Trouble Shooting - Power SUA3800iED Manual

TROUBLE SHOOTING

PROBLEM
Engine is running,
but no AC output is
available.
Engine runs well at
no-load, but "bogs
down" when loads is
connected.
Engine will not start;
starts and runs rough
or shuts down when
running.
Engine lacks power.
Engine"hunts"or falters. 1. Carburetor is running too rich or too lean.
Engine shuts down
when running.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. AC Circuit breaker is open.
2. Fault in generator.
3. Poor connection or defective cord set.
4. Connected device is bad.
5. GFCI outlet is open (if equipped)
1. Short circuit in a connected load.
2. Engine speed is too slow.
3. Generator is overloaded.
4. Shorted generator circuit.
5. Clogged or dirty fuel filter.
6. Connected device is bad.
1. Engine switch set to OFF (O) position.
2. Fuel valve is in OFF (O) position.
3. Low oil level.
4. Dirty air filter.
5. Out of fuel.
6. Stale fuel.
7. Spark plug wire not connected to spark plug.
8. Bad spark plug.
9. Water in fuel.
10. Flooded.
11. Excessively rich fuel mixture.
12. Intake valve stuck open or closed.
13. Engine has lost compression.
14. Clogged or dirty fuel filter.
15. Clogged or dirty spark arrester screen.
16. Out of propane/LPG.
17. LPG cylinder knob / propane supply valve
is not open.
1. Load is too high.
2. Dirty air filter.
3. Clogged or dirty fuel filter.
4. Clogged or dirty spark arrester screen.
5. Engine needs to be serviced.
6. Bad fuel.
2. Clogged or dirty fuel filter.
3. Choke is opened too soon.
1. Out of fuel.
2. Dirty air cleaner.
3. Low oil level.
4. Out of gasoline or propane/LPG.
SOLUTION
1. Check AC load and reset circuit breaker.
2. Contact customer service or authorized service center.
3. Check and repair.
4. Connect another device that is in good condition.
5. Correct ground fault and press reset button on GFCI outlet.
1. Disconnect shorted electrical load.
2. Contact customer service or authorized service center.
3. Reduce load.
4. Contact customer service or authorized service center.
5. Clean or replace fuel filter.
6. Connect another device that is in good condition.
1. Set engine switch to ON (l) position.
2. Move fuel valve to ON (l) position.
3. Fill crankcase to proper level or place generator on
level surface.
4. Clean or replace air cleaner.
5. Fill fuel tank.
6. Drain fuel tank and carburetor; fill with fresh fuel.
7. Connect wire to spark plug.
8. Replace spark plug.
9. Drain gas tank and carburetor; fill with fresh fuel.
10. Wait 5 minutes and re-crank engine.
11. Contact customer service or authorized service center.
12. Contact customer service or authorized service center.
13. Contact customer service or authorized service center.
14. Replace fuel filter.
15. Clean or replace spark arrester screen.
16. Replace LPG cylinder / check propane/LPG supply.
17. Fully open LPG cylinder knob / propane/LPG supply
valve.
1. Reduce load.
2. Replace air filter.
3. Clean or replace fuel filter.
4. Clean or replace spark arrester screen.
5. Contact customer service or authorized service center .
6. Drain gas tank and carburetor; fill with fresh fuel.
1. Contact customer service or authorized service center .
2. Replace fuel filter.
3. Set choke to halfway position until engine runs smootly.
1. Fill fuel tank.
2. Clean or replace air cleaner.
3. Fill crankcase to proper level or place generator on
level surface.
4. Fill fuel tank with gasoline or replace LPG cylinder/
check propane/LPG supply.
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