Power smart HB5035 - Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Failure
Trouble
Solution
Generator fails to
start.
The engine switch is in
OFF position.
Turn the switch to on position.
Lack of fuel.
Fill fuel tank with recommend fuel.
Lack of engine oil.
Check oil level. This engine is equipped with a low
oil sensor. The engine cannot be started unless the
oil level is above the prescribed lower limit.
No ignition. Defective
spark plug.
Check spark plug. Remove the spark plug cap. Clean
any dirt around the plug base, and then remove the
spark plug. Install the spark plug in the plug cap.
Turn the engine switch to“ON” position. Grounding
the electrode to any engine ground, pull the recoil
starter to see if sparks jump across the gap. If there is
no spark, replace the plug. Reinstall the plug and
start engine according to instructions in this manual.
Consult Customer Service if necessary.
Plugged fuel filter.
Replace the fuel and fuel filter.
Engine switch is broken.
Contact customer service.
Carburetor is flooded.
Drain carb.
Generator has no
AC output.
The breaker trip.
Unplug appliance, press the AC breaker button.
(120V 20A only)
Inadequate cord sets or
extension cords.
Check cord sets or extension cords capabilities in
section cords.Consult Customer Service if necessary.
Generator overloaded.
Reduce loads, then press and hold the MENU button
to reset.
Or unplug the loads, stop the generator, reduce loads
and restart the generator.
Short circuit in electrical
device.
Verify condition of extension cords and items being
cord.
Press and hold the MENU button to reset.
Defective inverter
assembly.
Contact customer service.
Generator flames
out after running
for a certain time.
Out of fuel or oil.
Check the fuel/oil level, add them if necessary.
The generator is closed to
overload.
Unplug loads, restart the generator and reduce loads.
Engine will not
start, or starts and
run rough.
Choke is stuck or left on.
Turn the engine switch to CHOKE position.
Dirty or clogged air filter.
Clean or replace the air filter.
Dirty or defective spark
plug.
Check the spark plug, clean or replace it.
Dirty fuel filter.
Replace fuel and fuel filter.
Dirty or gummed up
carburetor.
Clean carburetor.
Unit not warmed up.
Gradually adjust engine switch, reduce choke until
engine runs smoothly in ON position.
Spark arrestor clogged.
Clean spark arrestor of muffler.
Fuel leaks from
drain hose.
Carburetor drain in bowl is
not closed.
Turn the engine switch to OFF position.