Problem

Cause

Correction

No output voltage.

a) Defective cord set or poor connection

b) Defective receptacle.

c) Defective Alternator.

a) Check and repair.

b) Replace receptacle.

c) See a qualified   technician

     for repair

Voltage too low.

a) Engine speed too slow

b) Generator is overloaded.

c) Short circuit in a connected load.

d) Alternator is short circuit

a) See a qualified technician

     for adjustment

b) Reduce and adjust the      load (see how to load your      generator)

c) Disconnect the load.

d) See a qualified technician

     for repair.

Voltage too high

a) Engine speed is too high.

a) See a qualified technician

     for adjustment

Circuit breaker tips

a) Defective load connected to

    generator.

b) Defective receptacle.

c) Generator overloaded.

a) Disconnect load.

b) Replace receptacle.

c) Reduce and adjust the

     load (see how to load your     generator)

Generator overheating.

a) Generator is overloaded

b) Insufficient ventilation.

a) Reduce and adjust the

    load (see how to load

     your generator)

b) Make sure there is at

     least 3 ft of clearance on      all sides of generator.

Engine will not start

a) Low oil level.

b) Fouled spark plug.

c) Out of fuel.

d) Stop switch in OFF position.

a) Fill to proper oil level.

b) Clean or replace spark   

     plug.

c) Fill fuel tank

d) Place switch in ON

     position

Engine lacks power

a) Load is too high. .

b) Dirty air filter.

a) Reduce and adjust the

    load. (see how to load your     generator)

b) Clean or replace air filter.

Engine shuts down

during operation

a) Out of gasoline

b) Low oil level.

a) Fill fuel tank.

b) Fill crankcase to proper oil

     level or place generator on      level surface.