TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
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| 1. | Circuit breaker is open. | 1. | Reset circuit breaker. | |
| 2. | Poor connection or defective cord | 2. | Check and repair. | |
Generator is running, but no AC |
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output is available. | 3. | Connected device is bad. | 3. | Connect another device that is in | |
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| 4. | Fault in generator. | 4. | Contact authorized service facility. | |
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Generator runs good but bogs | 1. | Short circuit in a connected load. | 1. | Disconnect shorted electrical load. | |
2. | Generator is overloaded. | 2. | See "Don't Overload Generator". | ||
down when loads are connected. | |||||
3. | Shorted generator circuit. | 3. | Contact authorized service facility. | ||
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| 1. | Fuel valve is in the "Off" position. | 1. | Turn fuel valve to the "On" | |
Generator will not start; or starts |
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2. | Vent knob in fuel gauge is closed. | 2. | Open vent knob in fuel gauge. | ||
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3. | Low oil level. | 3. | Fill crankcase to proper level or | ||
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| place generator on level surface. | |
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Generator shuts down during | 1. | Out of fuel. | 1. | Fill fuel tank. | |
2. | Low oil level. | 2. | Fill crankcase to proper level or | ||
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Generator lacks power. | Load is too high. | See "Don't Overload Generator". | |||
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