TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE GENERAL
Symptom
Possible Cause(s)
Engine will not start
1. Engine switch is set to "OFF".
2. Fuel valve is turned to "CLOSE".
3. Choke is open.
4. Engine is out of gas.
5. Engine is filled with contaminated or old gas
6. Spark plug is dirty.
7. Spark plug is broken.
8. Unit is not on level surface.
9. Oil is low.
Engine runs but there is
1. Circuit reset button or GFCI breaker is off.
no electrical output
2. Bad connecting of wires / cables.
3. Bad electrical device connected to unit.
Unit runs but
1. Unit is overloaded
does not support
all electrical devices
connected
2. Short in one of the connected devices.
3. Air cleaner is dirty.
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Corrective Action
1. Set engine switch to "ON".
2. Turn fuel valve to "OPEN" position.
3. Close the choke.
4. Add gas.
5. Change the gas in the engine.
6. Clean spark plug.
7. Replace spark plug.
8. Move unit to a level surface to prevent low oil shutdown
from triggering.
9. Add or replace oil.
1. Wait for 2 minutes and push the circuit reset button to
the "ON" position and flip the GFCI breaker to the "ON"
position.
2. If you are using an extension cord, use only heavy-duty
extension cords that are specifically designed for outdoor
use. Make sure the wattage rating for each cord exceeds
the total wattage of all appliances connected to the unit.
3. Try connecting a different device.
1. Turn off all electrical devices. Unplug all electrical devices.
Turn off unit. Wait several minutes. Restart unit. Try
connecting fewer electrical loads to the unit.
2. Try disconnecting any faulty or short-circuited electrical
loads.
3. Clean or replace air cleaner.