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20- ENG

D29851

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Engine will not
start

1.

Low on fuel or oil.

2.

Ignition switch in "Off"
position.

3.

Faulty spark plug.

4.

Choke in wrong position.

5.

Fuel shut-off valve in
closed position

6.

Unit loaded during start-
up.

1.

Add fuel or oil.

2.

Turn to "ON" position

3.

Replace spark plug.

4.

Adjust choke accordingly.

5.

Open fuel shut-off valve.

6.

Remove load from unit.

1.

Faulty receptacle.

1.

Have Service Center

replace. 

2.

Circuit breaker kicked
out.

2.

Depress and reset.

3.

Defective capacitor.

3.

Have Service Center

replace capacitor.

4.

Faulty power cord.

4.

Repair or replace cord.

7.  Spark plug wire loose.

7.

Attach wire to spark plug.

No electrical
output

1.

Overload

1.

Reduce load.

2.

Faulty cords or
equipment

2.

Check for damaged, bare,
or frayed wires on
equipment. Replace.

Repeated
circuit breaker
tripping

1.

Generator overloaded.

1.

Reduce load.

2.

Insufficient ventilation.

2.

Move to adequate supply

of fresh air.

Generator
overheating

1. Faulty 

solenoid

1.  Have Service Center

replace.

2.  Faulty idle control switch 2.  Have Service Center

replace.

3.  Faulty windings in stator

4.  Faulty circuit board

5.  Faulty wire harness

3.  Have Service Center

replace.

4.  Have Service Center

replace.

5.  Have Service Center

replace.

DC does not
have power
with the
circuit breaker
depressed

1. Faulty 

rectifier

2.  Faulty windings in stator

3. Faulty 

wire 

harness

1.  Have Service Center

replace.

2.  Have Service Center

replace.

3.  Have Service Center

replace.

No auto idle 

5.   GFCI switch breaker

kicked out 

5.  Depress and reset

Summary of Contents for CH350IS

Page 1: ...operations Part No D29851 038 0 ESPA OL P GINA 23 FRAN AIS PAGE 45 To learn more about Porter Cable visit our website at http www porter cable com Model CH350IS Copyright 2003 Porter Cable Corporation...

Page 2: ...tain quantities to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm CONSUMER GENERAL AND SERVICE INFORMATION Please read and follow these instructions for proper use and maintenance If you experi...

Page 3: ...warnings and operating instructions before using RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE HAZARD WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Attempting to connect generator directly to the electrical system of any build...

Page 4: ...harged components can transmit electricity to the frame and other surfaces resulting in electrical shock to anyone con tacting them Operate generator in a clean dry well ventilated area Make sure hand...

Page 5: ...PERATE UNIT INDOORS OR IN ANY CONFINED AREA Materials placed against or near the generator or operating the generator in areas where the temperature exceeds 104 F am bient such as storage rooms or gar...

Page 6: ...sed areas such as garages basements storage sheds or in any location occupied by humans or animals Keep children pets and others away from area of operat ing unit Gasoline engines produce toxic carbon...

Page 7: ...surge protector Raising or suspending generators equipped with lift rings improperly Generator could fall causing serious injury or death to you or others Always use proper connecting procedures as de...

Page 8: ...overed by guarding to prevent injury Contact with moving parts can result in serious injury RISK FROM LIFTING The generator is too heavy to be lifted by one person Obtain as sistance from others befor...

Page 9: ...aybe used when needed or required The locking plugs are to be installed and or used in accordance with appropriate local electrical code regulations Refer to instructions enclosed with each plug for p...

Page 10: ...ck into the utility company s system causing possible electrocution of workers who are repairing the electrical lines To avoid back feeding of electricity into utility systems a double throw transfer...

Page 11: ...the Low Oil Protection will prevent the engine from restarting until sufficient oil has been added NOTE The Low Oil Protection mechanism is very sensitive You must fill the engine to the full mark on...

Page 12: ...s Manual for correct grade and quantity of oil 2 Check fuel level fill as required Make sure generator is turned off and has been allowed time to cool down Use clean fresh regular unleaded gasoline w...

Page 13: ...sition on warm engine starts 3 Move the ON OFF switch on engine to the ON position 4 Grasp handle on rope starter and pull slowly until resistance is felt Let the rope rewind slowly Pull rope with a r...

Page 14: ...he warranty on your generator Follow the wattage calculation table in the Wattage Calculation section of this manual Overloading the generator will cause power fluctuations and can damage equipment an...

Page 15: ...al for service and maintenance of the engine GENERATOR MAINTENANCE Your generator should be kept clean and dry at all times The generator should not be stored or operated in environments that includes...

Page 16: ...adding stabilizer to allow it to enter the fuel system 3 Next shut off engine 4 Disconnect the spark plug wire and remove the spark plug 5 Add one teaspoon of oil through the spark plug hole 6 Place...

Page 17: ...half of the rated generator wattage Example a 5000 rated wattage generator 2500 maximum starting wattage IMPORTANT DETERMINING WATTAGE REQUIREMENTS Before operating this generator list all of the appl...

Page 18: ...a 100 watt light bulb requires only 100 watts to start Most resistive loads will be listed in wattage The wattage ratings shown are averages Wattage requirements may vary with different brands of appl...

Page 19: ...TARTING INDUCTIVE LOADS RUN WATTS TIMES X START FACTOR DO NOT CONNECT VOLTAGE SENSITIVE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT TV SET COMPUTER ETC DIRECTLY TO YOUR GENERATOR IF YOU USE THE GENERATOR TO POWER SENSITIVE...

Page 20: ...g No electrical output 1 Overload 1 Reduce load 2 Faulty cords or equipment 2 Check for damaged bare or frayed wires on equipment Replace Repeated circuit breaker tripping 1 Generator overloaded 1 Red...

Page 21: ...essors with 60 and 80 gallon tanks will be inspected at the site of installation Contact the nearest Porter Cable Authorized Warranty Service Center that provides on site service calls for service cal...

Page 22: ...et settings and damage anything connected to the generator Be sure a volt amp surge protector is used when sensitive electronic equipment is used such as televisions computers stereos and etc The dama...

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