Basic Generator Diagnostics

 

Engine is running, but A/C output is not available?

Possible Causes:

  1. Circuit breaker is open.
  2. Poor connection or defective cord set.
  3. Connected device is bad.
  4. Fault in generator.

Possible Solutions:

  1. Reset circuit breaker.
  2. Check and repair.
  3. Connect another device that is in
    good condition.
  4. Call us an Authorized Service Facility.

Engine runs good, but bogs down when loads are connected

Possible Causes:

  1. Short circuit in a connected load.
  2. Generator is overloaded.
  3. Engine speed is too slow.
  4. Shorted generator circuit.

Possible Solutions:

  1. Disconnect shorted electrical load.
  2. Overloaded the Generator
  3. Call us an Authorized Online Service Facility.
  4. Call us an Authorized Online Service Facility.

Engine will not start or starts and runs rough

Possible Causes:

  1. Dirty air cleaner
  2. Out of gasoline
  3. Stale Varnish-Like gasoline
  4. Spark plug wire not connected to spark plug
  5. Bad spark plug
  6. Water in gasoline
  7. Over-choking
  8. Low oil level
  9. Excessive rich fuel mixture
  10. Intake valve stuck open or closed
  11. Engine has lost compression

Possible Solutions:

  1. Clean or replace air cleaner
  2. Fill fuel tank
  3. Drain fuel tank and fill with fresh fuel
  4. Connect wire to spark plug
  5. Replace spark plug
  6. Drain fuel tank; fill with fresh fuel
  7. Put choke knob to No Choke position
  8. Fill crankcase to proper level
  9. Call us an Authorized Online Service Facility.
  10. Call us an Authorized Online Service Facility.
  11. Call us an Authorized Online Service Facility.

Engine will not start or starts hard

Possible Causes:

  1. Insufficient fuel to fire the engine
  2. Battery charge low
  3. Battery charge low due to frequent starts and stops

Possible Solutions:

  1. Choke the engine hot or cold to start
  2. Recharge the battery preferably with Trickle Charger
  3. Allow engine to run for longer periods to recharge the battery

Engine shuts down during operation

Possible Causes:

  1. Out of Gasoline
  2. Low Oil Level
  3. Fault In Engine

Possible Solutions:

  1. Fill Fuel Back Up
  2. Fill Crankcase to proper level
  3. Call us an Authorized Online Service Facility.

Engine is Lacking Power

Possible Causes:

  1. Load is too high.
  2. Dirty air filter.
  3. Engine needs to be serviced

Possible Solutions:

  1. Overloaded the Generator
  2. Replace air filter.
  3. Call us an Authorized Online Service Facility.

Engine “Hunts” or Falters

Possible Causes:

  1. Choke is opened too soon
  2. Carburetor is running too rich or too lean

Possible Solutions:

  1. Move choke to halfway position until engine runs smoothly
  2. Call us an Authorized Online Service Facility.

I have No Battery Charge DC Output

Possible Causes:

  1. Battery posts are corroded
  2. Battery cable is bad
  3. Battery is defective
  4. Receptacle is bad

Possible Solutions:

  1. Clean battery posts
  2. Replace cable
  3. Check battery condition; replace if defective
  4. Call us an Authorized Online Service Facility.