TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
ENGINE SPEED IS UNSTABLE OR WILL NOT START
Possible Cause
Engine switch is in the OFF position.
Out of fuel.
Bad fuel; generator stored without
treating or draining gasoline, or
refueled with bad gasoline.
Low engine oil level caused Oil Alert to
stop engine.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
improperly gapped.
Spark plug wet with fuel
(flooded engine).
Fuel filter restricted, fuel system
malfunction, fuel pump failure,
ignition malfunction, valves stuck, etc.
Correction
Turn engine switch to the ON position
(see page 40).
Refuel (see page 18).
Drain fuel tank (see page 64).
Refuel with fresh gasoline
(see page 18).
Turn the engine switch to the OFF
position. Add engine oil. Then turn the
engine switch to the ON position and
restart the engine.
Gap or replace spark plug
(see page 58).
Dry and reinstall spark plug.
Take the generator to your servicing
dealer, or refer to the shop manual.
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