Briggs & Stratton 30237 owner manual Section Troubleshooting, Problem, Cause, Correction

Section Troubleshooting

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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.
	1.	10 Amp in-line fuse is blown.	1.	Replace fuse.
Generator will not start; or starts	2.	Discharged battery.	2.	Jump start generator and/or charge
and runs rough.				battery.
	3.	Failed battery.	3.	Replace battery.
Generator shuts down during	Out of gasoline.		Fill fuel tank.
operation.
Generator lacks power.	Load is too high.		See "Don't Overload Generator".

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