Troubleshooting
7
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Problem
No AC output
is available,
but
generator
is running.
Generator
runs good at no=load
but "bogs"
down" when
loads are
connected.
Generator
will not start; or starts
and runs rough.
Generator
shuts down
during
operation.
Generator
lacks power.
Cause
I.
One of the circuit breakers is
open.
2.
Fault in generator.
3.
Poor connection
or defective cord
se[.
4.
Connected
device is bad.
I.
Short
circuit
in a connected
load.
2.
Generator
is overloaded.
3.
Shorted
generator
circuit.
I.
Failed battery.
2.
Low oil level.
I.
Out of gasoline.
2.
Low oil level.
Load is too high.
Correction
I.
Reset circuit breaker.
2.
ContactAuthorized
service facility.
3.
Check and repain
4.
Connect
another
device
that is in
good
condition.
I.
Disconnect
shorted
electrical
load.
2.
See "Don't
Overload
Generator".
3.
ContactAuthorized
service
facility.
I.
Replace
battery.
2.
Fill crankcase
to proper
level or
place generator
on level surface.
I.
Fill fuel tank.
2.
Fill crankcase
to proper
level or
place generator
on level surface.
See "Don't
Overload
Generator".
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