Briggs & Stratton 206494GS manual Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Cause

Correction

 

1.

GFCI circuit breakers 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.

Engine runs good at no-load

2.

Engine speed is too slow.

2.

Contact Briggs & Stratton authorized

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Engine switch set to “Off” position.

1.

Set switch to “On” 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.

Out of fuel.

5.

Fill fuel tank.

 

6.

Stale fuel.

6.

Drain fuel tank and carburetor; fill with

 

 

 

 

fresh fuel.

 

7.

Spark plug wire not connected to spark

7.

Connect wire to spark plug.

Engine will not start; or starts

 

plug.

 

 

and runs rough.

8.

Bad spark plug.

8.

Replace spark plug.

 

 

9.

Water in fuel.

9.

Drain fuel tank and carburetor; fill with

 

 

 

 

fresh fuel.

 

10.

Flooded.

10.

Wait 5 minutes and re-crank engine.

 

11.

Excessively rich fuel mixture.

11.

Contact Briggs & Stratton authorized

 

 

 

 

dealer.

 

12.

Intake valve stuck open or closed.

12.

Contact Briggs & Stratton authorized

 

 

 

 

dealer.

 

13.

Engine has lost compression.

13.

Contact Briggs & Stratton authorized

 

 

 

 

dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine shuts down when

1.

Out of fuel.

1.

Fill fuel tank.

2.

Low oil level.

2.

Fill crankcase to proper level or place

running.

 

 

 

generator on level surface.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine lacks power.

1.

Load is too high.

1.

See Don't Overload Generator.

2.

Dirty air filter.

2.

Replace air filter.

 

 

 

 

Engine "hunts" or falters.

Carburetor is running too rich or too lean.

Contact Briggs & Stratton authorized dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

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Operator’s Manual Where to Find Us GeneratorEngine Date PurchasedTable of Contents Operator Safety Safety RulesSafety alert symbol is used with a signal word Hazard Symbols and MeaningsEngine exhaust from this product contains Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains could resultWhen Adjusting or Making Repairs to Your Generator When Testing for Engine SparkGenerator produces hazardous voltage Contact with muffler area can result in serious burnsAssembly Shipment ContentsInstall Wheel Kit Unpack GeneratorClean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap Add FuelFuel must meet these requirements High AltitudeConnecting to a Building’s Electrical System System GroundGenerator Location Special RequirementsFeatures and Controls Cord Sets and Receptacles Nema L14-30120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking Receptacle Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex ReceptaclesOperation Starting the EngineMove fuel valve to Off position Connecting Electrical LoadsStopping the Engine Don’t Overload Generator Wattage Reference GuideGenerator Maintenance MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule Engine Maintenance Oil RecommendationsChecking Oil Level Adding Engine OilService Air Cleaner Service Spark PlugService Spark Arrester Clean and inspect the spark arrester as followsCheck Valve Clearance Clean Cooling SystemCarburetor Adjustment Storage Troubleshooting Warranties Emissions Control System WarrantyOwner’s Warranty Responsibilities Claims and Coverage Exclusions MaintenanceEmission Information Limited Warranty Product Specifications Common Service PartsAC Load Current 800Manual del Operario Dónde encontrarnos GeneradorMotor Fecha de compraResolución de problemas Garantías Seguridad de operarioMontaje Controles y característicasSeguridad de operario Descripción del equipoReglas de seguridad Símbolos de peligro y sus significadosPeligro Precaución Montaje Desembalaje del generadorContenido de la caja Instale el juego de ruedasGran altitud Agregue combustibleEl combustible debe reunir los siguientes requisitos Tierra del sistema Conexión al sistema eléctrico de un edificioUbicación del generador Requisitos especialesControles y características Del motor y está equipado con una pantalla apagachispasToma eléctricas dobles de 120 V CA y 20 a Juegos de cordones y enchufes conectoresDispositivo de seguridad de 120/240 V, 30 a Operando Encienda el motorConexión de cargas eléctricas Parada del motorEl motor podría petardear, incendiarse o dañarse Gire la válvula de combustible blanca hasta la posición OffNo sobrecargar el generador CapacidadEjemplo Control de la energíaMantenimiento Plan de mantenimientoRecomendaciones generales Control de emisionesMantenimiento del motor Aceite Recomendaciones sobre el aceiteComprobación del nivel de aceite Adición de aceite del motorLimpie la pantalla apagachispas Servicio del depurador de aireServicio del bujía Limpie e inspeccione el apagachispas de la siguiente manera Sistema de refrigeración de aireComprobación de holgura de la válvula Ajuste del carburadorAlmacenamiento Resolución de problemas Problemo Causa AccionGarantías Garantía del sistema de control de emisionesResponsabilidades de la garantía del propietario Operaciones de mantenimiento que se enumeran en lasInformación sobre emisiones Garantía Limitada Corriente Carga de C.A Especificaciones del productoServicio común despide
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