Troubleshooting - Powermate DF7500E Serie Manual Del Usuario

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM
Engine is running, but
AC output is not
available.
Engine runs well at
no-load, but bogs when
load is applied.
Engine will not crank/
start; or starts and runs
rough.
Engine shuts down
during operation.
Engine lacks power.
Engine surges or
stumbles.
Owner's Manual for Portable Generator
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).
1. Short circuit in a connected
load.
2. Generator is overloaded.
3. Engine speed is too slow.
4. Shorted generator circuit.
5. Fuel selector dial is not set.
6. Low fuel supply.
7. Dirty fuel filter.
1. Choke not set.
2. Dirty air filter.
3. Out of fuel.
4. Stale fuel.
5. Spark plug wire not connected
to spark plug.
6. Bad spark plug.
7. Water in fuel.
8. Overchoking.
9. Low oil level.
10. Excessive rich fuel mixture.
11. Intake valve stuck open or
closed.
12. Engine lost compression.
13. Fuel selector dial is not set.
14. Low fuel supply.
15. Dirty fuel filter.
16. Dead battery.
1. Out of fuel.
2. Low oil level.
3. Fault in engine.
1. Load is too high.
2. Dirty air filter.
3. Engine needs to be serviced.
4. Low fuel supply.
5. Dirty fuel filter.
1. Choke is opened too soon.
2. Carburetor is running too rich
or too lean.
3. Low fuel supply.
4. Dirty fuel filter.
CORRECTION
1. Reset circuit breaker.
2. Check and repair.
3. Connect another device that is
in good condition.
4. Contact IASD.
5. Correct ground fault and press
reset button on GFCI recepta-
cle (if equipped).
1. Disconnect shorted electrical
load.
Know Generator Limits
2. See
3. Contact IASD.
4. Contact IASD.
5. Set fuel selector dial.
6. Fill fuel tank (gasoline or LPG).
7. Replace fuel filter.
1. Set choke.
2. Clean or replace air filter.
3. Fill fuel tank.
4. Drain fuel tank and fill with
fresh fuel.
5. Connect wire to spark plug.
6. Replace spark plug.
7. Drain fuel tank; fill with fresh
fuel.
8. Set choke to no choke posi-
tion.
9. Fill crankcase to correct level.
10. Contact IASD.
11. Contact IASD.
12. Contact IASD.
13. Set fuel selector dial.
14. Fill fuel tank (gasoline or LPG).
15. Replace fuel filter.
16. Charge/replace battery.
1. Fill fuel tank.
2. Fill crankcase to correct level.
3. Contact IASD.
1. Reduce load (see
erator Limits
).
2. Clean or replace air filter.
3. Contact IASD.
4. Fill fuel tank (gasoline or LPG).
5. Replace fuel filter.
1. Set choke to halfway position
until engine runs smoothly.
2. Contact IASD.
3. Fill fuel tank (gasoline or LPG).
4. Replace fuel filter.
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