Troubleshooting - Powermate PM1200i Manuel De L'utilisateur

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM
Engine won't start.
Engine starts, then shuts
down.
Engine will not start; or
starts and runs rough.*
No AC output.
Fuel leaks from drain
hoses.
* Engine speed increases and decreases — This is normal as generator starts up and loads vary.
Owner's Manual for Portable Generator
CAUSE
1. Engine switch/fuel valve
turned off.
2. Out of fuel.
3. Defective spark plug.
4. Defective or stuck Dial assem-
bly.
5. Incorrect engine oil level.
6. Defective ignition coil.
7. Fuel cap vent OFF.
8. Carb is flooded.
9. Dirty or gummed up carbure-
tor.
1. Out of fuel.
2. Incorrect engine oil level.
3. Contaminated fuel.
4. Defective low oil level switch.
1. Choke is stuck or left on.
2. Dirty or clogged air filter.
3. Defective or dirty spark plug.
4. Dirty or gummed up carburet-
tor.
5. Unit not warmed up.
6. Spark arrestor clogged.
7. Fuel cap vent OFF.
1. Generator is overloaded.
2. Inverter module is overheated.
3. Short circuit in electrical
device.
4. Defective inverter or alterna-
tor assembly.
1. Carburetor drain in bowl is not
closed.
CORRECTION
1. Turn engine switch/fuel valve
on.
2. Fill fuel tank.
3. Replace spark plug.
4. Contact IASD.
5. Check/fill engine oil.
6. Contact IASD.
7. Turn fuel cap vent ON.
8. Drain carb.
9. Clean carburetor.
1. Fill fuel tank.
2. Check engine oil level.
3. Contact IASD.
4. Contact IASD.
1. Turn choke off.
2. Clean or replace air filter.
3. Replace spark plug.
4. Clean carburetor.
5. Gradually adjust Dial and
reduce choke until engine runs
smoothly in RUN position.
6. Clean spark arrestor.
7. Turn fuel cap vent ON.
1. Disconnect all loads. Shut
down generator to reset mod-
ule. Reduce loads, restart
generator.
2. Verify service door is ON. Let
cool 15 minutes by running
engine without AC output.
Press and hold Reset button
on control panel, restart gener-
ator.
3. Verify condition of extension
cords and items being pow-
ered. Press and hold Reset
button on control panel.
4. Contact IASD.
1. Turn valve clockwise to close.
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