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10.TROUBLESHOOTING:
ENGINE WILL NOT START
Possible Cause
Solution
Battery not charged.
Charge battery.
Engine switch is in the OFF position.
Turn engine switch to the ON position.
No fuel.
Fill fuel tank.
Stale fuel or water in gasoline.
Drain entire system and refill with fresh fuel.
Engine oil level is low.
Engine is equipped with Low Oil Shutoff. If engine
oil level is low, it must be filled before unit will start.
Check engine oil level and fill, if necessary.
Multi-switch is in OFF or Run position.
Turn multi-switch to the START position.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
improperly gapped.
Replace spark plug.
Engine stored without treating or
draining gasoline, or refueled with
bad fuel.
Drain fuel. Refuel with fresh fuel.
Dirty fuel filter.
Replace fuel filter or contact a qualified service center.
ENGINE LACKS POWER.
Possible Cause
Solution
Dirty air filter.
Check air filter element. Clean or replace as needed.
Engine stored without treating or
draining fuel, or refueled with
bad fuel.
Drain fuel. Refuel with fresh fuel. If problem
continues, contact a qualified service center.
AC RECEPTACLE DOES NOT WORK.
Possible Cause
Solution
OUTPUT indicator is OFF, and
OVERLOAD indicator is ON.
Check AC load. Stop and restart the engine. Check
the cooling air inlet. Stop and restart the engine.
AC Circuit protector(s) tripped.
Check AC load and reset AC circuit protector(s)
GFCI system activated.
Reset the GFCI.
Item plugged in is defective.
Try a different item.
If problem persists after trying the above solutions, contact your nearest authorized
service center for assistance.