TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING
ANYONE using or servicing the generator must read, understand, and follow all safety and operation instructions
provided in the product manual. Failure to closely follow these instructions can result in circumstances leading to
death, serious injury, and property damage.
DANGER
Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a
poison you cannot see or smell.
NEVER use inside a home
or garage, EVEN IF doors
and windows are open.
Only use OUTSIDE and far
away from windows, doors, and
vents.
Engine will not start or starts
and runs rough
Engine switch or fuel valve off.
Turn engine switch or fuel valve on.
No fuel.
Add fuel
Stale fuel
Drain tank; Fill with fresh fuel
No or low engine oil.
Add engine oil
Spark plug wire (cap) disconnected.
Install spark plug cap over spark plug.
Faulty/bad spark plug.
Check/replace spark plug
Fuel not reaching carburetor.
Pump fuel in the carburetor.
(EVO2000i+ models only)
Dirty air flter
Clean or replace air flter
Dirty spark arrestor screen.
Clean spark arrestor screen
Engine suddenly stops
No or low engine oil.
Add engine oil (page 19).
Low power at receptacles
Clean or replace air flter
Dirty spark arrestor screen.
Clean spark arrestor screen (page 24).
Stale fuel
Drain tank; Fill with fresh fuel
No power at receptacle
Electrical overload on generator.
Check circuit breaker for
“tripped” position or overload
DC
indicator light on. Reduce
electrical load on circuit, wait
AC
several minutes, and then
push to reset circuit breaker.
Set
Tripped
Circuit breaker defective.
Replace circuit breaker.
Poor connection or defective cord set.
Check cord connection. Replace defective cord
set.
Connected electrical appliance/
equipment is defective.
Check electrical appliance/equipment for defects.
Disconnect defective appliance/equipment from
the generator. Have appliance serviced by
TABLE 9. Troubleshooting — Probable Causes and Solutions
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