Craftsman 919.679370 - Manual (Page 16)

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.
7. Spark plug wire loose.
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.
7. Attach wire to spark plug.
No electrical output 1. Faulty receptacle.
2. Circuit breaker kicked out.
3. Defective capacitor.
4. Faulty power cord.
5. GFCI switch breaker kicked out (if
equipped)
1. Have Service Center replace.
2. Depress and reset.
3. Have Service Center replace
capacitor.
4. Repair or replace cord.
5. Depress and reset
Repeated circuit breaker tripping 1. Overload
2. Faulty cords or equipment.
1. Reduce load.
2. Check for damaged, bare, or
frayed wires on equipment.
Replace.
Generator overheating 1. Generator overloaded.
2. Insufficient ventilation.
1. Reduce load.
2. Move to adequate supply of
fresh air.
No auto idle 1. Faulty solenoid
2. Faulty idle control switch
3. Faulty windings in stator
4. Faulty circuit board
5. Faulty wire harness
1. Have Service Center replace.
2. Have Service Center replace.
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.
16 - ENG