TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
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| 1. | Circuit breaker is open. | 1. | Reset circuit breaker. | |
| 2. | Poor connection or defective | 2. | Check and repair. | |
Engine is running, but no AC |
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3. | Connected device is bad. | 3. | Connect another device that is in | ||
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| 4. | Fault in generator. | 4. | Contact Briggs and Stratton | |
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| 1. | Short circuit in a connected load. | 1. | Disconnect shorted electrical | |
Engine runs good but bogs down |
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2. | Generator is overloaded. | 2. | See "Don't Overload Generator". | ||
when loads are connected. | 3. | Shorted generator circuit. | 3. | Contact Briggs and Stratton | |
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| 1. | Out of petrol. | 1. | Fill petrol tank. | |
Engine will not start; or starts | 2. | Petrol valve is in the "Closed" | 2. | Turn petrol valve to the "Open" | |
and runs rough. |
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| 3. | Low oil level. | 3. | Fill crankcase to proper level. | |
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Engine shuts down during | 1. | Out of petrol. | 1. | Fill petrol tank. | |
2. | Low oil level. | 2. | Fill crankcase to proper level. | ||
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3. | Generator tipped at angle. | 3. | Place generator on level surface. | ||
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Engine lacks power. | Load is too high. | See "Don't Overload Generator". | |||
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