Troubleshooting | Briggs & Stratton 030249, 030255 guide

PowerBOSS™	5500W Portable Generator	TROUBLESHOOTING

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.
	No AC output is available, but	3.	Poor connection or defective cord	3.	Check and repair.
	generator is running.	3.	Poor connection or defective cord	3.	Check and repair.
	generator is running.		set.
			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.
	Generator runs good at no-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.
		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 fuel.	1.	Fill fuel tank.
	Generator shuts down during	2.	Low oil level.	2.	Fill crankcase to proper level or
	operation.	2.	Low oil level.	2.	Fill crankcase to proper level or
	operation.				place generator on level surface.
					place generator on level surface.

	Generator lacks power.	Load is too high.		See "Don't Overload Generator".

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Briggs & Stratton 030249, 030255 manual Troubleshooting, Problem Cause Correction

Contents

Model / Modelo 030249 5500W Equipment Description Table of ContentsSafety Rules When Operating Equipment When Adding or Draining FuelWhen Starting Equipment When Transporting or Repairing Equipment When Adjusting or Making Repairs to Your Generator When Testing for Engine Spark Know Your Generator Install Wheel Kit AssemblyCarton Contents Unpacking the Generator Add Engine Oil When Adding FuelBefore Starting the Engine Add Fuel System Ground Using the GeneratorConnecting to a Building’s Electrical System Generator Location Starting the Engine Connecting Electrical LoadsOperating Generator Stopping the Engine Generator Adapter Cord SETReceptacles 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking Receptacle Capacity Power ManagementDont Overload Generator Example Engine Maintenance SpecificationsGeneral Maintenance Recommendations Generator Maintenance Engine Storage StorageGenerator Storage Other Storage Tips Troubleshooting Problem Cause Correction Warranty Period Limited Warranty Descripción DEL Equipo Conserve Estas InstruccionesTabla DE Contenidos Reglas DE Seguridad Cuando Opere EL Equipo Cuando Añada Combustible O Vacíe EL DepósitoCuando Ponga EN Funcionamiento EL Equipo Cuando Transporte O Repare EL Equipo Cuando Pruebe LA Bujía DEL Motor PrecauciónCuando Ajuste O Haga Reparaciones a SU Generador Conozca SU Generador Tomacorriente con Dispositivo de Seguridad de Contenido De La Caja MontajeDesembalaje del Generador Instale el Juego de Ruedas Agregue Combustible Antes DE Darle Arranque AL MotorAgregar Aceite al Motor Cuando Añada Combustible Conexión al Sistema Eléctrico de un Edificio USO DEL GeneradorTierra del Sistema Ubicación del Generador Conexion De Cargas Electricas Operando EL GeneradorEncienda el Motor No Sobrecargue EL GENERADOR.Vea No Sobrecargue Generador Parado Del Motor Juego DE Cables DEL Adaptador DEL GeneradorReceptáculos Precaución 120/240 Voltios AC, 30 Amp, Receptáculo de Seguridad Control de la Energía No Sobrecargue GeneradorCapacidad Ejemplo Mantenimiento del Motor EspecificacionesRecomendaciones Generales DE Mantenimiento Mantenimiento del Generador Almacenando el Generador Diagnositicos DE AveríasAlmacenamiento Almacenando el Motor Período DE Garantía Garantía Limitada