Troubleshooting - Generac iQ2000 Mode D'emploi

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. PowerDial turned off.
2. Out of fuel.
3. Defective spark plug.
4. Plugged fuel filter.
5. Defective or stuck PowerDial
assembly.
6. Incorrect engine oil level.
7. Defective ignition coil.
8. Fuel cap vent OFF.
9. Carb is flooded.
10. Throttle plate closed.
1. Out of fuel.
2. Incorrect engine oil level.
3. Contaminated fuel.
4. Defective low oil level switch.
5. Fuel cap vent OFF.
1. Choke is stuck or left on.
2. Dirty or clogged air filter.
3. Defective or dirty spark plug.
4. Dirty fuel filter.
5. Dirty or gummed up carburet-
tor.
6. Unit not warmed up.
7. Fuel cap vent OFF.
1. Generator is overloaded.
2. Inverter module is overheated.
3. Short circuit in electrical
device.
4. Defective inverter assembly.
1. Carburetor drain in bowl is not
closed.
CORRECTION
1. Turn on PowerDial.
2. Fill fuel tank.
3. Replace spark plug.
4. Contact IASD.
5. Contact IASD.
6. Check/fill engine oil.
7. Contact IASD.
8. Turn fuel cap vent ON.
9. Drain carb.
10. Open throttle plate (push
toward back of unit).
1. Fill fuel tank.
2. Check engine oil level.
3. Contact IASD.
4. Contact IASD.
5. Turn fuel cap vent ON.
1. Turn choke off.
2. Clean or replace air filter.
3. Replace spark plug.
4. Replace fuel and fuel filter.
5. Clean carburetor.
6. Gradually adjust PowerDial
and reduce choke until engine
runs smoothly in RUN posi-
tion.
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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