Owner's Manual
Troubleshooting
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Problem
Generator will not start
Generator will not start; Generator
starts but runs roughly
Generator shuts down during
Generator cannot supply enough
power or overheating
No AC output
Generator gallops
Repeated circuit breaker tripping
operation
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Cause
No Fuel
Faulty spark plug
Unit loaded during start up
Low oil level
Choke in the wrong position.
Spark plug wire loose
Out of fuel
Low oil level
Generator is overloaded
Insufficient ventilation
Cable not properly connected
Connected device is defective
Circuit breaker is open
Capacitor defective
Faulty brush assembly
Faulty AVR
Loose wiring
Other
Engine governor defective
Overload
Faulty cords or device
Solution
Fill with fuel
Replace spark plug
Remove load from unit
Fill crankcase to the proper level
Place generator on a flat, level
surface before restarting
Adjust choke.
Attach wire to spark plug
Fill fuel tank
Fill crankcase to the proper level.
Place generator on a flat, level
surface before starting
Review load and adjust. See
"Power Management"
Check for air restriction. Move to a
well ventilated area
Check all connections
Replace defective device
Reset circuit breaker
Replace capacitor.
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Replace brush assembly
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Replace AVR
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Inspect and tighten wiring
connections
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Review load and adjust. See
"Power Management"
Check for damaged, bare or
frayed wires. Replace defective
device
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