Instructions / Assembly
17 
TROUBLESHOOTING 
Problem 
Cause 
Solution 
Engine 
will not 
start. 
Engine switch is set to "OFF". 
Set engine switch to "ON". 
Fuel valve is turned to "OFF". 
Turn fuel valve to "ON" position. 
Choke is open. 
Close the choke. 
Engine is out of gas. 
Add mixed gasoline. 
Engine is filled with contaminated or old gas. 
Change the gas in the tank. 
Spark plug is dirty. 
Clean spark plug. 
Spark plug is broken. 
Replace spark plug. 
Generator is not on level surface. 
Move generator to a level. 
Air cleaner is dirty. 
Clean or replace air cleaner element. 
Engine 
runs but 
there is no 
output. 
Circuit breaker button is off. 
Wait for 2 minutes and move the circuit 
breaker button to the "ON" position. 
Bad connecting wires/cables. 
If you are using an extension cord, try a 
different one. 
Bad electrical device connected to generator. 
Try connecting a different device. 
Generator 
runs but 
doesn’t 
support all 
electrical 
devices 
connected. 
Generator is overloaded. 
Perform these steps: 
1.  Turn off all electrical devices. 
2.  Unplug all electrical devices. 
3.  Turn off generator. 
4.  Wait several minutes. 
5.  Restart generator. 
6.  Try to connect fewer electrical loads 
to the generator. 
Short in one of the connected devices. 
Try disconnecting any faulty or 
short-circuited electrical loads. 
Air cleaner is dirty. 
Clean or replace air cleaner. 










