ETQ
EASTERN TOOLS & EQUIPMENT INC
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Problem
Engine switch is set
to "off".
Fuel valve is turned
to "closed".
Choke is open.
Engine is out of gas. Add gas.
Engine will not
Engine is filled with
start
contaminated or old
gas
Spark plug is dirty.
Spark plug is broken. Replace spark plug.
Generator is not on
level surface.
Oil is low
Circuit reset button is
off.
Engine runs but
Bad connecting
there is no
wires/cables.
electrical output
Bad electrical device
connected to
generator.
Generator runs but
Generator is
does not support
overloaded
all electrical
Short in one of the
devices
connected devices.
connected.
Air cleaner is dirty.
Cause
Set engine switch to "on".
Turn fuel valve to "open" position.
Close the choke
Change the gas in the engine.
Clean spark plug.
Move generator to a level surface to prevent low oil shutdown from
triggering.
Add or replace oil.
Wait for 2 minutes and push the circuit reset button to the "on"
position.
If you are using an extension cord, try a different one.
Try connecting a different device.
Try connecting fewer electrical loads to the generator.
Try disconnecting any faulty or short-circuited electrical loads.
Clean or replace air cleaner.
Tel: (888)908-6200
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