Trouble Shooting
Problem | Cause | Solution |
Generator is running | 1. Generator circuit breaker | 1. Reset circuit breaker. |
but no AC output is | has tripped. |
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available. |
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| 2. Poor connection or | 2. Check and repair. |
| defective cord set. |
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| 3. Connected device is bad. | 3. Select a different load or |
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| appliance that is in good |
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| condition. |
| 4. Fault in generator. | 4. Contact a qualified |
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| professional. |
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Generator runs good | 1. Short circuit in a | 1. Disconnect shorted electrical |
but bogs down when | connected load. | load. |
loads are connected. |
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| 2. Generator is overloaded. | 2. Review load power |
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| requirements and rearrange. |
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Switches are not | 1. Switches are in OFF or LINE | 1. Move switches to GEN |
working with | position. | position. |
generator power. | 2. Generator circuit breaker | 2. Reset circuit breaker. |
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| has tripped. |
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| 3. Poor connection or | 3. Check and repair. |
| defective cord set. |
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| 4. Connected device is bad. | 4. Select a different load or |
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| appliance that is in good |
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| condition. |
| 5. Fault in generator. | 5. Contact a qualified |
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| professional. |
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Appliances do not | 1. Switches are in GEN or OFF | 1. Move switches to LINE |
operate after utility | position. | position. |
power is restored. |
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| 2. Circuit breaker tripped. | 2. Reset circuit breaker. |
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Only some loads | 1. Circuit breaker tripped. | 1. Reset circuit breaker. |
work on generator |
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power. | 2. Poor connection or | 2. Check and repair. |
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| defective cord set. |
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GFCI breaker on | 1. Neutral / Ground bond in | 1. Contact Honda dealer for |
Honda generator | generator | alteration. |
trips when |
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connected to switch |
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