Trouble Shooting - Firman P03608 El Manual Del Propietario

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.
Remote start system not
working.
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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.
15. Starting battery may have in sufficient
charge.
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.
1. Low battery in remote control.
2. Exceeding the range of remote control.
3. Remote control not programmed to
generator.
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.
15. Check battery output and charge
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.
1. Replace batteries in remote control.
2. Move closer to generator. Must be no
more than164 feet.
3. Program remove control to generator
(see Programming the Generator for Remote Start)
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good condition.
position.
position.
place generator on level surface.
with fresh fuel.
with fresh fuel.
battery as necessary.
generator on level surface.
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