TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING
Before attempting to service or troubleshoot the generator, the owner or service technician must first read
the owner's manual and understand and follow all safety instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may
result in conditions that can lead to voiding certification or product warranty, serious personal injury,
property damage or even death.
PROBLEM POTENTIAL CAUSE SOLUTION
Engine is running, but no
electrical output.
Engine will not start or remain
running while trying to start.
Inverter suddenly stops
running.
Engine runs erratic; does not
hold a steady RPM.
1. Reset breaker is tripped. 1. Reset the reset breaker (see page 15).
2. The power cord's plug connector is not
fully engaged in the inverter's outlet.
2. Verily plug connector is firmly
engaged in the inverter's outlet.
3. Faulty or defective power cord.
3. Replace power cord.
4. Faulty or defective electrical appliance. 4. Try connecting a known good
appliance to verify the inverter is
producing electrical power.
1. Inverter is out of gasoline.
2. Fuel flow is obstructed.
3. Dirty air filter.
4. Low oil level shutdown switch is
preventing the unit from starting.
5. Spark plug boot is not fully engaged
with the spark plug tip.
6. Spark plug is faulty.
7. Dirty/plugged spark arrestor.
8. Stale fuel.
1. Add gasoline to the inverter (see
page 13).
2. Inspect and clean fuel delivery passages.
3. Check and clean the air filter (see
page 18).
4. Check oil level and add oil if
necessary (see page 17).
5. Firmly push down on the spark plug
boot to ensure the boot is fully engaged.
7. Check and clean the spark arrestor
(see page 21).
8. Drain fuel and replace with fresh fuel.
6. Remove and check the spark plug.
Replace if faulty (see pages 20).
1. Inverter is out of fuel.
2. The low oil shut down switch has
stopped the engine.
3. Too much load.
1. Check fuel level (see page 13). Add
fuel if necessary.
2. Check oil level and add oil if
necessary (see page 17).
3. Restart the inverter and reduce the load.
1. Choke was left in the CHOKE position.
2. Dirty air filter.
3. Applied loads maybe cycling on and
off.
1. Move choke to the RUN position.
2. Clean the air filter (see page 18).
3. As applied loads cycle, changes in
engine speed may occur; this is a
normal condition.
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