Troubleshooting
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Engine will | 1. Low on fuel or oil content | 1. Add fuel or oil | |||
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2. | Ignition switch | 2. | Turn to “ON” position | ||
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| 3. | Faulty spark plug | 3. | Replace spark plug | |
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| 4. | Choke in wrong position | 4. Adjust choke accordingly | ||
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| 5. | Unit loaded | 5. | Remove load from unit | |
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| 6. | Spark plug lead | 6. | Disconnect the spark plug lead and reattach spark plug lead. | |
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| 7. | Unit may be flooded | 7. | Leave the generator rest for | |
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| choke lever is in full choke position (start), switch the choke to | |
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| the run position and try to | |
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| 8. | Old Fuel | 8. | Remove the existing fuel and replace with new. | |
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AC power supply | 1. Faulty receptacle | 1. | Have service centre replace receptacle | ||
- No electrical | 2. | Is the green LED on | 2. | YES - Try another appliance that is known to work. | |
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| Reduce the load if required. | ||
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| NO - Organise for the unit to be serviced. | |
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| 3. | Check to make sure | 3. | If it is - reduce the load. | |
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| the red overload LED |
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| is not on? |
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| 4. | Faulty power cord | 4. | Replace cord | |
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DC power supply | 1. Circuit breaker kicked | 1. | Yes – Depress the reset button, to rest the circuit breaker | ||
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