Equipment Troubleshooting
Problem |
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Engine Will Not | 1. | No fuel in tank. | 1. | Refill the fuel tank. |
Start | 2. | Engine Switch in OFF position. | 2. | Move the Switch to the ON |
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| 3. | Fuel Valve turned OFF. | 3. | Turn the fuel valve ON. |
| 4. | Engine Oil level low. | 4. | Top off oil level. |
| 5. | No spark at spark plug. | 5. | Check that the spark plug wire is |
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| not loose or disconnected. Clean |
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| 6. | No fuel reaching carburetor. | 6. | Clean fuel filter cup. Check fuel line |
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Engine misses, | 1. | Fuel filter dirty. | 1. | Check and clean the fuel filter. |
is hard to start or | 2. | Air cleaner dirty. | 2. | Check and clean the air filter. |
runs poorly | 3. | Spark plug dirty or wrong gap. | 3. | Check, clean and |
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Power Light does | 1. | Engine is running poorly. | 1. | Improve engine performance. |
not come on | 2. | Ground wire is not connected. | 2. | Connect ground wire. |
| 3. | Generator is not functioning. | 3. | Take generator to qualified service |
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No or not enough | 1. | AC Breaker switch in the OFF | 1. | Reset the Breaker Switch to the ON |
power at the AC |
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outlets | 2. | AC circuits overloaded. | 2. | Disconnect some appliances to |
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| reduce the load. |
No power at the | DC Breaker Switch open. | Disconnect the 12 Volt appliance, then | ||
12 VDC outlet |
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| press the 12 VDC breaker switch IN. | |
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| Reconnect the 12 V accessory. | |
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the equipment or engine. Consult a qualified service technician for any repairs beyond your training or ability.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
The manufacturer and/or distributor has provided the parts list and assembly diagram in this manual as a reference tool only. Neither the manufacturer or distributor makes any representation or warranty of any kind to the buyer that he or she is qualified to make any repairs to the product, or that he or she is qualified to replace any parts of the product. In fact, the manufacturer and/or distributor expressly states that all repairs and parts replacements should be undertaken by certified and licensed technicians, and not by the buyer. The buyer assumes all risk and liability arising out of his or her repairs to the original product or replacement parts thereto, or arising out of his or her installation of replacement parts thereto.
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