Basic Generator Diagnostics
Engine is running, but A/C output is not available?
Possible Causes:
- Circuit breaker is open.
- Poor connection or defective cord set.
- Connected device is bad.
- Fault in generator.
Possible Solutions:
- Reset circuit breaker.
- Check and repair.
- Connect another device that is in
good condition. - Call us an Authorized Service Facility.
Engine runs good, but bogs down when loads are connected
Possible Causes:
- Short circuit in a connected load.
- Generator is overloaded.
- Engine speed is too slow.
- Shorted generator circuit.
Possible Solutions:
Engine will not start or starts and runs rough
Possible Causes:
- Dirty air cleaner
- Out of gasoline
- Stale Varnish-Like gasoline
- Spark plug wire not connected to spark plug
- Bad spark plug
- Water in gasoline
- Over-choking
- Low oil level
- Excessive rich fuel mixture
- Intake valve stuck open or closed
- Engine has lost compression
Possible Solutions:
- Clean or replace air cleaner
- Fill fuel tank
- Drain fuel tank and fill with fresh fuel
- Connect wire to spark plug
- Replace spark plug
- Drain fuel tank; fill with fresh fuel
- Put choke knob to No Choke position
- Fill crankcase to proper level
- Call us an Authorized Online Service Facility.
- Call us an Authorized Online Service Facility.
- Call us an Authorized Online Service Facility.
Engine will not start or starts hard
Possible Causes:
- Insufficient fuel to fire the engine
- Battery charge low
- Battery charge low due to frequent starts and stops
Possible Solutions:
- Choke the engine hot or cold to start
- Recharge the battery preferably with Trickle Charger
- Allow engine to run for longer periods to recharge the battery
Engine shuts down during operation
Possible Causes:
- Out of Gasoline
- Low Oil Level
- Fault In Engine
Possible Solutions:
- Fill Fuel Back Up
- Fill Crankcase to proper level
- Call us an Authorized Online Service Facility.
Engine is Lacking Power
Possible Causes:
- Load is too high.
- Dirty air filter.
- Engine needs to be serviced
Possible Solutions:
- Overloaded the Generator
- Replace air filter.
- Call us an Authorized Online Service Facility.
Engine “Hunts” or Falters
Possible Causes:
- Choke is opened too soon
- Carburetor is running too rich or too lean
Possible Solutions:
- Move choke to halfway position until engine runs smoothly
- Call us an Authorized Online Service Facility.
I have No Battery Charge DC Output
Possible Causes:
- Battery posts are corroded
- Battery cable is bad
- Battery is defective
- Receptacle is bad
Possible Solutions:
- Clean battery posts
- Replace cable
- Check battery condition; replace if defective
- Call us an Authorized Online Service Facility.