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