Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Engine is running, but
no AC output is
available.
Engine runs good but
bogs clown when
loads are connected.
Engine will not start;
or starts and runs
rough.
Cause
I. Circuit breaker isopen.
2. Poor connection or defective cord set.
3. Connected device isbad.
4. Fault ingenerator.
I. Short circuit in a connected load.
2. Generator is overloaded.
3. Enginespeed istoo slow.
4. Shorted generator circuit.
I. Engineswitch set to "Off'.
2. Low oil level.
3. Dirty air cleaner.
4. Out of gasoline.
5. Stalegasoline.
6. Spark plug wire not connected to
spark plug.
7. Badspark plug.
8. Water in gasoline.
9. Overchoking.
10. Excessivelyrich fuet mixture.
I I. Intake valve stuck open or closed.
12. Enginehas lostcompression.
Solution
I. Reset circuit breaker.
2. Check and repair.
3. Connect another device that is ingood
condition.
4. Contact Generac service facility.
I. Disconnect shorted electrical load.
2. See"Don't Overload the Generator" on
page II.
3. Contact Honda service facility.
4. Contact Generac service facility.
I. Set switch to "On".
2. Fill crankcaseto proper level.
3. Clean or replace air cleaner.
4. Fill fuet tank.
5. Drain gastank and fill with fresh fuel.
6. Connect wire to spark plug.
7. Replacespark plug.
8. Drain gastank; fill with fresh fuel.
9. Set choke to "Off' position.
10. Contact Honda service facility.
I I. Contact Honda service facility.
12. Contact Honda service facility.
Engine shuts down I. Out of gasoline. I. Fitl fuet tank.
during operation. 2. Fault in engine. 2. Contact Honda service facility.
I. Load is too high. See "Don't Overload the Generator" on
page II.
Engine lacks power. 2. Dirty air filter. Replace air filter.
3. Engine needs to be serviced. Contact Honda service facility.
I. Choke is opened too soon.
Engine "hunts" or
falters.
2. Carburetor is running too rich or too
lean.
I.
2.
3.
I.
2.
Move choke to halfway position titl engine
runs smoothly.
Contact Honda service facility.
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