Briggs & Stratton Home Generator Troubleshooting, Problem Cause Correction, Available, Rough

Troubleshooting

Problem		Cause		Correction
Engine is running, but no AC output is	1.	Circuit breaker open or defective.	1.	Reset or replace circuit breaker.
	2.	Fault in generator.	2.	Contact local service facility.
available.	3.	Poor wiring connections or	3.	Check and repair.
		defective transfer switch.
	1.	Short circuit in a connected load.	1.	Disconnect shorted electrical load.
	2.	Generator is overloaded.	2.	See Essential Circuits.
	3.	Shorted generator circuit.	3.	Contact local service facility.
Engine runs good at no-load but “bogs	4.	Fuel Pressure is incorrect.	4.	See Gaseous Fuel System in the
				Installation Manual.
down” when loads are connected.	5.	Natural gas fuel mixture is incorrect.
			5.	See Gaseous Fuel System in the
	6.	Kinked fuel line between regulator		Installation Manual.
			6.	Remove kink in fuel line. Replace if
		and engine.		necessary.
	1.	15 Amp fuse missing or blown.	1.	Install (new) 15 Amp fuse. See
Engine will not start; or starts and runs	2.	Fuel supply turned off or depleted.		System Control Panel.
			2.	Open fuel valve(s); check propane
rough.				tank.
	3.	Failed battery.
			3.	Replace battery.
Engine shuts down during operation.	1.	Fuel supply turned off or depleted.	1.	Check fuel valves, fill propane tank.
	2.	Fault indicator blinking.	2.	Count blinks and refer to Fault
				Detection System.
Loss of power on essential circuits.	1.	Generator circuit breaker is open.	1.	Reset circuit breaker.
	2.	Transfer switch problems.	2.	See the transfer switch manual.

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