Troubleshooting guide

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System: Generator
Problem Possible Cause Check/Solution
Circuit breaker trips. 1) Overloaded circuit. 1) Turn off some of the
electrical load and reset the
circuit breaker.
Cranks, but will not start. 1) Not enough fuel in the gas
tank.
2) Plugged fuel filter.
3) Fuel pump inoperative.
4) Bad spark plug.
5) Low oil level.
1) Add fuel to the gas tank.
Must be above 3/8 tank.
2-4) Call Roadside
Assistance.
5) Add 10/30W oil to the
generator – do not overfill.
Cranks slowly or not at all. 1) Low auxiliary battery.
2) Load is on the generator
before it is on.
3) Bad battery connection.
4) Blown fuse.
5) House A/C is on.
1) Run the engine battery for
20 to 30 minutes to recharge
the auxiliary battery.
2) Disconnect the load
before starting the generator.
3) Clean and/or tighten the
connections at the auxiliary
battery.
4) Replace the fuse on the
generator control panel.
5) Turn house A/C off.
Generator runs, then surges. 1) Needs service.
2) Possible loose or worn
spark plug lead.
1) Call Roadside Assistance.
2) Check spark plug leads at
spark plug ignition coil.
Starts, then runs only until
start button is released.
1) Low oil level in the
generator.
2) Serious malfunction in the
generator.
1) Check oil and add 10/30W
oil if needed.
2) Call Roadside Assistance.
Stops when driving around
corners.
1) Low fuel levels.
2) Low oil level.
3) Excess oil.
1) Refill the engine gas tank.
2) Add oil if necessary.
3) Reduce the oil level in the
generator.