Porter-Cable T525, CTE300 Troubleshooting Guide, Engine will not start, No electrical output

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

 

PROBLEM

 

CAUSE

 

CORRECTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine will not start

1.

Low on fuel or oil.

1.

Add fuel or oil.

 

 

2.

Ignition switch in "Off" position.

2.

Turn to "ON" position

 

 

3.

Faulty spark plug.

3.

Replace spark plug.

 

 

4.

Choke in wrong position.

4.

Adjust choke accordingly.

 

 

5.

Fuel shut-off valve in closed

5.

Open fuel shut-off valve.

 

 

 

position.

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Unit loaded during start-up.

6.

Remove load from unit.

 

 

7.

Spark plug wire loose.

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

 

 

 

(BS600)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Repeated circuit breaker tripping

1.

Overload

1.

Reduce load.

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Instruction Manual Generators 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 Operation of generator in rainArea Risk of FireOr wall. do not Operate Unit Indoors or in ANY ConfinedRisk of Breathing Inhalation Hazard Use a U.L. listed voltage surge Risk of Unsafe OperationYour generator Risk of Moving Parts Risk of HOT SurfacesRisk from Lifting Grounding the Generator AssemblyTypical Installation of Battery BS600 & BSV800 Remove Generator from CartonAmperage Extension Cord Wire Gauge Chart LengthObtaining Electricity from the Generator For BSV800Operation Stopping Engine Connecting Electrical LoadsCustomer Responsibilities Table MaintenanceEngine Maintenance Generator MaintenanceEngine Preparation StorageRunning Watts Starting Watts Wattage CalculationsExample Hand Drill 12V DC Battery ChargerRun StartAppliance or Load Device Typical Device Wattage Total Household Wattage CalculatorRepeated circuit breaker tripping Troubleshooting GuideEngine will not start No electrical outputGenerator Quick Facts

BS600, T525, CTE300 specifications

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