Porter-Cable H450CS, CH350CS, H650CS Troubleshooting Guide, Problem, Cause, Correction

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM		CAUSE		CORRECTION
Engine will not start	1.	Low on fuel or oil.	1.	Add fuel or oil.
	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 shut-off valve in closed	5.	Open fuel shut-off valve.
		position.
	6.	Unit loaded during start-up.	6.	Remove load from unit.
	7.	Spark plug wire loose.	7.	Attach wire to spark plug.
No electrical output	1.	Faulty receptacle.	1.	Have Service Center replace.
	2.	Circuit breaker kicked out.	2.	Depress and reset.
	3.	Defective capacitor.	3.	Have Service Center replace
				capacitor.
	4.	Faulty power cord.	4.	Repair or replace cord.
	5.	GFCI switch breaker kicked out	5.	Depress and reset
Repeated circuit breaker tripping	1.	Overload	1.	Reduce load.
	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.
No auto idle	1. Faulty solenoid		1. Have Service Center replace.
	2. Faulty idle control switch		2. Have Service Center replace.
	3. Faulty windings in stator		3. Have Service Center replace.
	4. Faulty circuit board		4. Have Service Center replace.
	5. Faulty wire harness		5. Have Service Center replace
DC does not have power with the	1. Faulty rectifier		1. Have Service Center replace.
circuit breaker depressed	2. Faulty windings in stator		2. Have Service Center replace.
	3. Faulty wire harness		3. Have Service Center replace.

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