Briggs & Stratton 040229, 040212, 040213 manual Troubleshooting, Problem Cause Correction

TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem	Cause		Correction
	1.	Circuit breaker open or defective.	1.	Reset or replace circuit breaker.
Engine is running, but no AC	2.	Fault in generator.	2.	Contact local service facility.
output is available.	3.	Poor wiring connections or	3.	Check and repair.
		defective transfer switch.
	1.	Short circuit in a connected load.	1.	Disconnect shorted electrical load.
	2.	Generator is overloaded.	2.	See "Essential Circuits".
Engine runs good at no-load but	3.	Shorted generator circuit.	3.	Contact local service facility.
"bogs down" when loads are	4.	Fuel Pressure is incorrect.	4.	See "The Gaseous Fuel System" in
connected.
				the Installation Manual.
	5.	Natural gas fuel mixture is	5.	See "The Gaseous Fuel System" in
		incorrect.		the Installation Manual.
	1.	15 Amp fuse missing or blown.	1.	Install (new) 15 Amp fuse. See
				“Know Your System Control
Engine will not start; or starts and				Panel”.
runs rough.	2.	Out of fuel.	2.	Open fuel valve(s); check propane
				tank.
	3.	Failed battery.	3.	Replace battery.
Engine shuts down during	1.	Out of fuel.	1.	Check fuel valves, fill propane tank.
	2.	Fault indicator blinking.	2.	Count blinks and refer to "Fault
operation.
				Detection System".
Loss of power on essential	1.	Generator circuit breaker is open.	1.	Reset circuit breaker.
circuits.	2.	Transfer switch problems.	2.	See the transfer switch manual.

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