Briggs & Stratton 01970, 01971 owner manual Troubleshooting, Problem Cause Correction

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Portable Generator

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Cause

Correction

 

1.

One of the circuit breakers is

1.

Reset circuit breaker.

 

 

open.

 

 

 

2.

Fault in generator.

2.

Contact Authorized service

No AC output is available, but

 

 

 

facility.

3.

Poor connection or defective

3.

Check and repair.

generator is running.

 

cord set.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Connected device is bad.

4.

Connect another device that is in

 

 

 

 

good condition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Short circuit in a connected load.

1.

Disconnect shorted electrical

Generator runs good at no-load

 

 

 

load.

2.

Generator is overloaded.

2.

See "Don't Overload Generator".

but "bogs" down" when loads are

connected.

3.

Shorted generator circuit.

3.

Contact Authorized service

 

 

 

 

facility.

 

 

 

Generator will not start; or starts

Low oil level.

Fill crankcase to proper level or place

and runs rough.

 

 

generator on level surface.

 

 

 

 

 

Generator shuts down during

1.

Out of fuel.

1.

Fill fuel tank.

2.

Low oil level.

2.

Fill crankcase to proper level or

operation.

 

 

 

place generator on level surface.

 

 

 

 

Generator lacks power.

Load is too high.

See "Don't Overload Generator".

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents 01970 5250W 01971 Table of Contents Safety RulesHazard Symbols and Meanings Equipment DescriptionGenerator produces powerful voltage When Adjusting or Making Repairs to Your Generator Assembly Before Starting the EngineRemove Generator From Carton Add Engine Oil and FuelUsing the Generator Connecting to a Building’s Electrical SystemOperating Generator System GroundConnecting Electrical Loads Generator Adapter Cord SETReceptacles Stopping the EngineCold Weather Operation Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex ReceptaclesPower Management Dont Overload GeneratorCapacity General Maintenance Recommendations Engine MaintenanceGenerator Maintenance Generator CleaningStorage Generator StorageEngine Storage Other Storage Tips Troubleshooting Problem Cause CorrectionPortable Generator Portable Generator OUR Equipment Tabla DE Contenidos Descripción DEL EquipoInstrucciones DE Seguridad AdvertenciaPeligro Los generadores producen un voltaje muy poderosoPrecaución Cuando Ajuste O Haga Reparaciones a SU GeneradorMontaje Antes DE Darle Arranque AL MotorPara Retirar el Generador de la Caja Agregar Aceite al Motor y GasolinaUSO DEL Generador Operando EL Generador PrecauciónJuego DE Cables DEL Adaptador DEL Generador Receptáculos PrecauciónParado Del Motor 120/240 Voltios AC, 30 Amp, Receptáculo de SeguridadVolt AC, 20 Amp, Receptáculos Dobles Operación Durante un Clima FríoNo Sobrecargue Generador CapacidadControl de la Energía Recomendaciones Generales DE Mantenimiento Mantenimiento del MotorPara Limpiar el Generador Mantenimiento del GeneradorAlmacenamiento Almacenando el GeneradorAlmacenando el Motor Otras Sugerencias Para el AlmacenandoProblemo Accion Causa Diagnositicos DE AveríasNotas Garantía Limitada Instruction Sheet Hoja DE LA Instruccion 01971 5250W Schematic Wiring Diagram Exploded View Main Unit Parts List Main Unit DescriptionExploded View and Parts List Alternator Watt Portable Generators Watt Portable Generators

01970, 01971 specifications

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