Firman T07571 - Troubleshooting Common Issues; No AC Output Troubleshooting; Engine Bogging Down Troubleshooting; Engine Starting and Running Problems

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Problem
Cause
Correction
Engine is running , but no
AC output is available .
1. Circuit breaker is open .
2. Fault in generator .
3. Poor connection or defective cord set .
4. Connected device is bad .
1. Reset circuit breaker .
2. Contact authorized service facility.
3. Check and repair .
4. Connect another device that is in
good condition .
Engine runs good at
no - load but “ bogs down ”
when loads are connected .
1. Short circuit in a connected load .
2. Engine speed is too slow .
3 . Shorted generator circuit .
4. Clogged or dirty fuel filter.
1. Disconnect shorted electrical load.
2. Contact authorized service facility.
3. Contact authorized service facility.
4. Clean or replace fuel filter.
Engine will not start ; starts
and runs rough or shuts
down when running .
1. Fuel selector switch set to OFF ( O )
position .
2. The indicator light is OFF or
flashing red.
3. Low oil level .
4. Dirty air cleaner .
5. Out of gasoline .
6. Stale gasoline .
7. Spark plug wire not connected to
spark plug .
8. Bad spark plug .
9. Water in gasoline .
10. Flooded .
11. Excessively rich fuel mixture .
12. Clogged or dirty fuel filter.
13. Starting battery may have
insufficient charge.
14. Out of LPG/NG.
15. LPG cylinder knob / NG supply
valve is not open.
16. Out of battery power.
1. Set fuel selector switch to “GAS”
or “LPG/NG” position.
2. Must have solid red indicator light
to be able to start the engine.
3. Fill crankcase to proper level or
place generator on level surface .
4. Clean or replace air cleaner .
5. Fill fuel tank with gasoline .
6. Drain fuel tank and carburetor ; fill
with fresh gasoline .
7. Connect wire to spark plug .
8. Replace spark plug .
9. Drain gas tank and carburetor ; fill
with fresh gasoline .
10. Wait 5 minutes and re - crank engine
11. Contact authorized service facility .
12. Clean or replace fuel filter.
13. Check battery output and charge
battery as necessary.
14. Replace LPG cylinder/ check NG supply.
15. Fully open LPG cylinder knob / NG
supply valve.
16. Start Engine in “GAS” position.
Charge or replace battery.
Engine lacks power .
1. Load is too high .
2. Dirty air filter .
3. Clogged or dirty fuel filter.
4. Clogged spark arrester.
1. Don't Overload Generator
2. Replace air filter .
3. Clean or replace fuel filter.
4. Clean or replace spark arrester.
Engine “ hunts ” or falters .
1. Carburetor is running too rich or too lean .
2. Clogged or dirty fuel filter.
1. Contact authorized service facility .
2. Clean or replace fuel filter.
Engine shuts down when
running.
1. Out of gasoline or LPG/NG.
2. Dirty air cleaner.
3. Low oil level.
1. Fill fuel tank with gasoline or replace
LPG cylinder / check NG supply.
2. Clean or replace air cleaner.
3. Fill crankcase to proper level or place.
generator on level surface.