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Problem Cause Correction
Engine is running, but no AC
output is available.
Engine runs good at no-load but
"bogs down" when loads are
connected.
Engine will not start; or starts
1. One of the circuit breakers is
open.
2. Fault in generator.
3. Poor connection or defective
cord set.
4. Connected device is bad.
1. Short circuit in a connected
load.
2. Engine speed is too slow.
3. Generator is overloaded.
4. Shorted generator circuit.
1. Rocker Switch set to "Off".
2. Fuel Valve is in "Off" position.
1. Reset circuit breaker.
2. Contact Sears or other qualified
service dealer.
3. Check and repair,
4. Connect another device that is
in good condition.
1. Disconnect shorted electrical
load.
2. Contact Sears or other qualified
service dealer.
3. See "Don't Overload
Generator",
4. Contact Sears or other qualified
service dealer.
1. Set switch to "On".
2. Turn fuel valve to "Open"
position.
3. Dirty air cleaner.
4. Out of fuel.
5. Stale fuel.
6. Spark plug wire not connected
3. Clean or replace air cleaner.
4. Fill fuel tank.
5. Drain fuel tank and carburetor;
fill with fresh fuel,
6. Connect wire to spark plug,
and runs rough.
to spark plug.
7. Bad spark plug.
8. Water in fuel.
9. Flooded.
7. Replace spark plug.
8. Drain fuel tank and carburetor;
fill with fresh fuel.
9. Wait 5 minutes and re-crank
engine.
Engine shuts down when
running.
Engine lacks power.
Engine "hunts" (speed constantly
fluctuates) or falters.
10. Excessively rich fuel mixture.
Out of fuel,
1. Load is too high.
2. Dirty air filter.
Carburetor is running too rich or too
lean.
10. Contact Sears or other qualified
service dealer.
Fill fuel tank.
1. See "Don't Overload
Generator".
2. Replace air filter.
Contact Sears or other qualified
service dealer.
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