TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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 position.

5. Open fuel shut-off valve.

 

6.

Unit loaded during start-up.

6.

Remove load from unit.

 

7.

Spark plug wire loose.

7. Attach wire to spark plug.

 

8.

Faulty fuel shut-off solenoid.

8. Have an Authorized Service Center

 

 

 

 

replace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

No electrical output

1.

Faulty receptacle.

1.

Have an Authorized Service Center

 

 

 

 

replace.

 

2.

Circuit breaker kicked out.

2.

Depress and reset.

 

3.

Defective capacitor.

3.

Have an Authorized Service Center

 

 

 

 

replace.

 

4.

Faulty power cord.

4.

Repair or replace cord.

 

5.

GFCI switch breaker kicked out

5.

Depress and reset

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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