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TROUBLESHOOTING
Frost on the propane tank or
regulator
1. This can be a normal occurrence caused
when liquid propane changes phase to a
gas. As this process occurs the fuel tank
or regulator will cool and allow humid air
surrounding the propane tank or regulator to
condense into frost.
1. As this can be normal, providing all
the propane fuel handling equipment is
functioning normally, no remedy is needed.
2. The propane tank is not equipped with a
OPD (rollover protection device) and has been
stored in a horizontal position allowing liquid
propane to enter the downstream fuel handling
equipment.
2. If you suspect your propane fuel tank is
not equipped with a OPD device, discontinue
operation immediately and replace the
propane fuel tank with a propane tank
equipped with a roll over protection device.
3. Propane fuel tank over lled. 3. If you suspect your propane fuel tank
has been overlled, discontinue operation
immediately and return the propane fuel tank
to the place of purchase or relling.
Propane fuel smell
1. Fuel regulator or fuel hose and ttings not
securely sealed.
1. Using a soap solution check each
connection and tighten as needed.
2. Propane fuel regulator vent active. 2. The propane fuel regulator is equipped with
a small vent that will allow a small amount
of propane fuel vapor to escape from the
regulator when the propane tank valve is
opened. This can be normal providing the
venting of the propane is brief. If you suspect
that this is abnormal, immediately discontinue
use and have the propane regulator inspected
by a qualied technician.
3. Residual fuel from the carburetor dispersing
after operation.
3. Normal, no remedy is needed.
Poor performance or engine
stalling on propane
1. Propane fuel line kinked or crushed. 1. Inspect propane fuel line and remove kinks
or other obstructions.
2. Fuel selector valve not properly positioned. 2. Rotate the fuel valve fully until the pointer is
directly in line with the desired fuel.
3. Gasoline not purged from the carburetor
before switching to propane.
3. Turn the propane fuel tank valve to closed.
Move the fuel selector valve to propane. Turn
the gasoline fuel valve to o. Start the engine
and allow the engine to run until the fuel has
been consumed in the carburetor. Begin
propane start up procedure.
Engine will not start or
remain running while
trying to start.
1. Fuel shuto valve is in the OFF position. 1. Move the fuel shut o valve to the ON
position (see Figure 9 page 21).
2. Generator is out of gasoline. 2. Add gasoline to the generator (see page
19).
3. Fuel ow is obstructed. 3. Inspect and clean fuel delivery passages.
4. Starting battery may have insucient charge 4. On electric start models only. Check battery
output and charge battery as necessary.
5. Dirty air lter 5. Check and clean the air lter (see page 25).
6. Low oil level shut down switch is preventing
the unit from starting.
6. Check oil level and add oil if necessary (see
page 24).
7. Spark plug boot is not fully engaged with
the spark plug tip.
7. Firmly push down on the spark plug boot to
ensure the boot is fully engaged
8. Spark plug is faulty. 8. Remove and check the spark plug. Replace
if faulty (see page 26).
9. Dirty/plugged spark arrestor 9. Check and clean the spark arrestor.
10. Stale fuel 10. Drain fuel and replace with fresh fuel.
11. If trying 1-10 above does not solve the
problem, the cause might be the generator has
a fault.
11. Take the generator to your nearest
authorized service dealer.