PROBLEM
Engine will not start
No electrical output
Repeated circuit breaker
tripping
Generator overheating the
circuit breaker depressed
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
CAUSE
1. Low on fuel or oil.
2. Ignition switch in "Off" position.
3. Faulty spark plug.
4. Choke in wrong position.
5. Fuel shut-off valve in closed
position.
6. Unit loaded during start-up.
7. Spark plug wire loose.
1. Faulty receptacle.
2. Circuit breaker kicked out.
3. Defective capacitor.
4. Faulty power cord.
5. GFCI receptacle circuit breaker
kicked out.
1. Overload
2. Faulty cords or equipment.
1. Generator overloaded.
2. Insufficient ventilation.
19 — ENG
CORRECTION
1. Add fuel or oil.
2. Turn to "ON" position
3. Replace spark plug.
4. Adjust choke accordingly.
5. Open fuel shut-off valve.
6. Remove load from unit.
7. Attach wire to spark plug.
1. Have Authorized Sears Service
Center replace.
2. Depress and reset.
3. Have Authorized Sears Service
Center replace capacitor.
4. Repair or replace cord.
5. Depress and reset.
1. Reduce load.
2. Check for damaged, bare, or
frayed wires on equipment.
Replace.
1. Reduce load.
2. Move to adequate supply of
fresh air.
D20498 Rev. 0 6/9/00