Operator Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Cause Solution
Generator is running, but does
not supply power.
1. DC Circuit Breaker is “OFF”
2. Green AC Pilot Light Indicator
is off.
3. Poor connection
4. Defective cord set
5. Connected device is faulty
6. Fault in generator
1. Turn DC Circuit Breaker “ON”
2. Stop engine and restart.
3. Check and repair
4. Check and repair
5. Connect a device that is
working properly
6. Contact service department
Engine runs good without load
but bogs down when loads are
connected
1. Short circuit in connected
device
2. Generator is overloaded
3. Clogged fuel filter
4. Engine speed is too slow
5. Short circuit in generator
1. Disconnect device
2. See pg 17 “Don’t overload
generator”
3. Clean or replace fuel filter
4. Contact service department
5. Contact service department
Engine will not start, shuts down
during operation, or starts and
runs rough.
2. Clean or replace Air filter
3. Clean or replace fuel filter
1. 3 in 1 switch set to “OFF”
2. Dirty Air filter
3. Clogged fuel filter
4. Out of fuel or Stale fuel
5. Spark plug wire
disconnected from spark
plug
6. Bad spark plug
7. Water in fuel
8. Overchocking
9. Low oil level
10. Engine has flooded
11. Faulty ignition
1. Turn switch to “ON” then pull
recoil starter.
2. Clean or replace Air filter
3. Clean or replace fuel filter
4. Replace fuel
5. Reconnect spark plug wire
6. Clean or replace spark plug
7. Drain fuel tank and replace
fuel
8. Turn off choke
9. Add oil level.
10. Wait 5 minutes and recrank
engine
11. Contact PowerMax dealer
Engine lacks power 1. Generator is overloaded
2. Clogged fuel filter
3. Dirty Air filter
4. Engine needs servicing
1. See pg 17 “Don’t overload
generator”
2. Clean or replace fuel filter
3. Replace Air filter
4. Contact service department
Engine “hunts” or falters
1. Choke was removed too
soon
2. Clogged fuel filter
3. Carburetor is running too
rich or too lean
1. Move to choke until engine
runs evenly
2. Clean or replace fuel filter
3. Contact service department
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