Powersmart PS50 - Troubleshooting; Engine Wont Start; No Output or Weak Output

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Cause
Solution
Engine
will not
start.
Engine switch is set to "OFF".
Set engine switch to "ON".
Fuel valve is turned to "OFF".
Turn fuel valve to "ON" position.
Choke is open.
Close the choke.
Engine is out of gas.
Add mixed gasoline.
Engine is filled with contaminated or old gas.
Change the gas in the tank.
Spark plug is dirty.
Clean spark plug.
Spark plug is broken.
Replace spark plug.
Generator is not on level surface.
Move generator to a level.
Air cleaner is dirty.
Clean or replace air cleaner element.
Engine
runs but
there is no
output.
Circuit breaker button is off.
Wait for 2 minutes and move the circuit
breaker button to the "ON" position.
Bad connecting wires/cables.
If you are using an extension cord, try a
different one.
Bad electrical device connected to generator.
Try connecting a different device.
Generator
runs but
doesn’t
support all
electrical
devices
connected.
Generator is overloaded.
Perform these steps:
1. Turn off all electrical devices.
2. Unplug all electrical devices.
3. Turn off generator.
4. Wait several minutes.
5. Restart generator.
6. Try to connect fewer electrical loads
to the generator.
Short in one of the connected devices.
Try disconnecting any faulty or
short-circuited electrical loads.
Air cleaner is dirty.
Clean or replace air cleaner.