Troubleshooting - Westinghouse WGen5300v Manuel De L'utilisateur

TROUBLESHOOTING

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
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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.
CO sensor removed or modified
CO sensor activated or system fault occurred
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.
AC circuit breaker/s tripped.
Faulty power tool or appliance.
Faulty generator.
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.
Return to original configuration
Relocate generator/ Contact Westinghouse customer
service toll free at 1 (855) 944-3571.
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.
Contact Westinghouse customer service toll-free at 1
(855) 944-3571.
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.