TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | SOLUTION | |
Engine will not start. | The on/off switch is on OFF (O). | Turn the on/off switch to ON (I). | |
| No fuel. | Fill fuel tank. |
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| Lubricant level is low. | Check engine lubricant level and fill, if | |
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| necessary. |
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| Spark plug faulty, fouled, or improperly | Replace spark plug. | |
| gapped. |
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| Choke lever is in RUN position. | Move choke lever to START position. | |
| Engine stored without treating or | Drain fuel and carburetor. Refuel with | |
| draining gasoline, or refueled with bad | fresh gasoline. |
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| gasoline. |
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| Dirty fuel filter. | Contact authorized service center. | |
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Engine lacks power. | Engine stored without treating or | Drain fuel and carburetor. Refuel with | |
| draining gasoline, or refueled with bad | fresh gasoline. If problem continues, | |
| gasoline. | contact your nearest authorized service | |
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| center. |
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| Dirty air filter. | Clean or replace | as needed. |
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DC receptacle does not work. | Circuit protector engaged | Remove any load from the generator. | |
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| Turn the on/off switch to OFF (O), then | |
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| depress the DC circuit breaker. See | |
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| Figure 18. |
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| Item plugged in is defective. | Try a different item. | |
AC receptacle does not work. | Item plugged in is defective. | Try a different item. | |
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If problem persists after trying the above solutions, contact your nearest authorized service center for assistance.
The following symptoms may indicate problems that will affect the emissions level of the unit: Hard starting or stalling after starting
Rough idle
Misfiring or backfiring under load Afterburning (backfiring)
Black exhaust smoke or high fuel consumption
If you encounter any of these symptoms, have the unit inspected and repaired by the nearest authorized service center .
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