Buffalo Tools GEN154 instruction manual STORAGE/TRANSPORT Procedures, Troubleshooting

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STORAGE/TRANSPORT PROCEDURES

Never place any type of storage cover on this generator while it is still hot.

When transporting or storing this generator for extended time:

Allow generator to fully cool before moving it. A hot engine and exhaust system can burn you and ignite some materials.

Empty the fuel tank. (See “Emptying the Fuel Tank” in the “Maintenance/Care” section.)

Turn the fuel valve to the “off” position.

Disconnect the spark plug.

Do not obstruct any ventilation openings.

Do not drop or strike this generator while moving it.

Store this generator in a cool dry area, free of excessive dust.

Storage Time

Less than 1 month

1 to 2 months

2 months to 1 year

1 year or more

Recommended Storage Procedure (which will help prevent difficult starts) No storage procedure required.

Fill with fresh gasoline and add gasoline conditioner

Empty the fuel tank. (See “Emptying the Fuel Tank” in the “Maintenance/Care” section.) Empty the fuel tank. (See “Emptying the Fuel Tank” in the “Maintenance/Care” section.) Disconnect the spark plug.

TROUBLESHOOTING

IMPORTANT: If trouble persists, call our customer help line at 1-888-287-6981, Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM Central Time.

Symptom

Cause

Solution

Engine will not start.

Engine switch is set to "off."

Set engine switch to "on."

 

Fuel valve is turned to "closed."

Turn fuel valve to "open."

 

Choke is open.

Close the choke.

 

Engine is out of gasoline.

Add gasoline.

 

Engine is filled with contaminated and/or old

Drain gasoline from the engine and add new

 

gasoline.

gasoline.

 

Spark plug is dirty.

Clean spark plug.

 

Spark plug is broken.

Replace spark plug.

 

Generator is not on level surface.

Move generator to a level surface to prevent

 

 

triggering the low oil shutdown.

 

Oil is low.

Add or replace oil.

Engine runs but there is no electrical output.

Circuit breaker is off.

Flip circuit breaker to "on."

 

Reset button is "off."

Push reset button to "on."

 

Bad connecting wires/cables.

Try a different extension cord.

 

Bad electrical device connected to generator.

Disconnect device, try connecting another

 

 

device.

Generator runs but does not support all

Generator is overloaded.

Reduce draw on generator to within this

connected electrical devices.

 

generator's rated wattage by reducing number

 

 

of connected electrical devices.

 

Short in one of the connected devices.

Disconnect any faulty or short-circuited

 

 

electrical loads.

 

Air filter is dirty.

Clean or replace air filter.

GEN154 2000 Surge Watts/1500 Running Watts Portable Generator

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Contents Portable Generator Features Table of Contents Recognize Safety SYMBOLS, Words and Labels Legal Requirements Important Safety InstructionsPage Page Page Package Contents Generator Components Preparing the Generator for USE Using this Generator for the First-TimeAdd Gasoline Verify Oil Level Subsequent Use of this GeneratorStarting the Generator AC Usage Using the GeneratorDo not connect 50Hz or 3-phase loads to this generator DC Usage Some Notes about Power CordsRecommended Maintenance Schedule MAINTENANCE/CARECleaning the Generator Stopping the GeneratorChanging/Adding Oil Checking the Oil LevelAir Filter Maintenance Spark Plug MaintenanceEmptying the Fuel Tank Troubleshooting STORAGE/TRANSPORT ProceduresPage Page GEN1540809

GEN154 specifications

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