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