Snapper 1666-0 owner manual Troubleshooting, Problem, Cause, Correction

Snapper G1000 Generator

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem	Cause		Correction
Engine is running, but	1.	One of the circuit breakers is open.	1.	Reset circuit breaker.
	2.	Fault in generator.	2.	Contact Snapper service facility.
no AC or DC output is	3.	Poor connection or defective cord set.	3.	Check and repair.
available.	4.	Connected device is bad.	4.	Connect another device that is in
				good condition.
Engine runs good at	1.	Short circuit in a connected load.	1.	Disconnect shorted electrical load.
	2.	Engine speed is too slow.	2.	Contact Snapper service facility.
no-load but “bogs
	3.	Generator is overloaded.	3.	See “Don't Overload the Generator”
down" when loads are
				on page 9.
connected.
	4.	Shorted generator circuit.	4.	Contact Snapper service facility.
	1.	Engine switch set to “Off”.	1.	Set switch to “On”.
	2.	Dirty air cleaner.	2.	Clean or replace air cleaner.
	3.	Out of gasoline.	3.	Fill fuel tank.
	4.	Stale gasoline.	4.	Drain gas tank and carburetor; fill
				with fresh fuel.
Engine will not start;	5.	Spark plug wire not connected to spark	5.	Connect wire to spark plug.
		plug.
or starts and runs
	6.	Bad spark plug.	6.	Replace spark plug.
rough.
	7.	Water in gasoline.	7.	Drain gas tank and carburetor; fill
				with fresh fuel.
	8.	Overchoked or flooded.	8.	Wait 5 minutes and re-crank engine.
	9.	Excessively rich fuel mixture.	9.	Contact Snapper service facility.
	10.	Intake valve stuck open or closed.	10.	Contact Snapper service facility.
	11.	Engine has lost compression.	11.	Contact Snapper service facility.
Engine shuts down	1.	Out of gasoline.	1.	Fill fuel tank.
when running.	2.	Low oil level.	2. Fill crankcase to proper level.
	1.	Load is too high.	1.	See “Don't Overload the Generator”
Engine lacks power.				on page 9.
	2.	Dirty air filter.	2.	Replace air filter.
Engine “hunts” or	Carburetor is running too rich or too lean.		Contact Snapper service facility.
falters.

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