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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Check these possible causes no matter which type of fuel you're using: Engine will not start. Lubricant level is low. SOLUTION Engine is equipped with Low Oil Shutoff. If engine lubricant level is low, it must be filled before unit will start. Check engine lubricant level and fill, if ­necessary. Engine hard to start. Engine lacks power. Electric start feature not working. Spark plug faulty, fouled, or improperly gapped. Weak spark at spark plug. Air filter element clogged. Engine switch is in OFF ( O ) position. Battery wires are disconnected. Replace spark plug. Replace spark plug or contact a qualified service center. Check air filter element. Clean or ­replace as needed. Turn engine switch ON ( l ). Connect the battery wires. AC receptacle does not work. Battery is not charged. Charge the battery. Engine battery charge circuit fuse is Replace the engine battery charge blown. circuit fuse. Circuit breaker is tripped. Reset the AC circuit breaker. GFCI is tripped. Reset the GFCI. Item plugged in is defective. When running the unit using gasoline, also check these possible causes: Engine will not start. No fuel. Try a different item. Fill fuel tank. Stale gasoline or water in gasoline. Drain entire system and refill with fresh fuel. Engine stored without treating or Drain fuel and carburetor. Refuel with draining gasoline, or refueled with bad fresh gasoline. gasoline. Dirty fuel filter. Replace fuel filter or contact a qualified service center. Battery needs charging. Charge battery. You may run on propane while the battery is charging. Fuel selector switch is on PROPANE. The fuel selector must be on GASOLINE for starting. Choke lever is in RUN position. Move choke lever to START position. Engine hard to start. Water in gasoline. Drain entire system and refill with fresh fuel. Engine lacks power. Engine stored without treating or Drain fuel and carburetor. Refuel with draining gasoline, or refueled with bad fresh gasoline. gasoline. Generator makes a "spark knock" or An occasional light "knocking" or "ping- Switch to a different brand of gasoline, "pinging" noise. ing" under heavy load is not a cause for making sure that the octane rating is 86 concern. However, if the knocking or or higher. If problem continues, contact pinging occurs under normal load at a a qualified service center. steady engine speed, the problem may be with the brand of gasoline being used. Page 25 - English

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— English
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Check these possible causes no matter which type of fuel you’re using:
Engine will not start.
Lubricant level is low.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or improp-
erly gapped.
Engine is equipped with Low Oil Shutoff.
If engine lubricant level is low, it must be
filled before unit will start. Check engine
lubricant level and fill, if necessary.
Replace spark plug.
Engine hard to start.
Weak spark at spark plug.
Replace spark plug or contact a quali-
fied service center.
Engine lacks power.
Air filter element clogged.
Check air filter element. Clean or replace
as needed.
Electric start feature not working.
Engine switch is in
OFF
( O )
position.
Battery wires are disconnected.
Battery is not charged.
Engine battery charge circuit fuse is
blown.
Turn engine switch
ON ( l )
.
Connect the battery wires.
Charge the battery.
Replace the engine battery charge
circuit fuse.
AC receptacle does not work.
Circuit breaker is tripped.
GFCI is tripped.
Item plugged in is defective.
Reset the AC circuit breaker.
Reset the GFCI.
Try a different item.
When running the unit using gasoline, also check these possible causes:
Engine will not start.
No fuel.
Stale gasoline or water in gasoline.
Engine stored without treating or
draining gasoline, or refueled with bad
gasoline.
Dirty fuel filter.
Battery needs charging.
Fuel selector switch is on
PROPANE
.
Choke lever is in
RUN
position.
Fill fuel tank.
Drain entire system and refill with fresh
fuel.
Drain fuel and carburetor. Refuel with
fresh gasoline.
Replace fuel filter or contact a qualified
service center.
Charge battery. You may run on propane
while the battery is charging.
The fuel selector must be on
GASOLINE
for starting.
Move choke lever to
START
position.
Engine hard to start.
Water in gasoline.
Drain entire system and refill with fresh
fuel.
Engine lacks power.
Engine stored without treating or
draining gasoline, or refueled with bad
gasoline.
Drain fuel and carburetor. Refuel with
fresh gasoline.
Generator makes a “spark knock” or
“pinging” noise.
An occasional light “knocking” or “ping-
ing” under heavy load is not a cause for
concern. However, if the knocking or
pinging occurs under normal load at a
steady engine speed, the problem may
be with the brand of gasoline being used.
Switch to a different brand of gasoline,
making sure that the octane rating is 86
or higher. If problem continues, contact
a qualified service center.
TROUBLESHOOTING