Section 4 - Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting Guide - Generac GP 005734-0 Manuel D'utilisation

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM
Engine is running, but no AC
output is available.
Engine runs good but
bogs down when loads are
connected.
Engine will not crank.
Engine will not start; or
starts and runs rough.
Engine shuts down during
operation.
Engine lacks power.
Engine "hunts" or falters.
No Battery Charge DC
output.
CAUSE
1. Circuit breaker is open.
2. Poor connection or defective cord set.
3. Connected device is bad.
4. Fault in generator.
1. Short circuit in a connected load.
2. Generator is overloaded.
3. Engine speed is too slow.
4. Shorted generator circuit.
1. 10 amp fuse at rear of generator control panel
has melted open.
2. Battery weak or dead.
1. Dirty air cleaner.
2. Out of gasoline.
3. Stale gasoline.
4. Spark plug wire not connected to spark plug.
5. Bad spark plug.
6. Water in gasoline.
7. Overchoking.
8. Low oil level.
9. Excessive rich fuel mixture.
10. Intake valve stuck open or closed.
11. Engine has lost compression.
1. Out of gasoline.
2. Low oil level.
3. Fault in engine.
1. Load is too high.
2. Dirty air filter.
3. Engine needs to be serviced.
1. Choke is opened too soon.
2. Carburetor is running too rich or too lean.
1. Battery posts are corroded.
2. Battery cable is bad.
3. Battery is defective.
4. Receptacle is bad.
Section 4 — Troubleshooting
CORRECTION
1. Reset circuit breaker.
2. Check and repair.
3. Connect another device that is in good
condition.
4. Contact Authorized Service Facility.
1. Disconnect shorted electrical load.
2. See "Don't Overload the Generator"
3. Contact Authorized Service Facility.
4. Contact Authorized Service Facility.
1. Replace fuse with only an identical 10-amp
replacement fuse.
2. Recharge or replace battery.
1. Clean or replace air cleaner.
2. Fill fuel tank.
3. Drain fuel tank and fill with fresh fuel.
4. Connect wire to spark plug.
5. Replace spark plug.
6. Drain fuel tank; fill with fresh fuel.
7. Put choke knob to No Choke position.
8. Fill crankcase to proper level.
9. Contact Authorized Service Facility.
10. Contact Authorized Service Facility.
11. Contact Authorized Service Facility.
1. Fill fuel tank.
2. Fill crankcase to proper level.
3. Contact Authorized Service Facility.
1. See "Don't Overload the Generator".
2. Replace air filter.
3. Contact Authorized Service Facility.
1. Move choke to halfway position until engine
runs smoothly.
2. Contact Authorized Service Facility.
1. Clean battery posts.
2. Replace cable.
3. Check battery condition; replace if defective.
4. Contact Authorized Service Facility.
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