Generac Power Systems XP8000E - Problem 11 - Engine Turns Over But Will Not Start (208;389;420 cc Non-EFI Engines); Problem 12 - Engine “Hunts”; Erratic Idle (208;389;420 cc Non-EFI Engines)

Section 1 AC Diagnostic Tests
16 Diagnostic Repair Manual
4. Place one test meter lead on contact 2 and the
other on contact 3. If CONTINUITY is not
measured, rock the switch. If CONTINUITY is still
not measured, replace switch.
5. Place one test meter lead on contact 5 and the
other on contact 6. If CONTINUITY is not
measured, rock the switch. If CONTINUITY is still
not measured, replace switch.
6. Place one test meter lead on contact 8 and the
other on contact 9.
The voltage change over switch allows the generator to
produce full rated power in the 240 VAC position. The
switch must never be switched while the generator is
running.
1. Remove all wiring from the voltage change over
switch.
2. Set DMM to read Ohms and zero out the meter.
3. Place the switch in the 240 VAC position and use
the switch schematic and number position to
perform the following tests.
4. Place one test meter lead on contact 1 and the
other on contact 2. If CONTINUITY is not
measured, rock the switch. If CONTINUITY is still
not measured, replace switch.
5. Place one test meter lead on contact 4 and the
other on contact 5. If CONTINUITY is not
measured, rock the switch. If CONTINUITY is still
not measured, replace switch.
6. Place one test meter lead on contact 7 and the
other on contact 8. If CONTINUITY is not
measured, rock the switch. If CONTINUITY is still
not measured, replace switch.