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PROBLEM
POTENTIAL CAUSE
SOLUTION
Engine will not start or
remain running while
trying to start.
1. Fuel shutoff valve is in the OFF
position.
1. Move the fuel shut off valve to the ON
position (see Figure 8 page 19).
2. Generator is out of gasoline.
2. Add gasoline to the generator (see
page 18).
3. Fuel flow is obstructed.
3. Inspect and clean fuel delivery
passages.
4. Unit is over choked.
4. Move the choke lever halfway between
the ON and OFF positions.
5. Starting battery may have insufficient
charge
5. On electric start models only. Check
battery output and charge battery as
necessary.
6. Dirty air filter
6. Check and clean the air filter (see page
23).
7. Low oil level shut down switch is
preventing the unit from starting.
7. Check oil level and add oil if necessary
(see page 22).
8. Spark plug boot is not fully engaged
with the spark plug tip.
8. Firmly push down on the spark plug
boot to ensure the boot is fully engaged
9. Spark plug is faulty.
9. Remove and check the spark plug.
Replace if faulty (see page 23).
10. Dirty/plugged spark arrestor
10. Check and clean the spark arrestor.
11. Stale fuel
11. Drain fuel and replace with fresh fuel
(see page 18).
12. If trying 1-11 above does not solve
the problem, the cause might be the
generator has a fault.
12. Take the generator to your nearest
authorized service dealer.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Generator suddenly
stops running.
1. Generator is out of fuel.
1. Check fuel level (see page 18). Add
fuel if necessary.
2. The low oil shut down switch has
stopped the engine.
2. Check oil level and add oil if necessary
(see page 22).
3. Too much load
3. Restart the generator and reduce the
load.
4. If trying 1-3 above does not solve the
problem,the cause might be a fault in the
generator.
4. Take the generator to your nearest
authorized service dealer.
Engine runs
erratic; does not hold a
steady RPM.
1. Choke was left in the
ON
position.
1. Move choke to the
OFF
position
2. Dirty air filter
2. Clean the air filter (see pages 23).
3. Applied loads maybe cycling on and
off
3. As applied loads cycle, changes in
engine speed may occur; this is a normal
condition.
4. If trying 1-3 above does not solve
the problem, the cause might be a
fault in the generator
4. Take the generator to your nearest
authorized service dealer.
Summary of Contents for WH10000
Page 1: ...USER MANUAL WH10000 Portable Generator 8000 Running Watts 10000 Peak Watts...
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