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Generac 5982R Troubleshooting Guide, Problem, Cause, Correction, is available, runs rough

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

4.1 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM	CAUSE		CORRECTION
Engine is running, but no AC output	1.	Circuit breaker is open.	1.	Reset circuit breaker.
is available.	2.	Poor connection or defective cord set.	2.	Check and repair.
	3.	Connected device is bad.	3.	Connect another device that is in good condition.
	4.	Fault in generator.	4.	Contact Authorized Service Facility.


Engine runs good but bogs down	1.	Short circuit in a connected load.	1.	Disconnect shorted electrical load.
when loads are connected.	2.	Generator is overloaded.	2.	See “Don’t Overload the Generator” .
	3.	Engine speed is too slow.	3.	Contact Authorized Service Facility.
	4.	Shorted generator circuit.	4.	Contact Authorized Service Facility.


Engine will not start; or starts and	1.	Dirty air filter.	1.	Clean or replace air filter.
runs rough.	2.	Out of gasoline.	2.	Fill fuel tank.
	3.	Stale gasoline.	3.	Drain fuel tank and fill with fresh fuel.
	4.	Spark plug wire not connected to spark plug.	4.	Connect wire to spark plug.
	5.	Bad spark plug.	5.	Replace spark plug.
	6.	Water in gasoline.	6.	Drain fuel tank; fill with fresh fuel.
	7.	Over-choking.	7.	Put choke knob to No Choke position.
	8.	Low oil level.	8.	Fill crankcase to proper level.
	9.	Excessive rich fuel mixture.	9.	Contact Authorized Service Facility.
	10.	Intake valve stuck open or closed.	10.	Contact Authorized Service Facility.
	11.	Engine has lost compression.	11.	Contact Authorized Service Facility.


Engine shuts down during	1.	Out of gasoline.	1.	Fill fuel tank.
operation.	2.	Low oil level.	2.	Fill crankcase to proper level.
	3.	Fault in engine.	3.	Contact Authorized Service Facility.

Engine lacks power.	1.	Load is too high.	1.	See “Don’t Overload the Generator”.
	2.	Dirty air filter.	2.	Replace air filter.
	3.	Engine needs to be serviced.	3.	Contact Authorized Service Facility.


Engine “hunts” or falters.	1.	Choke is opened too soon.	1.	Move choke to halfway position until engine runs
				smoothly.
	2.	Carburetor is running too rich or too lean.	2.	Contact Authorized Service Facility.

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Generac 5982R Troubleshooting Guide, Problem, Cause, Correction, is available, when loads are connected, runs rough

Contents

MODEL GP 3250 Portable GeneratorTable of Contents Manuel dentretienManual del propietario Introduction SAFETY RULESINTRODUCTION READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLYFIRE HAZARDS Safety RulesEXHAUST & LOCATION HAZARDS ELECTRICAL HAZARDSCALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING STANDARDS INDEXSafety Rules CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGFigure 1 - Wheel Assembly Figure 2 - Handle Kit 1.2 ASSEMBLY1.1.1 ACCESSORY BOX 1.2.1 ASSEMBLING THE ACCESSORY KITFigure 5 - Generator Controls Figure 6 - Muffler OperationFigure 3 - Control Panel Figure 4 - Generator Controls2.3.1 GROUNDING THE GENERATOR 2.3 HOW TO USE THE GENERATOR2.2 CORD SETS AND CONNECTION PLUGS 2.2.1 120 VAC DUPLEX RECEPTACLEOperation 2.3.2 CONNECTING ELECTRICAL LOADS2.4 DON’T OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR 2.5 WATTAGE REFERENCE GUIDE2.6.2 ADDING GASOLINE 2.7 TO START THE ENGINE2.6 BEFORE STARTING THE GENERATOR 2.6.1 ADDING ENGINE OIL3.2.1 GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS Maintenance3.1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 3.2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS3.3 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 3.3.1 GENERATOR MAINTENANCE3.3.2 TO CLEAN THE GENERATOR 3.3.3 ENGINE MAINTENANCE3.3.6 REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG 3.4 SERVICE AIR FILTER3.5 VALVE CLEARANCE 3.6 GENERAL3.7 LONG TERM STORAGE 3.8 OTHER STORAGE TIPSMaintenance when loads are connected Troubleshooting4.1 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEMPage Page MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE WarrantyFEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONSWarranty EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTYGP SERIES PORTABLE GENERATORS WARRANTY SCHEDULETHIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS, INC