Dewalt DXGNR6500 Instruction Manual - Page 23

Troubleshooting PROBLEM Engine is running, but AC output is not available. CAUSE 1. Circuit breaker OPEN. 2. Poor connection or defective cord set. 3. Connected device is bad. 4. Fault in generator. 5. GFCI receptacle is OPEN (if equipped). Maintenance CORRECTION 1. Reset circuit breaker. 2. Check and repair. 3. Connect another device that is in good con- dition. 4. Contact IASD. 5. Correct ground fault and press reset button on GFCI receptacle (if equipped). Engine runs well at no-load, but bogs when load is applied. 1. Short circuit in a connected load. 2. Generator is overloaded. 3. Engine speed is too slow. 4. Shorted generator circuit. 5. Dirty fuel filter. 1. Disconnect shorted electrical load. 2. See Know Generator Limits . 3. Contact IASD. 4. Contact IASD. 5. Replace fuel filter. Engine will not start; or starts and runs rough. 1. Fuel shut-off is OFF. 1. Turn fuel shut-off ON. 2. Dirty air filter. 2. Clean or replace air filter. 3. Out of fuel. 3. Fill fuel tank. 4. Stale fuel. 4. Drain fuel tank and fill with fresh fuel. 5. Spark plug wire not connected to spark plug. 5. Connect wire to spark plug. 6. Bad spark plug. 6. Replace spark plug. 7. Water in fuel. 7. Drain fuel tank; fill with fresh fuel. 8. Overchoking. 8. Set choke to no choke position. 9. Low oil level. 9. Fill crankcase to correct level. 10. Excessive rich fuel mixture. 10. Contact IASD. 11. Intake valve stuck open or closed. 11. Contact IASD. 12. Engine lost compression. 12. Contact IASD. 13. Dirty fuel filter. 13. Replace fuel filter. Engine shuts down during operation. 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Low oil level. 2. Fill crankcase to correct level. 3. Fault in engine. 3. Contact IASD. 4. CO PROTECT shut-off due to accumulating 4. Follow all Safety Instructions and relocate carbon monoxide if a RED light blinks on the generator to an open area outside, far away side panel badge. from windows, doors and vents. 5. CO PROTECT shut-off due to a system fault 5. Start to confirm YELLOW light blinks when/if if a YELLOW light blinks on the side panel generator shuts-off. If CO PROTECT contin- badge. ues to fault and shut-off, contact IASD. Engine lacks power. 1. Load is too high. 2. Dirty air filter. 3. Engine needs to be serviced. 4. Choke is partially closed. 5. Dirty fuel filter. 6. Spark arrestor clogged. 1. Reduce load (see Know Generator Limits ). 2. Clean or replace air filter. 3. Contact IASD. 4. Set choke lever to no choke position. 5. Replace fuel filter. 6. Clean spark arrestor. Engine surges or stumbles. 1. Choke is opened too soon. 2. Carburetor is running too rich or too lean. 3. Dirty fuel filter. 1. Set choke to halfway position until engine runs smoothly. 2. Contact IASD. 3. Replace fuel filter. Engine starts and shuts off immediately. 1. CO PROTECT shut-off due to accumulating 1. Follow all Safety Instructions and relocate carbon monoxide if a RED light blinks on the generator to an open area outside, far away side panel badge. from windows, doors and vents. 2. CO PROTECT shut-off due to a system 2. Start to confirm YELLOW light blinks when/if fault if a YELLOW light blinks on the side generator shuts-off. If CO PROTECT contin- panel badge. ues to fault and shut-off, contact IASD. Instruction Manual for Portable Generator 21