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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POTENTIAL CAUSE
SOLUTION
Engine will not start or
remain running while trying
to start.
1. Fuel shutoff valve is in the OFF
position.
1. Move the fuel shutoff valve to the ON position (see
pages 24 and 25).
2. Generator is out of gasoline.
2. Add gasoline to the generator (see page 22).
3. Fuel flow is obstructed.
3. Inspect and clean fuel delivery passages.
4. Unit is overchoked.
4. Move the choke lever halfway between the ON and
OFF positions (see pages 24 and 25).
5. Starting battery may have
insufficient charge
5. On electric start models only. Check battery output
and charge battery as necessary.
6. Dirty air filter
6. Check and clean the air filter (see pages 29-31).
7. Low oil level shutdown switch
is preventing the unit from
starting.
7. Check oil level and add oil if necessary (see pages
28 and 29).
8. Spark plug boot is not fully
engaged with the spark plug tip.
8. Firmly push down on the spark plug boot to ensure
the boot is fully engaged (see pages 32 and 33).
9. Spark plug is faulty.
9. Remove and check the spark plug. Replace if faulty
(see pages 32 and 33).
10. Dirty/plugged spark arrestor
10. Check and clean the spark arrestor (see page 34).
11. Stale fuel
11. Drain fuel and replace with fresh fuel (see page
22).
12. If trying 1-11 above does not
solve the problem, the cause
might be the generator has a
fault.
12. Take the generator to your nearest authorized
service dealer.
Generator suddenly stops
running.
1. Generator is out of fuel.
1. Check fuel level (see page 22). Add fuel if
necessary.
2. The low oil shutdown switch
has stopped the engine.
2. Check oil level and add oil if necessary (see pages
28 and 22.
3. Too much load
3. Restart the generator and reduce the load.
4. If trying 1-3 above does
not solve the problem, the
cause might be a fault in the
generator.
4. Take the generator to your nearest authorized
service dealer.
Engine runs erratic; does
not hold a steady RPM.
1. Choke was left in the ON
position.
1. Move choke to the OFF position (see pages 24
and 25).
2. Dirty air filter
2. Clean the air filter (see pages 29-31).
3. Applied loads may be cycling
on and off
3. As applied loads cycle, changes in engine speed
may occur; this is a normal condition.
4. If trying 1-3 above does not
solve the problem, the cause
might be a fault in the generator
4. Take the generator to your nearest authorized
service dealer.
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