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