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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Engine starts, then
shuts down
Fuel level is low or depleted. Refuel.
Incorrect engine oil level. Check engine oil level.
Dirty air lter. Clean the air lter.
Contaminated gasoline. Drain the fuel tank. Refuel with fresh
gasoline.
Defective low oil level switch. Contact Westinghouse customer service
toll-free at 1 [phone].
Engine lacks power
Air lter restricted. Clean or replace air lter.
Stale gasoline, generator stored without
treating or draining gasoline, or refueled with
bad gasoline.
Drain the fuel tank. Refuel with fresh
gasoline.
Fuel system malfunction, ignition
malfunction, valves stuck, etc.
Contact Westinghouse customer service
toll-free at 1 [phone].
Engine will not start
Out of fuel. Refuel.
Stale gasoline, generator stored without
treating or draining gasoline, or refueled with
bad gasoline.
Drain the gasoline tank. Refuel with fresh
gasoline.
Dirty air lter. Clean the air lter.
Low engine oil level stopped generator. If LOW OIL LED illuminated, turn engine/
fuel control switch to the OFF position.
Add engine oil.
Spark plug wet with fuel (ooded engine). Wait ve minutes. Turn engine/fuel
control switch to the OFF position. Pull
recoil handle rapidly several times. If the
generator does not start, remove spark plug
and dry.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or improperly
gapped.
Gap or replace the spark plug. Reinstall.
Fuel system malfunction, ignition
malfunction, valves stuck, etc.
Contact Westinghouse customer service
toll-free at 1 [phone].
CO sensor removed or modied. Return to original conguration.
CO sensor activated or system fault
occurred.
Relocate generator /
Contact Westinghouse customer service
toll-free at 1 [phone].
Engine runs rough
or bogs when load
applied
Dirty air lter. Clean the air lter.
Generator overloaded. Unplug some devices.
Faulty power tool or appliance. Replace or repair tool or appliance. Stop and
restart the engine.
Fuel system malfunction, ignition
malfunction, valves stuck, etc.
Contact Westinghouse customer service
toll-free at 1 [phone].
No power at AC
receptacles
OUTPUT READY LED is OFF and
OVERLOAD LED is ON.
Check AC load. Stop and restart engine.
Check the air inlet. Stop and restart the
engine.
AC circuit breaker/s tripped. Check AC loads and reset circuit breaker/s.
Faulty power tool or appliance. Replace or repair tool or appliance. Stop
and restart the engine.
Faulty generator. Contact Westinghouse customer service
toll-free at 1 [phone].