Sycamore 6000L - Trouble Shooting Guide

Owner's Manual
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Trouble Shooting
Problem Cause Solution
Engine will not start
or runs rough when
started.
1. Generator switch set to "STOP".
2. Fuel valve is in the “OFF” position.
3. Dirty air cleaner.
4. Out of gasoline.
5. Bad gasoline.
6. Loose or disconnected spark plug wire.
7. Bad spark plug.
8. Water in gasoline.
9. Over choking.
10. Low oil level.
11. Excessive rich fuel mixture.
12. Intake valve stuck open or closed.
13. No compression.
1. Set switch to "RUN".
2. Turn fuel valve to the “ON” position.
3. Clean or replace air cleaner.
4. Fill fuel tank.
5. Drain gas tank and fill with fresh fuel.
6. Connect wire to spark plug.
7. Replace spark plug.
8. Drain gas tank; fill with fresh fuel.
9. Close choke. Set to “START” position.
10. Fill crankcase to proper level.
11. Contact your local service dealer.
12. Contact your local service dealer.
13. Contact your local service dealer.
Engine is running but
No AC output.
1. Circuit breaker open.
2. Connected device is faulty.
3. The capacitor or the diode is damaged.
1. Reset circuit breaker.
2. Connect a device in good condition.
3. Change the capacitor or diode.
Engine runs but gets
bogged down when
loads are connected.
1. Electrical short is present.
2. Generator is overloaded.
3. Engine speed too low.
4. Generator circuit shorted.
1. Disconnect shorted electrical load.
2. Refer to "Operation" section.
3. Contact your local service dealer.
4. Contact your local service dealer.
Engine lacks power.
1. Load is too high.
2. Dirty air filter.
3. Engine needs to be serviced.
1. See "Operation" section.
2. Replace air filter.
3. Contact your local service dealer.
Engine shuts down
during operation.
1. Out of gasoline.
2. Problem with engine.
1. Fill fuel tank.
2. Contact your local service dealer.
Engine hunts or
surges.
1. Choke is opened too soon.
2. Carburetor is running too rich or too lean.
1. Move choke to halfway position till engine
runs smoothly.
2. Contact your local service dealer.