Troubleshooting

Trouble

Possible cause

Suggested remedy

 

 

 

Engine will not start or will

1. Low on fuel/oil content

1. Add fuel/oil mix

not keep running

 

 

 

2.

Ignition switch in “Off” position

2. Turn to “ON” position

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Faulty spark plug

3. Replace spark plug

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Choke in wrong position

4. Adjust choke accordingly

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Fuel tap in closed position

5. Open fuel tap

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Unit loaded during start-up

6. Remove load from unit

 

 

 

 

 

7.

Spark plug wire loose

7. Attach wire to spark plug

 

 

 

 

 

8.

Dirty fuel filters

8. Clean filters as per instructions

 

 

 

No electrical output

1. Faulty receptacle

1. Have service centre replace receptacle

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Circuit breaker kicked out

2. Depress and reset

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Defective capacitor

3. Have service centre replace capacitor

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Faulty power cord

4. Replace cord

 

 

 

Repeated circuit breaker

1. Overload

1. Reduce load.

tripping

 

 

 

2.

Faulty cords or equipment.

2. Check for damaged, bare, or frayed wires

 

 

 

 

on equipment. Replace.

 

 

 

Generator overheating

1. Generator overloaded.

1. Reduce load

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Insufficient ventilation.

2. Move to adequate supply of fresh air.

 

 

 

 

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Global Machinery Company GEN800 instruction manual Troubleshooting