Porter-Cable BSI525 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.

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