Briggs & Stratton 030213, 030212 owner manual Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Cause

Solution

 

1.

Circuit breaker is open.

1.

Reset circuit breaker.

 

2.

Poor connection or defective

2.

Check and repair.

Engine is running, but no AC

 

cord set.

 

 

3.

Connected device is bad.

3.

Connect another device that is in

output is available.

 

 

 

good condition.

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Fault in generator.

4.

Contact Briggs and Stratton

 

 

 

 

service facility.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Short circuit in a connected load.

1.

Disconnect shorted electrical

Engine runs good but bogs down

 

 

 

load.

2.

Generator is overloaded.

2.

See "Don't Overload Generator".

when loads are connected.

3.

Shorted generator circuit.

3.

Contact Briggs and Stratton

 

 

 

 

 

service facility.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Out of petrol.

1.

Fill petrol tank.

Engine will not start; or starts

2.

Petrol valve is in the "Closed"

2.

Turn petrol valve to the "Open"

and runs rough.

 

position.

 

position.

 

3.

Low oil level.

3.

Fill crankcase to proper level.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine shuts down during

1.

Out of petrol.

1.

Fill petrol tank.

2.

Low oil level.

2.

Fill crankcase to proper level.

operation.

3.

Generator tipped at angle.

3.

Place generator on level surface.

 

 

 

 

Engine lacks power.

Load is too high.

See "Don't Overload Generator".

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents 030212 2.5 kW 030213 2.8 kW Questions? Help is just a moment awayEquipment Description Table of ContentsSafety Rules Generator produces powerful voltage Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock Know Your Generator Model Know Your Generator Model Remove Generator From Carton AssemblyBefore Starting the Engine Add Engine OilSystem Ground Using the GeneratorConnecting to a Building’s Electrical System Generator LocationStarting the Engine Connecting Electrical LoadsOperating Generator Stopping the EngineAC Voltmeter Model 030213 Only ReceptaclesCold Weather Operation Circuit BreakerCapacity Power ManagementDont Overload Generator For ExampleEngine Maintenance SpecificationsGeneral Maintenance Recommendations Generator MaintenanceEngine Storage Other Storage Tips StorageGenerator Storage Troubleshooting Page Limited Warranty

030212, 030213 specifications

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