Troubleshooting

Problem

Cause

Correction

 

 

 

 

 

Engine is running, but no AC

1.

Circuit breaker open or defective.

1.

Reset or replace circuit breaker.

output is available.

2.

Fault in generator.

2.

Contact local service facility.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Short circuit in a connected load.

1.

Disconnect shorted electrical load.

Engine runs good at no-load but

2.

Generator is overloaded.

2.

See "Don’t Overload Generator".

 

 

 

 

"bogs down" when loads are

3.

Shorted generator circuit.

3.

Contact local service facility.

connected.

4.

Fuel pressure is incorrect.

4.

See "The Gaseous Fuel System".

 

 

5.

LP fuel mixture is incorrect.

5.

See "The Gaseous Fuel System".

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

15 Amp fuse missing or blown.

1.

Install (new) 15 Amp fuse. See

 

 

 

 

“Control Panel Controls and

 

 

 

 

Features”.

 

2.

Out of fuel.

2.

Open fuel tank shut off valve(s);

Engine will not start; or starts and

 

 

 

check LP fuel tank(s).

 

 

 

 

runs rough.

3.

Failed battery.

3.

Replace battery.

 

4.

Loose, improper, or failed LP fuel

4.

Check LP fuel tank connections.

 

 

tank connection.

 

 

 

5.

Ambient temperature too low to

5.

Ensure you have two 20 pound LP

 

 

replenish vapor in LP fuel tanks.

 

fuel tanks connected to generator..

 

 

 

 

 

Engine shuts down during

1.

Out of fuel.

1.

Check LP tank fuel shut off

 

 

 

valve(s), fill LP fuel tanks.

operation.

 

 

 

2.

Engine oil low.

2.

Check and add oil.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes

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