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Problem
Possible Reason
Possible Solution
Engine Fails to Start
Engine switch set to OFF
position
Move the engine switch to the
ON position
Fuel valve set to OFF position
Move the fuel valve to the ON
position
Choke is set to RUN position
Move the choke to the
CLOSED position
No fuel
Add fuel
Low quality or dirty fuel in the
engine
Drain the fuel tank and
carburettor and replace with
fresh fuel
Spark plug dirty or damaged
Replace the spark plug
Low engine power / slow
starting
Dirt in the fuel tank
Drain the fuel, clean the fuel
tank
Dirt in the air filter
Remove the air filter and clean
or replace
Water in the fuel tank
Drain the fuel tank and
carburettor and replace with
fresh fuel
Spark plug gap incorrect
Remove the spark plug and
adjust the plug gap
Engine overheating
Cooling fins are blocked
Remove any dirt and debris
from the cooling fins
Dirt in the air filter
Remove the air filter and clean
or replace
No voltage from the generator
Circuit breaker is active
Reset the circuit breaker
Connected cables are broken
or in poor condition
Check the connected cables
and replace if necessary
Device plugged in doesn
’t work Try a different device
Connected devices are not
working
Generator is overloaded
Unplug some devices to reduce
the load
Short circuit occurred in one of
the devices connected
Unplug that device to restore
the stability of the system
Air filter is dirty
Remove the air filter and clean
or replace
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