Troubleshooting - Westinghouse iGen4500DF Manuel D'utilisation

TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
Engine will not start
Engine starts, then shuts down
Engine lacks power
Engine runs rough or bogs when
load applied
No power at AC receptacles
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Battery switch in the OFF position.
Out of fuel.
Bad fuel, generator stored without treating or
draining gasoline, or refueled with bad gasoline.
Dirty air filter.
Low engine oil level stopped generator.
Spark plug wet with fuel (flooded engine).
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or improperly gapped.
Fuel filter restricted, fuel system malfunction,
fuel pump failure, ignition malfunction, valves
stuck, etc.
Battery drained.
Choke partially open or closed due to weak or
disconnected battery.
Out of fuel.
Incorrect engine oil level.
Dirty air filter.
Contaminated fuel.
Defective low oil level switch.
Air filter restricted.
Bad fuel, generator stored without treating or
draining gasoline, or refueled with bad gasoline.
Fuel filter restricted, fuel system malfunction,
fuel pump failure, ignition malfunction, valves
stuck, etc.
Dirty air filter.
Generator overloaded.
Faulty power tool or appliance.
Fuel filter restricted, fuel system malfunction,
fuel pump failure, ignition malfunction, valves
stuck, etc.
OUTPUT READY LED is OFF and OVERLOAD
LED is ON.
AC circuit breaker/s tripped.
Faulty power tool or appliance.
Faulty generator.
TROUBLESHOOTING
CORRECTION
Turn battery switch to the ON position.
Refuel.
Drain the fuel tank. Refuel with fresh gasoline.
Clean the air filter.
If low oil LED illuminated, turn battery switch to the OFF
position. Add engine oil.
Wait five minutes. Turn battery switch to the OFF
position. Pull recoil handle rapidly several times. If the
generator does not start, remove spark plug and dry.
Gap or replace the spark plug. Reinstall.
Contact Westinghouse customer service toll-free at 1
(855) 944-3571.
Use the recoil handle to start the generator.
Charge the battery.
Manually set the choke. See Maintenance section.
Refuel.
Check engine oil level.
Clean the air filter.
Drain the fuel tank. Refuel with fresh gasoline.
Contact Westinghouse customer service toll-free at 1
(855) 944-3571.
Clean or replace air filter.
Drain the fuel tank. Refuel with fresh gasoline.
Contact Westinghouse customer service toll-free at 1
(855) 944-3571.
Clean the air filter.
Unplug some devices.
Replace or repair tool or appliance. Stop and restart the
engine.
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(855) 944-3571.
Check AC load. Stop and restart engine.
Check the air inlet. Stop and restart the engine.
Check AC loads and reset circuit breaker/s.
Replace or repair tool or appliance. Stop and restart the
engine.
Contact Westinghouse customer service toll-free at 1
(855) 944-3571.
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