Trouble

Remedy

 

 

Low output at generator power ac

Check Weld Output control setting.

receptacles.

 

 

 

 

Check engine speed, and adjust if necessary (see Section 8-3or 8-4). Open circuit voltage is reduced

 

as engine speed drops.

 

 

Erratic output at generator power ac

Check fuel level.

receptacles.

 

Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check connections at terminal block 1T.

 

 

 

 

Check receptacle supplementary protector, wiring, and connections.

 

 

 

Check throttle linkage for smooth, non-binding operation.

 

 

 

Service air cleaner according to engine manual.

 

 

 

Check engine speed, and adjust if necessary (see Section 8-3or 8-4).

 

 

C. Engine

Trouble

Remedy

 

 

Engine will not crank (DX models only).

Check and replace ignition fuse (see engine manual).

 

 

 

Check battery voltage.

 

 

 

Check battery connections and tighten if necessary.

 

 

 

Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check engine ignition circuit.

 

 

Engine will not start.

Check fuel level (see Section 5-5).

 

 

 

Move choke control to correct position (see Section 6-1or 6-3).

 

 

 

Open fuel valve (see Section 5-5). Close fuel valve before moving unit or carburetor may flood and make

 

starting difficult.

 

 

 

Check battery voltage (DX models only).

 

 

 

Check battery connections and tighten if necessary (DX models only).

 

 

 

Check oil level (see Section 5-5). Engine stops if oil level is too low. Refill crankcase with proper viscosity

 

oil for operating temperature.

 

 

 

Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check low oil level shutdown switch.

 

 

Engine stopped during normal

Check fuel level (see Section 5-5).

operation.

 

 

 

 

Open fuel valve (see Section 5-5). Close fuel valve before moving unit or carburetor may flood and make

 

starting difficult.

 

 

 

Check oil level (see Section 5-5). Engine stops if oil level is too low.

 

 

Battery discharges between uses (DX

Clean battery, terminals, and posts with baking soda and water solution; rinse with clear water.

models only).

 

 

 

 

Periodically recharge battery (approximately every 3 months).

 

 

 

Replace battery.

 

 

 

Check engine battery charging circuit and connections according to engine manual.

 

 

Unstable or sluggish engine speeds.

Check engine speed, and adjust if necessary (see Section 8-3or 8-4).

 

 

 

Check throttle/governor linkage for smooth, non-binding operation.

 

 

 

Tune-up engine according to engine manual.

 

 

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145 DX specifications

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