Symptom
Problem
Engine Will Not
Generator switch in the off "0" position
Start
Generator inclined
No fuel
Bad or contaminated fuel
Not enough oil in the engine
Dirty air filter
No spark
For electric start, start the engine using
the recoil starter.
Oil in the combustion chamber
If the engine still will not start:
Engine Runs
Dirty air filter
Rough (no load)
Generator inclined
If the engine still runs rough:
Engine Shuts
Out of fuel
Down
Not enough oil in the engine
Dirty air filter
Shut off due to CO accumulation &
flashing red indicator
Generator overloaded
Shut off due to CO shutdown system
fault & constant yellow indicator
If the engine still shuts down:
Engine Runs
Dirty air filter
Rough (with load)
Generator overloaded
Defective device plugged in
If the engine still runs rough:
Engine Runs,
Generator overloaded, overload light is
But Generator
on
Does Not Provide
Power
Bad connection
Defective power cord
Defective device plugged in
If there is still no power:
Operator's Manual
TROUBLESHOOTING
Solution
Turn the generator switch to the correct position.
Move generator to a levelposition.
Fill the fuel tank.
Check the fuel.
Check the oil level. If low, add the recommended
oil.
Clean the air filter.
Replace the spark plug.
If the generator starts, check the battery voltage
on the LCD disaplay. If the battery is providing
less than 12.4 volts, charge the battery.
Remove spark plug, turn generator switch to
off "O" position, pull recoil starter four times to
remove oil from combustion chamber.
Take the unit to an authorized service provider.
Stop the engine and check the air filter. Clean if
needed.
Move generator to a level position.
Take the unit to an authorized service provider.
Check the fuel. Fill the tank if necessary.
Check the oil level. If low, add the recommended
oil.
Clean the air filter.
Follow all safety instructions on CO Action Label
Unplug some of the devices.
System fault or end of life indication.
Take the unit to an authorized service provider.
Stop the engine and check the air filter. Clean if
needed.
Unplug some of the devices.
Unplug defective device.
Take the unit to an authorized service provider.
Turn off and unplug all electrical devices, shut
down the engine, wait 10 minutes and start the
engine, connect fewer or lighter electrical loads.
Stop the engine and check the connections.
Replace the cord.
Unplug defective device.
Take the unit to an authorized service provider.
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