TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM |
| CAUSE |
| CORRECTION |
Engine will not 1. | Low on fuel or oil. | 1. | Add fuel or oil. | |
start | 2. | Ignition switch in "Off" | 2. | Turn to "ON" position |
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| 3. | Faulty spark plug. | 3. | Replace spark plug. |
4.Choke in wrong position. 4. Adjust choke accordingly.
| 5. | Fuel | 5. | Open fuel | |
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| closed position |
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| 6. | Unit loaded during start- | 6. | Remove load from unit. | |
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| 7. | Spark plug wire loose. | 7. | Attach wire to spark plug. | |
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No electrical | 1. | Faulty receptacle. | 1. | Have Service Center | |
output | 2. | Circuit breaker kicked |
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| 2. | Depress and reset. | |||
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| 3. | Defective capacitor. | 3. | Have Service Center | |
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| replace capacitor. | |
| 4. | Faulty power cord. | 4. | Repair or replace cord. | |
| 5. | GFCI switch breaker | 5. | Depress and reset | |
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| kicked out (if equipped) |
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Repeated | 1. | Overload | 1. | Reduce load. | |
circuit breaker | 2. | Faulty cords or | 2. | Check for damaged, bare, | |
tripping | |||||
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| or frayed wires on | ||
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| equipment. Replace. | |
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Generator | 1. | Generator overloaded. | 1. | Reduce load. | |
overheating | 2. | Insufficient ventilation. | 2. | Move to adequate supply | |
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| of fresh air. |
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