10000EXL Extended Life Generator

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Cause

Correction

 

1.

One of the circuit breakers is open.

1.

Reset circuit breaker.

Engine is running, but no

2.

Fault in generator.

2.

Contact Generac service facility.

3.

Poor connection or defective cord set.

3.

Check and repair.

AC output is available.

4.

Connected device is bad.

4.

Connect another device that is in

 

 

 

 

 

good condition.

Engine runs good at no-

1.

Short circuit in a connected load.

1.

Disconnect shorted electrical load.

2.

Engine speed is too slow.

2.

Contact Generac service facility.

load but “bogs” down"

3.

Generator is overloaded.

3.

See “Don't Overload the Generator”

when loads are connected.

 

 

 

on page 12.

 

4.

Shorted generator circuit.

4.

Contact Generac service facility.

 

1.

Ignition Switch set to “Stop”.

1.

Set switch to “On”.

 

2.

Fuel Valve is in the “Off” position.

2.

Turn fuel valve to the “On” position.

 

3.

Dirty air cleaner.

3.

Clean or replace air cleaner.

 

4.

Out of gasoline.

4.

Fill fuel tank.

 

5.

Stale gasoline.

5.

Drain gas tank; fill with fresh fuel.

 

6.

Spark plug wire not connected to

6.

Connect wire to spark plug.

 

 

spark plug.

 

 

Engine will not start; or

7.

Bad spark plug.

7.

Replace spark plug.

8.

Water in gasoline.

8.

Drain gas tank; fill with fresh fuel.

starts and runs rough.

9.

Overchoking.

9.

Open choke fully and crank engine.

 

 

10.

Excessively rich fuel mixture.

10.

Contact Briggs and Stratton service

 

 

 

 

facility.

 

11.

Intake valve stuck open or closed.

11.

Contact Briggs and Stratton service

 

 

 

 

facility.

 

12.

Engine has lost compression.

12.

Contact Briggs and Stratton service

 

 

 

 

facility.

 

13.

Failed battery.

13.

Replace battery.

Engine shuts down during

1.

Out of gasoline.

1.

Fill fuel tank.

operation.

2.

Low oil level.

2.

Fill crankcase to proper level.

 

1.

Load is too high.

1.

See “Don't Overload the Generator”

Engine lacks power.

 

 

 

on page 12.

 

2.

Dirty air filter.

2.

Replace air filter.

 

1.

Choke is opened too soon.

1.

Move choke to halfway position until

Engine “hunts” or falters.

 

 

 

engine runs smoothly.

2.

Carburetor is running too rich or too

2.

Contact Briggs and Stratton service

 

 

 

lean.

 

facility.

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