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TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTION
Engine will not start
Out of fuel.
Refuel.
Bad fuel, generator stored without treating
or draining gasoline, or refueled with bad
gasoline.
Drain the fuel tank. Refuel with fresh gasoline.
Dirty air filter.
Clean the air filter.
Low engine oil level stopped generator.
If low oil LED illuminated, turn battery switch
to the OFF position. Add engine oil.
Spark plug wet with fuel (flooded engine).
Wait five minutes. Turn battery switch to
the OFF position. Pull recoil handle rapidly
several times. If the generator does not start,
remove spark plug and dry.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or improperly gapped. Gap or replace the spark plug. Reinstall.
Fuel filter restricted, fuel system malfunction,
fuel pump failure, ignition malfunction, valves
stuck, etc.
Contact Westinghouse customer service toll-
free at 1 (855) 944-3571.
Choke partially open or closed due to weak or
disconnected battery.
Manually set the choke. See Maintenance
section.
Engine starts, then shuts down
Out of fuel.
Refuel.
Incorrect engine oil level.
Check engine oil level.
Dirty air filter.
Clean the air filter.
Contaminated fuel.
Drain the fuel tank. Refuel with fresh gasoline.
Defective low oil level switch.
Contact Westinghouse customer service toll-
free at 1 (855) 944-3571.
Engine lacks power
Air filter restricted.
Clean or replace air filter.
Bad fuel, generator stored without treating
or draining gasoline, or refueled with bad
gasoline.
Drain the fuel tank. Refuel with fresh gasoline.
Fuel filter restricted, fuel system malfunction,
fuel pump failure, ignition malfunction, valves
stuck, etc.
Contact Westinghouse customer service toll-
free at 1 (855) 944-3571.
Engine runs rough or bogs when load applied
Dirty air filter.
Clean the air filter.
Generator overloaded.
Unplug some devices.
Faulty power tool or appliance.
Replace or repair tool or appliance. Stop and
restart the engine.
Fuel filter restricted, fuel system malfunction,
fuel pump failure, ignition malfunction, valves
stuck, etc.
Contact Westinghouse customer service toll-
free at 1 (855) 944-3571.
No power at AC receptacles
OUTPUT READY LED is OFF and
OVERLOAD LED is ON.
Check AC load. Stop and restart engine.
Check the air inlet. Stop and restart the
engine.
AC circuit breaker/s tripped.
Check AC loads and reset circuit breaker/s.
Faulty power tool or appliance.
Replace or repair tool or appliance. Stop and
restart the engine.
Faulty generator.
Contact Westinghouse customer service toll-
free at 1 (855) 944-3571.
MAINTENANCE
DRAINING THE FLOAT BOWL
1.
Remove the engine service cover.
2.
Locate the drain hose extending from the bottom of the
carburetor float bowl.
Suitable Fuel Container
Float Bowl
Drain Screw
Drain Hose
3.
Place the loose end of the hose outside the generator
into an approved gasoline container to catch the drained
fuel.
4.
Loosen the float bowl drain screw and allow the fuel to
drain. Tighten the float bowl drain screw.
5.
Route the drain hose between the air cleaner housing
and the engine service cover. Install the engine service
cover.
DRAINING THE FUEL TANK
If storing the generator for longer than six months, drain
the fuel tank to prevent fuel separation, deterioration, and
deposits in the fuel system.
1.
Unscrew the fuel tank cap. Remove the fuel screen filter.
2.
Using a commercially available gasoline hand pump
(not included), siphon the gasoline from the fuel tank
into an approved gasoline container. DO NOT use an
electric pump.
3.
Reinstall the fuel screen filter and the fuel tank cap.
4.
Start the generator and allow it to run until the generator
engine stops.
5.
Remove the spark plug.
6.
Put a teaspoon of engine oil into the cylinder and
pull the recoil handle until resistance is felt. At this
position the piston is coming up on its compression
stroke and both valves are closed. Storing the engine
in this position will help prevent internal corrosion.
Return the recoil handle gently.
7.
Reinstall the spark plug. Leave the spark plug boot
disconnected to prevent accidental starting.
8.
Install the engine service cover.
VALVE CLEARANCE
NOTICE
Checking and adjusting valve clearance must be done
when the engine is cold.
1.
Remove the rocker arm cover and carefully remove
the gasket. If the gasket is torn or damaged, it must be
replaced.
2.
Remove the spark plug so the engine can be rotated
more easily.
3.
Rotate the engine to top dead center (TDC) by pulling
the recoil handle slowly. Looking through the spark plug
hole, the piston should be at the top (both valves are
closed).
4.
Both the rocker arms should be loose at TDC on the
compression stroke. If they are not, rotate the engine
360°.
5.
Insert a feeler gauge between the rocker arm and the
valve stem to measure valve clearance.
Pivot
Adjusting Nut
Valve Stem
Rocker Arm
Rocker Arm Pivot
Intake Valve
Exhaust Valve
Valve Clearance
0.0031 – 0.0047 in.
(0.08 – 0.12 mm)
0.0051 – 0.0067 in.
(0.13 – 0.17 mm)
Torque
8
–
12 N•m
8
–
12 N•m
6.
If an adjustment is necessary, hold the rocker arm pivot
and loosen the pivot adjusting nut.
7.
Turn the rocker arm pivot to obtain the specified
clearance. Hold the rocker arm pivot and re-tighten the
pivot adjusting nut to the specified torque.
Torque: 106 inch-pound (12 N•m)
8.
Perform this procedure for the other valve.
9.
Install the gasket, rocker arm cover, and spark plug.
