TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem
Engine is running, but no
AC output is available.
Engine runs good at
no-load but "bogs down"
when loads are connected.
Engine will not start; starts
and runs rough or shuts
down when running.
Engine lacks power.
Engine"hunts"or falters.
Engine shuts down when
running.
English
Cause
1. Circuit breaker is open.
2. Fault in generator.
3. Poor connection or defective cord
set.
4. Connected device is bad.
1. Short circuit in a connected load.
2. Engine speed is too slow.
3. Generator is overloaded.
4. Shorted generator circuit.
5. Clogged or dirty fuel filter.
1. Engine switch set to OFF (O)
position.
2. Fuel shutoff lever is in OFF (O)
position.
3. Low oil level.
4. Dirty air cleaner.
5. Out of fuel.
6. Stale fuel.
7. Spark plug wire not connected to
spark plug.
8. Bad spark plug.
9. Water in fuel.
10. Flooded.
11. Excessively rich fuel mixture.
12. Intake valve stuck open or closed.
13. Engine has lost compression.
14. Clogged or dirty fuel filter.
1. Load is too high.
2. Dirty air filter.
3. Clogged or dirty fuel filter.
4. Clogged spark arrester.
1. Carburetor is running too rich or too lean. 1. Contact authorized service facility.
2. Clogged or dirty fuel filter.
1. Out of fuel.
2. Dirty air cleaner.
3. Low oil level.
Correction
1. Reset circuit breaker.
2. Contact authorized service facility.
3. Check and repair.
4. Connect another device that is in
1. Disconnect shorted electrical load.
2. Contact authorized service facility.
3. See Don't Overload Generator
4. Contact authorized service facility.
5. Clean or replace fuel filter.
1. Set engine switch to ON (l)
2. Move fuel shutoff lever to ON (l)
3. Fill crankcase to proper level or
4. Clean or replace air cleaner.
5. Fill fuel tank.
6. Drain fuel tank and carburetor; fill
7. Connect wire to spark plug.
8. Replace spark plug.
9. Drain gas tank and carburetor; fill
10. Wait 5 minutes and re-crank engine.
11. Contact authorized service facility.
12. Contact authorized service facility.
13. Contact authorized service facility.
14. Clean or replace fuel filter.
1. Don't Overload Generator
2. Replace air filter.
3. Clean or replace fuel filter.
4. Clean or replace spark arrester.
2. Clean or replace fuel filter.
1. Fill fuel tank.
2. Clean or replace air cleaner.
3. Fill crankcase to proper level or place.
generator on level surface.
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good condition.
position.
position.
place generator on level surface.
with fresh fuel.
with fresh fuel.
Customer Service: 1-844-FIRMAN1