Honeywell HW2000i Owners Manual - Page 33

TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING ANYONE using or servicing the generator must read, understand, and follow all safety and operation instructions provided in the product manual. Failure to closely follow these instructions can result in circumstances leading to death, serious injury, and property damage. DANGER Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannot see or smell. NEVER use inside a home Only use OUTSIDE and far or garage, EVEN IF doors away from windows, doors, and and windows are open. vents. NOTE: For all customer service inquiries, call 1-888-494-3571 or visit www.honeywellgenerators.com. PROBLEM Engine will not start or starts and runs rough Engine suddenly stops Low power at receptacles PROBABLE CAUSE Engine switch or fuel valve off. No fuel. Stale fuel. No or low engine oil. Spark plug wire (cap) disconnected. Faulty/bad spark plug. Fuel not reaching carburetor. Dirty air filter. Dirty spark arrestor screen. No fuel. No or low engine oil. Dirty air filter. Dirty spark arrestor screen. Stale fuel. Electrical overload on generator. No power at receptacle Circuit breaker defective. Poor connection or defective cord set. Connected electrical appliance/ equipment is defective. TABLE 9. Troubleshooting - Probable Causes and Solutions SOLUTION Turn engine switch or fuel valve on. Add fuel (page 22). Drain fuel tank; fill with fresh fuel (page 22). Add engine oil (page 19). Install spark plug cap over spark plug. Check/replace spark plug (page 25). Pump fuel in the carburetor. (HW2000i model only) Clean or replace air filter (page 23). Clean spark arrestor screen (page 24). Add fuel (page 22). Add engine oil (page 19). Clean or replace air filter (page 23). Clean spark arrestor screen (page 24). Drain fuel tank; fill with fresh fuel (page 22). Check circuit breaker for "tripped' position or overload indicator light on. Reduce electrical load on circuit, wait several minutes, and then push to reset circuit breaker. Replace circuit breaker. DC AC Set Tripped Check cord connection. Replace defective cord set. Check electrical appliance/equipment for defects. Disconnect defective appliance/equipment from the generator. Have appliance serviced by qualified repair facility. HW1000i / HW2000i Inverter Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 27