Briggs & Stratton 030206 owner manual Troubleshooting, Problem Cause Correction

5500 Watt Portable Generator

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem	Cause		Correction
	1.	One of the circuit breakers is	1.	Reset circuit breaker.
		open.
No AC output is available, but	2.	Fault in generator.	2.	Contact Authorized service facility.
	3.	Poor connection or defective cord	3.	Check and repair.
generator is running.
		set.
	4.	Connected device is bad.	4.	Connect another device that is in
				good condition.
Generator runs good at no-load	1.	Short circuit in a connected load.	1.	Disconnect shorted electrical load.
but "bogs" down" when loads are	2.	Generator is overloaded.	2.	See "Don't Overload Generator".
connected.	3.	Shorted generator circuit.	3.	Contact Authorized service facility.
Generator will not start; or starts	Low oil level.		Fill crankcase to proper level or place
and runs rough.			generator on level surface.
Generator shuts down during	1.	Out of gasoline.	1.	Fill fuel tank.
	2.	Low oil level.	2.	Fill crankcase to proper level or
operation.
				place generator on level surface.
Generator lacks power.	Load is too high.		See "Don't Overload Generator".

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