Generac Power Systems IX1600 User Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Enginewon't start.
1. No fuel in tank.
2. Fuelvalveturned off.
3. Defectivesparkplug.
4. Pluggedfuelfilter.
5. Defectiveor stuck enginestop switch.
1.Add fuel to tank.
2. Turn fuel valve on.
3. Replacespark plug.
4. Replacefuel filter.
5. Replaceenginestart switch.
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Enginestarts, then shuts down.
1. Low fuel level.
2. Fueltankvent closed.
3. Incorrect engineoil level.
4. Contaminatedfuel.
5. Defectivelow oil level switch.
6. Defectiveignition coil.
1.Add fuel to tank.
2. Openfuel tank vent.
3. Checkengineoil level,add or drainas needed.
4. Replacefuel filter.
5. ReplaceLow Oil Levelswitch.
6. Replaceignition coil.
Enginestarts, then runs rough.*
1. Chokeis stuck or left on.
2. Dirty or clogged airfilter.
3. Defectiveor dirty spark plug.
4. Dirty fuelfilter.
5. DefectiveEcoModeswitch.
1.Turn choke off.
2. Cleanor replacethe airfilter element.
3. Replacespark plug.
4. Replacefuel and fuelfilter.
5. ReplaceEcoModeswitch.
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No AC output. 1. Generatoris overloaded(OVERLOADLED is on 1. Shutdown generatorto reset module. Reduce
and READYLEDis flashing, Seecontrol Panel loads andrestart generator.
Identificationsection).
2. ACvoltageis low (OVERLOADLED is on and 2. Verify that the choke is OFF.
READYLEDis flashing, Seecontrol Panel
Identificationsection).
3. Invertermodule is overheated(OVERLOADLEDis 3. Verify service door is ON.Let cool for 15 minutes
on and READYLEDis flashing, Seecontrol Panel and restart generator.
Identificationsection).
4. Short circuit in electrical device (OVERLOADLED 4. Verify condition of any extensioncords and all
is on and READYLEDis flashing, Seecontrol Panel items being powered.
Identificationsection).
5. Defectiveinverterassembly. 5. Replaceinverter assembly.
No DC output. ** 1. DC circuit breakeris open. 1. ResetDCcircuit breaker.
2. DefectiveDCcircuit breaker. 2. ReplaceDC circuit breaker.
3. Defectiverectifier. 3. Replacerectifier.
Fuelleaksfrom drainhoses. 1. Fuelsystem over primed (flooded). 1. Letgeneratorsit 15 minutes before restarting.
2. Carburetordrain in bowl is not closed. 2. Turn valve clockwise to close.
* Enginespeedincreases and decreases-- This is normal as the generatorstarts up and as loadsvary.
** Verify EcoModeSwitch is in the "0" OFFposition.
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Generac Power Systems IX1600 Specifications

General

Brand	Generac Power Systems
Model	IX1600
Category	Portable Generator
Language	English