Porter-Cable A02871-043-0 instruction manual Troubleshooting Guide, Start

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A02871

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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Contents Generator Consumer Safety Information Consumer General and Service InformationImportant 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 Specifications Risk of Moving PartsRisk from Lifting Assembly UnpackingAssemble Portablility KIT Valve stem Other Loose Parts Grounding the Generator Double Throw Transfer SwitchObtaining Electricity from the Generator Extension CordsOperation To Start the Engine Stopping Engine Connecting Electrical LoadsEngine Maintenance MaintenanceGenerator Maintenance Customer Responsibilities TableStorage Engine PreparationGenerator Determining Wattage Requirements Wattage CalculationsStarting Wattage Requirements Application GuideAppliance or Load Device Typical Device Wattage Total Household Wattage CalculatorStart Troubleshooting GuideResponsibility of Original Purchaser initial User Limited WarrantyENG A02871 Quick Facts