TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | SOLUTION |
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Engine will not start | Engine switch is OFF | Turn engine switch to ON. |
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| No fuel | Fill fuel tank. |
| Oil level is low | Check engine oil level and fill, if necessary |
| Check spark plug condition | Replace spark plug. |
| Fuel is not reaching carburetor | Clean fuel sediment cup. |
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| Fuel valve is in OFF position | Move fuel valve to ON position |
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AC receptacle does not work | Circuit breaker is OFF | Turn ON the AC circuit breaker. |
| Item plugged in is defective | Try a different item. |
Generator makes a “spark knock” or | An occasional light “knocking” or | Switch to a different brand of gasoline, |
“pinging” noise | “pinging” under heavy load is not | making sure that the octane rating is 86 or |
| a cause for concern. However, if | higher. If problem continues, contact your |
| the knocking or pinging occurs | nearest authorized service center. |
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| engine speed, the problem may |
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If problem persists after trying the above solutions, please call
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