Firman WH03042 - Troubleshooting Common Issues; Problem Resolution Guide

TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem Cause Correction
1. Circuit breaker is open.
1. Reset circuit breaker.
2. Overload light is on.
2. Review the load and restart the unit.
Engine is running, but no
3. Poor connection or defective cord
3. Check all connections and cord set.
AC output is available.
set.
4. Connected device is bad. 4. Replace defective device.
1. Clogged or dirty fuel filter.
1. Clean or replace fuel filter.
Engine runs good at
2. Clogged fuel line(Gasoline or LPG).
2. Clean the fue I Ii ne.
no-load but "bogs down"
lwhen loads are connected.
3. Generator is overloaded.
3. Check the load and adjust.
4. Clogged spark arrester.
4. Clean or replace spark arrester.
1. Low oil level sensor. 1. Fill crankcase to proper level/
Place generator on level surface.
2. Out of fuel(gasoline or LPG/
2. Fill fuel tank with gasoline or Fill
propane). LPG tank with propane(LPG).
3.
Bad Spark plug. 3.Replace spark plug.
4. Spark plug wire not connected to 4. Connect wire to spark plug.
Engine will not start; starti
spark plug.
and runs rough or shuts
5.Clogged or dirty fuel filter. 5. Clean or replace the fuel filter.
down when running.
6. LPG(propane) cylinder knob is not 6. Fully open LPG(propane) cylinder
open. know.
7. Out of battery power. 7. Start engine in "GAS" position,
Charge or replace battery.
8. Choke in the wrong position. 8. Adjust the choke position.
9. Clogged spark arrester. 9. clean or replace spark arrester.
1. Load is too high 1. Check the load and adjust
2. Dirtyairfilter 2. CI ean or replace the air fi Iler
Engine lacks power.
3. Clogged or dirty fuel filter 3. Clean or replace fuel filter
4. Clogged spark arrester 4. CI ean or replace spark arrester
5.Overheating 5. Check for air restriction, Move to
6. Choke in the wrong position a well ventilated area
6. Adjust the choke position
1. Clogged or dirty fuel filter 1. Clean or replace fuel filter
Engine "hunts" or falters.
2. Lacks LPG (propane) 2. Fill LPG tank with LPG (propane)
3. Fuel tank low (gasoline) 3. Fuel Tank low (gasoline)
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