Troubleshooting - PRETUL GEN-10P Manual

Problem
The motor is not
starting.
The motor starts but
stops unexpectedly.
There is no current in
the connection panel
outlets.
The generator has no
voltage.
The generator vibrates
or makes too much
noise.
12
ENGLISH
Cause
• The switch is OFF.
• Not enough fuel.
• Devices connected to the generator.
• Gasoline does not reach the carburetor.
• There is no spark in the spark plug.
• The oil level is too low.
• The overload protector has not been
reestablished.
• Some of the devices connected are not
working.
• Damaged overload protection.
• The transportation protection has not been
removed.

Troubleshooting

Solution
• Turn the switch ON.
• Fill the fuel tank.
• Disconnect all devices from the connection
panel before starting the generator motor.
• Having the fuel tank full, verify the fuel flow to
the carburetor:
1. Set under the carburetor, an adequate
container to receive gasoline. Use a funnel to
prevent spilling the fuel.
2. Remove the drain bolt. Fuel shall flow freely.
Otherwise, go to a
Authorized Service Center.
• Check oil level. Make sure oil level is within the
minimum and maximum level in the oil
measuring rod.
• Verify spark in the spark plug:
1. Disconnect the spark plug cable. Clean the
dust around the spark plug and remove it.
2. Connect the cable to the spark plug.
3. Turn ON the motor switch.
4. Make contact with the lateral electrode of the
spark plug with any metallic part of the motor
that is free of oil.
to carry out the test in a well-ventilated area and
with no fuel spilled. Otherwise it could cause an
explosion.
5. Pull the jack-line to generate a spark in the
space between the spark plug center electrode
and the lateral electrode.
6. If there is no spark with the new spark plug, go
to a
Center.
• Check oil level in the motor as indicated in
page 7. Star the motor one more time.
• Verify the thermal protection is ON.
• Check the status of the devices before
connecting. Repair any damaged device before
using it with the generator.
• Go to a
Center to replace it.
• Remove the transportation support before
operating the generator as indicated in page 8.
The support is identified with a label mentioning:
"Remove this protection before using the
generator".
CAUTION
It is important
Authorized Service
Authorized Service