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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Engine will not start. Engine hard to start Engine lacks power. AC receptacle does not work. DC receptacle does not work. POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION On/Off switch is OFF ( O ). Turn On/Off switch to ON (I). No fuel. Fill fuel tank. Stale gasoline or water in gasoline. Drain entire system and refill with fresh fuel. Lubricant level is low. Engine is equipped with Low Oil Shutoff. If engine lubricant level is low, it must be filled before unit will start. Check engine lubricant level and fill, if ­necessary. Spark plug faulty, fouled, or improperly Replace spark plug. gapped. Choke lever is in run position. Pull the choke lever out to the start position. Engine stored without treating or Drain fuel and carburetor. Refuel with draining gasoline, or refueled with bad fresh gasoline. gasoline. Dirty fuel filter. Contact authorized service center. Water in gasoline. Drain entire system and refill with fresh fuel. Weak spark at spark plug. Contact authorized service center. Dirty air filter. Check air filter element. Clean or ­replace as needed. Engine stored without treating or Drain fuel and carburetor. Refuel with draining gasoline, or refueled with bad fresh gasoline. gasoline. Generator is overloaded. Remove loads and press the reset button. Item plugged in is defective. Try a different item. Circuit protector engaged Remove any load from the generator. Turn the auto idle switch to off, then depress the DC circuit breaker. Item plugged in is defective. Try a different item. Generator makes a "spark knock" or An occasional light "knocking" or "ping- Switch to a different brand of gasoline, "pinging" noise. ing" under heavy load is not a cause making sure that the octane rating is 86 for concern. However, if the knocking or higher. If problem continues, contact or pinging occurs under normal load your nearest authorized service center. at a steady engine speed, the problem may be with the brand of gasoline be- ing used. If problem persists after trying the above solutions, contact your nearest authorized service center for assistance. The following symptoms may indicate problems that will affect the emissions level of the unit:  Hard starting or stalling after starting  Rough idle  Misfiring or backfiring under load  Afterburning (backfiring)  Black exhaust smoke or high fuel consumption If you encounter any of these symptoms, have the unit inspected and repaired by the nearest authorized service c­ enter. 18 - English

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18 — English
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Engine will not start.
On/Off switch is
OFF ( O )
.
No fuel.
Stale gasoline or water in gasoline.
Lubricant level is low.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or improperly
gapped.
Choke lever is in run position.
Engine stored without treating or
draining gasoline, or refueled with bad
gasoline.
Dirty fuel filter.
Turn On/Off switch to
ON (I)
.
Fill fuel tank.
Drain entire system and refill with fresh
fuel.
Engine is equipped with Low Oil Shutoff.
If engine lubricant level is low, it must be
filled before unit will start. Check engine
lubricant level and fill, if necessary.
Replace spark plug.
Pull the choke lever out to the start
position.
Drain fuel and carburetor. Refuel with
fresh gasoline.
Contact authorized service center.
Engine hard to start
Water in gasoline.
Weak spark at spark plug.
Drain entire system and refill with fresh
fuel.
Contact authorized service center.
Engine lacks power.
Dirty air filter.
Engine stored without treating or
draining gasoline, or refueled with bad
gasoline.
Check air filter element. Clean or
replace as needed.
Drain fuel and carburetor. Refuel with
fresh gasoline.
AC receptacle does not work.
Generator is overloaded.
Item plugged in is defective.
Remove loads and press the reset
button.
Try a different item.
DC receptacle does not work.
Circuit protector engaged
Item plugged in is defective.
Remove any load from the generator.
Turn the auto idle switch to off, then
depress the DC circuit breaker.
Try a different item.
Generator makes a “spark knock” or
“pinging” noise.
An occasional light “knocking” or “ping-
ing” under heavy load is not a cause
for concern. However, if the knocking
or pinging occurs under normal load
at a steady engine speed, the problem
may be with the brand of gasoline be-
ing used.
Switch to a different brand of gasoline,
making sure that the octane rating is 86
or higher. If problem continues, contact
your nearest authorized service center.
If problem persists after trying the above solutions, contact your nearest authorized service center for assistance.
The following symptoms may indicate problems that will affect the emissions level of the unit:
Hard starting or stalling after starting
Rough idle
Misfiring or backfiring under load
Afterburning (backfiring)
Black exhaust smoke or high fuel consumption
If you encounter any of these symptoms, have the unit inspected and repaired by the nearest authorized service center.