WheelHouse™ 5550 Watt Generator

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Cause

Solution

 

1.

Circuit breaker is open.

1.

Reset circuit breaker.

 

2.

Poor connection or defective cord

2.

Check and repair.

Engine is running, but no AC

 

set.

 

 

output is available.

3.

Connected device is bad.

3.

Connect another device that is in

 

 

 

 

good condition.

 

4.

Fault in generator.

4.

Contact local service facility.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine runs good but bogs down

1.

Short circuit in a connected load.

1.

Disconnect shorted electrical load.

2.

Generator is overloaded.

2.

See "Don't Overload Generator".

when loads are connected.

3.

Shorted generator circuit.

3.

Contact local service facility.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Fuel valve is in the "Off" position.

1.

Turn fuel valve to the "On"

 

 

 

 

position.

Engine will not start; or starts and

2.

Vent knob in fuel gauge is closed.

2.

Open vent knob in fuel gauge.

runs rough.

3.

Quick connect in fuel line is

3.

Reconnect quick connect in fuel

 

 

disconnected.

 

line.

 

4.

Out of gasoline.

4.

Fill fuel tank.

 

 

 

Engine shuts down during

Out of gasoline.

Fill fuel tank.

operation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine lacks power.

Load is too high.

See "Don't Overload Generator".

 

 

 

 

 

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