24 Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator
Engine lacks power. 1. Generator is overloaded.
2. Dirty air filter.
3. Engine needs to be serviced.
4. Clogged spark arrestor.
1. Reduce load (see
Know Gen-
erator Limits
).
2. Clean or replace air filter.
3. Contact IASD.
4. Clean spark arrestor screen.
Engine surges or
stumbles.
1. Choke is opened too soon.
2. Carburetor is running too rich
or too lean.
1. Set choke to halfway position
until engine runs smoothly.
2. Contact IASD.
Engine starts and shuts
off right away.
1. COsense shut-off due to accu-
mulating carbon monoxide if a
red light blinks on the side
panel badge.
2. COsense shut-off due to a
system fault if a yellow light
blinks on the side panel
badge.
1. Follow all safety instructions
and relocate generator to an
open area outside, far away
from windows, doors and
vents.
2. Start to confirm yellow light
blinks when/if generator shuts-
off. If COsense continues to
fault and shut-off, contact
IASD.
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
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