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 position.	5. Open fuel shut-off valve.
	6.	Unit loaded during start-up.	6.	Remove load from unit.
	7.	Spark plug wire loose.	7. Attach wire to spark plug.
	8.	Faulty fuel shut-off solenoid.	8. Have an Authorized Service Center
				replace.

No electrical output	1.	Faulty receptacle.	1.	Have an Authorized Service Center
				replace.
	2.	Circuit breaker kicked out.	2.	Depress and reset.
	3.	Defective capacitor.	3.	Have an Authorized Service Center
				replace.
	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
	2.	Faulty cords or equipment.	2.	Check for damaged, bare, or
				frayed wires on equipment. Replace.

Generator overheating

No auto idle (if equipped)

DC does not have power with the circuit breaker depressed (if equipped)

1.Generator overloaded.

2.Insufficient ventilation.

1.Faulty solenoid.

2.Faulty idle control switch.

3.Faulty windings in stator.

4.Faulty circuit board.

5.Faulty wire harness.

1.Faulty rectifier.

2.Faulty windings in stator.

3.Faulty wire harness.

1.Reduce load.

2.Move to adequate supply of fresh air.

1.Have Service Center replace.

2.Have Service Center replace.

3.Have Service Center replace.

4.Have Service Center replace.

5.Have Service Center replace.

1.Have Service Center replace.

2.Have Service Center replace.

3.Have Service Center replace.

20 — ENG

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE