Installation Guide

18-SG02D1-1A-EN

Common Faults and Repair Methods of Engine

Number Fault Check

1 Hard to start Electrical system fault

1. Low battery with not enough power

2. Check battery for loose terminals

3. Starting fault

4. Ignition system fault

5. Spark plug carbon deposit and tarnish

6. Improper gap of spark plugs

7. Spark plug insulation burn out or electrode short circuit

8. Burned out Ignition coil

9. Solenoid valve damage.

Handling method

1. Check all ignition wires to sparkplugs, make sure all are on secure.

2. Test for spark. Remove ignition wire, using insulated glove hold wire

next to plug to see if sparks is present

3. Check the voltage of battery, if under 12.4 volts DC; Recharge

4. Replace or clean spark plug

5. Replace ignition coil, high pressure wire, solenoid valve

Gas supply system fault

1. Check main gas on/off valve (open valve)

2. Pressure reducer or solenoid valve damaged (replace)

3. Supply voltage is too low, cannot open the pipe solenoid and

solenoid of the pressure reducer

Dealing method for Item 3: replace or charge battery

4. Solenoid valve will not connect (settle)

5. Check fuel switch on generator; switch to correct gas(LPG/NG)

6. High pressure in fuel line

Handling method: Use the spanner to open the joint softly. If it leaks,

the existing parts are undamaged. Use this method to check each

one.

7. Low pressure pipe buckling (settle)

8. Oil lter is too dirty (clean)

9. Check LPG/NG pressure