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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Engine will not start. POSSIBLE CAUSE No fuel. Stale gasoline or water in gasoline. Lubricant level is low. SOLUTION 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. Spark plug faulty, fouled, or improp- Replace spark plug. erly gapped. Choke lever is in OFF or RUN position. Move choke lever to 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. Replace fuel filter or contact a qualified service center. Engine hard to start. Water in gasoline. Drain entire system and refill with fresh fuel. Weak spark at spark plug. Replace spark plug or contact a qualified service center. Engine lacks power. 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. AC receptacle does not work. Circuit breaker is OFF. Turn ON the AC 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 for making sure that the octane rating is 86 concern. However, if the knocking or or higher. If problem continues, contact pinging occurs under normal load at a a qualified service center. steady engine speed, the problem may be with the brand of gasoline being used. If problem persists after trying the above solutions, contact customer service or a qualified service center for assistance. NOTICE: As the equipment owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in the Maintenance section It is recommended that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your equipment. Neglecting or failing to perform the required maintenance may increase emissions, decrease fuel efficiency, degrade performance, cause irreversible engine damage and/or void your warranty. Page 19 - English

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Page 19
— English
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Engine will not start.
No fuel.
Stale gasoline or water in gasoline.
Lubricant level is low.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or improp-
erly gapped.
Choke lever is in
OFF
or
RUN
posi-
tion.
Engine stored without treating or
draining gasoline, or refueled with bad
gasoline.
Dirty fuel filter.
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 en-
gine lubricant level and fill, if necessary.
Replace spark plug.
Move choke lever to
START
position.
Drain fuel and carburetor. Refuel with
fresh gasoline.
Replace fuel filter or contact a qualified
service center.
Engine hard to start.
Water in gasoline.
Weak spark at spark plug.
Drain entire system and refill with fresh
fuel.
Replace spark plug or contact a quali-
fied 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.
Circuit breaker is OFF.
Item plugged in is defective.
Turn ON the AC 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 being used.
Switch to a different brand of gasoline,
making sure that the octane rating is 86
or higher. If problem continues, contact
a qualified service center.
If problem persists after trying the above solutions, contact customer service or a qualified service center for assistance.
NOTICE:
As the equipment owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in the
Maintenance
section It is recommended that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your equipment. Neglecting or failing
to perform the required maintenance may increase emissions, decrease fuel efficiency, degrade performance, cause
irreversible engine damage and/or void your warranty.
TROUBLESHOOTING