Briggs & Stratton PRO8000 manual Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Problem	Cause		Correction
	1.	GFCI circuit breaker is open.	1.	Reset circuit breaker.
	2.	Fault in generator.	2.	Contact Briggs & Stratton authorized
Engine is running, but no AC				dealer.
output is available.	3.	Poor connection or defective cord set.	3.	Check and repair.
	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 load.
	2.	Engine speed is too slow.	2.	Contact Briggs & Stratton authorized
Engine runs good at no-load				dealer.
but "bogs down" when loads	3.	Generator is overloaded.	3.	See Don't Overload Generator.
are connected.	4.	Shorted generator circuit.	4.	Contact Briggs & Stratton authorized
				dealer.
	5.	Clogged or dirty fuel filter.	5.	Clean or replace fuel filter.
	1.	Ignition switch set to “Stop” position.	1.	Set switch to “Run” position.
	2.	Fuel valve is in "Off" position.	2.	Turn fuel valve to "On" position.
	3.	Low oil level.	3.	Fill crankcase to proper level or place
				generator on level surface.
	4.	Dirty air cleaner.	4.	Clean or replace air cleaner.
	5.	Clogged or dirty fuel filter.	5.	Clean or replace fuel filter.
	6.	Out of fuel.	6.	Fill fuel tank.
	7.	Stale fuel.	7.	Drain fuel tank and carburetor; fill with
				fresh fuel.
Engine will not start; or starts	8.	Spark plug wire not connected to spark	8.	Connect wire to spark plug.
		plug.
and runs rough.
	9.	Bad spark plug.	9.	Replace spark plug.
	10.	Water in fuel.	10.	Drain fuel tank and carburetor; fill with
				fresh fuel.
	11.	Flooded.	11.	Wait 5 minutes and re-crank engine.
	12.	Excessively rich fuel mixture.	12.	Contact Briggs & Stratton authorized
				dealer.
	13.	Intake valve stuck open or closed.	13.	Contact Briggs & Stratton authorized
				dealer.
	14.	Engine has lost compression.	14.	Contact Briggs & Stratton authorized
				dealer.
	1.	Out of fuel.	1.	Fill fuel tank.
Engine shuts down when	2.	Clogged or dirty fuel filter.	2.	Clean or replace fuel filter.
running.	3.	Low oil level.	3.	Fill crankcase to proper level or place
				generator on level surface.
	1.	Load is too high.	1.	See Don't Overload Generator.
Engine lacks power.	2.	Dirty air filter.	2.	Replace air filter.
	3.	Clogged or dirty fuel filter.	3.	Clean or replace fuel filter.
	1.	Carburetor is running too rich or too lean.	1.	Contact Briggs & Stratton authorized
Engine "hunts" or falters.				dealer.
	2.	Clogged or dirty fuel filter.	2.	Clean or replace fuel filter.

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