Honeywell 6039 owner manual Troubleshooting, Problem Cause Correction

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM	CAUSE		CORRECTION
Engine is running, but no AC output	1.	Circuit breaker is open.	1.	Reset circuit breaker.
is available.	2.	Poor connection or defective cord set.	2.	Check and repair.
	3.	Connected device is bad.	3.	Connect another device that is in good condition.
	4.	Fault in generator.	4.	Contact Authorized Service Facility.
Engine runs well but bogs down	1.	Short circuit in a connected load.	1.	Disconnect shorted electrical load.
when loads are connected.	2.	Generator is overloaded.	2.	See “Don’t Overload the Generator” .
	3.	Engine speed is too slow.	3.	Contact Authorized Service Facility.
	4.	Shorted generator circuit.	4.	Contact Authorized Service Facility.
Engine will not start; or starts and	1.	Fuel Shut-off is OFF.	1.	Turn Fuel Shut-off to ON.
runs rough.	2.	Dirty air filter.	2.	Clean or replace air filter.
	3.	Out of gasoline.	3.	Fill fuel tank.
	4.	Stale gasoline.	4.	Drain fuel tank and fill with fresh fuel.
	5.	Spark plug wire not connected to spark plug.	5.	Connect wire to spark plug.
	6.	Bad spark plug.	6.	Replace spark plug.
	7.	Water in gasoline.	7.	Drain fuel tank; fill with fresh fuel.
	8.	Over-choking.	8.	Put choke knob to No Choke position.
	9.	Low oil level.	9.	Fill crankcase to proper level.
	10.	Excessive 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 during	1.	Out of gasoline.	1.	Fill fuel tank.
operation.	2.	Low oil level.	2.	Fill crankcase to proper level.
	3.	Fault in engine.	3.	Contact Authorized Service Facility.
Engine lacks power.	1.	Load is too high.	1.	Reduce load (see “Don’t Overload the Generator”).
	2.	Dirty air filter.	2.	Clean or replace air filter.
	3.	Engine needs to be serviced.	3.	Contact Authorized Service Facility.
Engine “hunts” or falters.	1.	Choke is opened too soon.	1.	Move choke to halfway position until engine runs
				smoothly.
	2.	Carburetor is running too rich or too lean.	2.	Contact Authorized Service Facility.

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