Troubleshooting, Problem, Cause, Solution

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.
Engine is running, but no AC	3.	Connected device is bad.	3.	Connect another device that is in
output is available.	3.	Connected device is bad.	3.	Connect another device that is in
output is available.				good condition.
				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.
Engine runs good but bogs down	2.	Generator is overloaded.	2.	See "Don't Overload Generator".
when loads are connected.	3.	Shorted generator circuit.	3.	Contact Briggs and Stratton
	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.
Engine shuts down during	2.	Low oil level.	2.	Fill crankcase to proper level.
operation.	2.	Low oil level.	2.	Fill crankcase to proper level.
operation.	3.	Generator tipped at angle.	3.	Place generator on level surface.
	3.	Generator tipped at angle.	3.	Place generator on level surface.

Engine lacks power.	Load is too high.		See "Don't Overload Generator".