TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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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 | 5. Open fuel | ||
| 6. | Unit loaded during | 6. | Remove load from unit. | |
| 7. | Spark plug wire loose. | 7. Attach wire to spark plug. | ||
| 8. | Faulty fuel | 8. Have an Authorized Service Center | ||
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| replace. | |
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No electrical output | 1. | Faulty receptacle. | 1. | Have an Authorized Service Center | |
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| replace. | |
| 2. | Circuit breaker kicked out. | 2. | Depress and reset. | |
| 3. | Defective capacitor. | 3. | Have an Authorized Service Center | |
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| 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 | |
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| frayed wires on equipment. Replace. | |
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Generator overheating | 1. | Generator overloaded. | 1. | Reduce load. | |
| 2. | Insufficient ventilation. | 2. | Move to adequate supply of fresh air. | |
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21 — ENG