Briggs & Stratton 030242-0 manual Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

	Problem	Cause		Correction
		1.	One of the circuit breakers is open.	1.	Reset circuit breaker.
	Engine is running, but no AC	2.	Fault in generator.	2.	Contact authorized service facility.
	Engine is running, but no AC	3.	Poor connection or defective cord set.	3.	Check and repair.
	output is available.	3.	Poor connection or defective cord set.	3.	Check and repair.
	output is available.	4.	Connected device is bad.	4.	Connect another device that is in good
		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 but	2.	Engine speed is too slow.	2.	Contact authorized service facility.
	“bogs down” when loads are	3.	Generator is overloaded.	3.	See Don’t Overload Generator in
	connected.				Operation section.
		4.	Shorted generator circuit.	4.	Contact authorized service facility.

		1.	Rocker switch set to “Off”.	1.	Set switch to “On”.
		2.	Fuel Valve is in “Off” position.	2.	Turn fuel valve to “Open” position.
		3.	Dirty air cleaner.	3.	Clean or replace air cleaner.
		4.	Out of fuel.	4.	Fill fuel tank.
		5.	Stale fuel.	5.	Drain fuel tank and carburetor; fill with
					fresh fuel.
	Engine will not start; or starts	6.	Spark plug wire not connected to spark	6.	Connect wire to spark plug.
	Engine will not start; or starts		plug.
	and runs rough.		plug.
	and runs rough.	7.	Bad spark plug.	7.	Replace spark plug.
		7.	Bad spark plug.	7.	Replace spark plug.
		8.	Water in fuel.	8.	Drain gas tank and carburetor; fill with
					fresh fuel.
		9.	Flooded.	9.	Wait 5 minutes and re-crank engine.
		10.	Excessively rich fuel mixture.	10.	Contact authorized service facility.
		11.	Intake valve stuck open or closed.	11.	Contact authorized service facility.
		12.	Engine has lost compression.	12.	Contact authorized service facility.

	Engine shuts down when	Out of fuel.		Fill fuel tank.
	running.

		1.	Load is too high.	1.	See Don’t Overload Generator in
	Engine lacks power.				Operation section.
		2.	Dirty air filter.	2.	Replace air filter.

	Engine “hunts” or falters.	Carburetor is running too rich or too lean.		Contact authorized service facility.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Generator Where to Find UsEngine Date PurchasedTable of Contents Safety Rules Operator SafetySafety alert symbol is used with a signal word Hazard Symbols and MeaningsBroken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains could result Engine exhaust from this product containsWhen Testing for Engine Spark Contact with muffler area can result in serious burnsUnintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock Install Wheel Kit AssemblyInstall the wheel kit as follows Unpack GeneratorAttach Negative Battery Cable Add Engine OilAdd Fuel System Ground Connecting to a Building’s Electrical SystemGenerator Location Special RequirementsUsed to supply electrical power for the operation Features and ControlsVolt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacles May be Items Not ShownNema L14-30 Cord Sets and Receptacles120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking Receptacle Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex ReceptaclesBattery Float Charger Starting the Engine OperationConnecting Electrical Loads Stopping the EngineMove fuel valve to Off position Wattage Reference Guide Don’t Overload GeneratorMaintenance Maintenance ScheduleGenerator Maintenance Battery Maintenance Engine MaintenanceOil Service Spark Plug Service Air CleanerInstall spark plug and tighten firmly Service Spark ArresterCarburetor Adjustment Air Cooling SystemCheck Valve Clearance Storage Troubleshooting Emissions Control System Warranty Owner’s Warranty ResponsibilitiesWarranties Maintenance Emission InformationClaims and Coverage Exclusions Limited Warranty Page Product Specifications Common Service Parts800 Manual del Operario Generador Dónde encontrarnosMotor Fecha de compraSeguridad de operario Resolución de problemas GarantíasMontaje Controles y característicasDescripción del equipo Seguridad de operarioReglas de seguridad Símbolos de peligro y sus significadosCuando Ponga EN Funcionamiento EL Equipo Cuando Anada Combustible O Vacíe EL DepósitoCuando Opere EL Equipo Cuando Transporte O Repare EL EquipoCuando Pruebe LA Bujía DEL Motor Cuando Ajuste O Haga Reparaciones a SU Máquina GeneradorDesembalaje del generador MontajeInstale el juego de ruedas El generador se entrega conAgregar aceite al motor Agregue combustibleConecte el cable negativo de la batería Conexión al sistema eléctrico de un edificio Tierra del sistemaUbicación del generador Requisitos especialesAmperios, monofásica de 60 Hz Controles y característicasTomas eléctricas dobles de 120 V CA y 20 a Juegos de cordones y enchufes conectoresDispositivo de seguridad de 120/240 V, 30 a Amps o mayoresCargador de flotación de la batería Operando Encienda el motorSi el motor no arranca, repita los pasos desde 5 hasta Parada del motor Conexión de cargas eléctricasEl motor podría petardear, incendiarse o dañarse Gire la válvula de combustible blanca hasta la posición OffCapacidad No sobrecargar el generadorEjemplo Control de la energíaMantenimiento Plan de mantenimientoMantenimiento del generador Mantenimiento del motor Mantenimiento de la bateríaAceite Recomendaciones sobre el aceite Comprobación del nivel de aceiteCambio de aceite del motor Servicio del depurador de aireServicio del bujía Limpie e inspeccione el apagachispas de la siguiente manera Limpie la Pantalla ApagachispasSistema de refrigeración de aire Comprobación de holgura de la válvulaAlmacenamiento Problemo Causa Accion Resolución de problemasGarantías Garantía del sistema de control de emisionesResponsabilidades de la garantía del propietario Información sobre emisiones Garantía Limitada Page Servicio común despide Especificaciones del producto