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Trouble Remedy
Low power output at generator power ac
receptacles.
Check Amperage control setting.
Check engine speed, and adjust if necessary (see Section 7-4 or 7-5). Output stops if engine speed is
too low.
Move throttle lever to 60 Hz position for 60 Hz equipment (see Section 5-1 or 5-2).
Erratic power output at generator
power ac receptacles.
Check fuel level.
Check receptacle wiring and connections.
Check throttle/governor linkage for smooth, non-binding operation.
Service air cleaner according to engine manual.
Check engine speed, and adjust if necessary (see Section 7-4 or 7-5). Output stops if engine speed is
too low.
Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check brushes, slip rings, resistor R3 (Kohler only), and
circuit board PC1.
C. Engine
Trouble Remedy
Engine will not crank (electric-start
models only).
Reset ignition circuit breaker (see Section 7-3).
Check battery voltage.
Check battery connections and tighten if necessary.
Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check engine ignition circuit.
Engine will not start. Check fuel level (see Section 4-4 or 4-5).
Move choke lever to correct position (see Section 5-1 or 5-2).
Open fuel valve (see Section 4-4 or 4-5). Close fuel valve before moving unit or carburetor may flood and
make starting difficult.
Check battery voltage (electric-start models only).
Check battery connections and tighten if necessary (electric-start models only).
Check oil level (see Section 4-4 or 4-5). Engine stops if oil level is too low. Refill crankcase with proper
viscosity oil for operating temperature.
Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check low oil level shutdown switch.
Engine stopped during normal
operation.
Check fuel level (see Section 4-4 or 4-5).
Open fuel valve (see Section 4-4 or 4-5). Close fuel valve before moving unit or carburetor may flood and
make starting difficult.
Check oil level (see Section 4-4 or 4-5). Engine stops if oil level is too low.
Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check low oil level shutdown switch.
Check unit operating angle. Low oil level shutdown switch may stop engine if unit is tilted.
Battery discharges between uses (elec-
tric-start models only).
Clean battery, terminals, and posts with baking soda and water solution; rinse with clear water.
Periodically recharge battery (approximately every 3 months).
Replace battery.
Check voltage regulator and connections according to engine manual.
Unstable or sluggish engine speeds. Check engine speed, and adjust if necessary (see Section 7-4 or 7-5).
Check throttle/governor linkage for smooth, non-binding operation.
Tune-up engine according to engine manual.