON" position

3.Replace spark plug.

4.Adjust choke accordingly.

5.Open fuel shut-off valve.

6.Remove load from unit.

7.Attach wire to spark plug.

No electrical output

1.

Faulty receptacle.

1.

Have Service Center replace.

 

 

2.

Circuit breaker kicked out.

2.

Depress and reset.

 

 

3.

Defective capacitor.

3.

Have Service Center replace

 

 

 

 

 

capacitor.

 

 

4.

Faulty power cord.

4.

Repair or replace cord.

 

 

5.

GFCI switch breaker kicked out.

5.

Depress and reset.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Repeated circuit breaker

1.

Overload

1.

Reduce load.

tripping

2.

Faulty cords or equipment.

2.

Check for damaged, bare, or

 

 

 

 

 

frayed wires on equipment.

 

 

 

 

 

Replace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Generator overheating

1.

Generator overloaded.

1.

Reduce load.

 

 

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 have power

1. Faulty rectifier

1. Have Service Center replace.

with the circuit breaker

2. Faulty windings in stator

2. Have Service Center replace.

depressed

3.

Faulty wire harness

3. Have Service Center replace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Generator Model SpecificationThis Warranty is not Transferable and does not Cover WarrantyRisk of Electrocution and Fire Safety Guidelines DefinitionsImportant Safety Instructions Hazard What could Happen HOW to Prevent ITWet, icy, or flooded conditions Read and Understand ALL Warnings BeforeAttempting to Operate Generator Operation of generator in rainArea Risk of FireOr wall. do not Operate Unit Indoors or in ANY ConfinedRisk of Breathing Inhalation Hazard On your generator Protector will void the warrantyRisk of Unsafe Operation To use a U.L. listed voltage surgeRisk of Moving Parts Risk of HOT SurfacesRisk from Lifting Obtaining Electricity from the Generator AssemblyRemove Generator from Carton Grounding the GeneratorOperation Before Start UP To Start the Engine Connecting Electrical LoadsStopping Engine Customer Responsibilities Table MaintenanceEngine Maintenance Generator MaintenanceEngine Preparation StorageRunning Watts Starting Watts Wattage CalculationsVolts X Amp = Watts Volts x 10 amps = 1200 watts Starting Wattage RequirementsAppliance or Load Device Typical Device Wattage Total Household Wattage CalculatorProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting GuideAlways Refer to the Manuals Supplied with this Unit Generator Quick Facts