18 Operator’s Manual for Portable Generator
Engine shuts down
during operation.
1. Out of fuel.
2. Low oil level.
3. Fault in engine.
4. Ambient temp too high.
1. Fill fuel tank. Prime fuel sys-
tem. See
"Starting Pull Start
Engines." or "Starting Elec-
tric Start Engines."
2. Fill crankcase to correct level.
3. Contact Authorized Service
Facility.
4. Move unit to cooler location
and allow engine to cool
before running again.
Engine lacks power.
1. Load is too high.
2. Dirty air filter.
3. Engine needs to be serviced.
4. Excessive valve lash.
5. Dirty fuel filter.
6. Fuel injector clogged.
1. Reduce load. See
"Know
Generator Limits."
2. Clean or replace air filter.
3. Contact Authorized Service
Facility.
4. Contact Authorized Service
Facility.
5. Replace fuel filter.
6. Contact Authorized Service
Facility.
Engine surges or
stumbles.
1. Governor/throttle assembly is
not adjusted properly.
2. Air in fuel system.
1. Contact Authorized Service
Facility.
2. Contact Authorized Service
Facility.
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
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