Briggs & Stratton 206405GS manual Troubleshooting, Problem, Cause, Correction, output is available

Troubleshooting

Problem	Cause		Correction
	1.	One of the circuit breakers is open.	1.	Reset circuit breaker.
Engine is running, but no AC	2.	Fault in generator.	2.	Contact authorized service facility.
	3.	Poor connection or defective cord set.	3.	Check and repair.
output is available.
	4.	Connected device is bad.	4.	Connect another device that is in good
				condition.
Engine runs good at no-load	1.	Short circuit in a connected load.	1.	Disconnect shorted electrical load.
	2.	Engine speed is too slow.	2.	Contact authorized service facility.
but "bogs down" when loads
	3.	Generator is overloaded.	3.	See Don't Overload Generator.
are connected.
	4.	Shorted generator circuit.	4.	Contact authorized service facility.
	1.	Engine switch set to "Off".	1.	Set switch to "On".
	2.	Fuel Valve is in "Off" position.	2.	Turn fuel valve to "Open" position.
	3.	Failed battery.	3.	Replace battery.
	4.	Low oil level.	4.	Fill crankcase to proper level or place
				generator on level surface.
	5.	Dirty air cleaner.	5.	Clean or replace air cleaner.
	6.	Out of fuel.	6.	Fill fuel tank.
	7.	Stale fuel.	7.	Drain fuel tank and carburetor; fill with
Engine will not start; or starts				fresh fuel.
and runs rough.	8.	Spark plug wire not connected to spark	8.	Connect wire to spark plug.
		plug.
	9.	Bad spark plug.	9.	Replace spark plug.
	10.	Water in fuel.	10.	Drain fuel tank and carburetor; fill with
				fresh fuel.
	11.	Flooded.	11.	Wait 5 minutes and re-crank engine.
	12.	Excessively rich fuel mixture.	12.	Contact authorized service facility.
	13.	Intake valve stuck open or closed.	13.	Contact authorized service facility.
	14.	Engine has lost compression.	14.	Contact authorized service facility.
Engine shuts down when	1.	Out of fuel.	1.	Fill fuel tank.
	2.	Low oil level.	2.	Fill crankcase to proper level or place
running.
				generator on level surface.
Engine lacks power.	1.	Load is too high.	1.	See Don't Overload Generator.
	2.	Dirty air filter.	2.	Replace air filter.
Engine "hunts" or falters.	Carburetor is running too rich or too lean.		Contact authorized service facility.

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