EarthQuake MC43ES - Manual (Page 19)

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Operator’s Manual
800 Watt Inverter Generator
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY/ACTION
Engine will not start 1. Engine switch in STOP position 1. Push engine switch to RUN position
2. Out of fuel 2. Refuel
3. Fuel valve in OFF position 3. Turn fuel valve to ON position
4. Spark plug wire disconnected 4. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug
5. Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly gapped 5. Clean, replace or gap spark plug
6. Economy switch in ON position 6. Push economy switch to the OFF position; Once
generator is running push to the ON position
7. Fuel tank cap air vent in CLOSED position 7. Turn to OPEN position
Engine starts, then
runs rough
1. Dirty air filter 1. Clean or replace air filter
2. Choke partially engaged 2. Turn off choke
3. Defective or dirty spark plug 3. Clean or replace spark plug
4. Economy switch is defective 4. Replace economy switch
5. Carburetor out of adjustment 5. Call Earthquake Customer Service
Engine is hard to start 1. Stale fuel 1. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh. Use fuel
stabilizer at end of season
2. Spark plug wire loose 2. Make sure spark wire is securely attached to
spark plug
3. Dirty carburetor 3. Clean carburetor, use fuel stabilizer, new fuel can
Engine misses or lacks
power
1. Clogged fuel tank 1. Remove and clean fuel tank
2. Clogged air filter 2. Clean or replace air filter
3. Carburetor out of adjustment or bad 3. Call Earthquake Customer Service
4. Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly gapped 4. Clean, replace or gap spark plug
Engine runs, then
quits
1. Fuel tank cap air vent in CLOSED position 1. Turn to OPEN position
2. Low fuel level 2. Add fuel to tank
3. Incorrect engine oil level 3. Check engine oil level, add or drain as needed
4. Contaminated fuel 4. Remove and replace contaminated fuel; Clean or
replace fuel strainer
5. Defective low oil level switch 5. Replace low oil level switch
6. Defective ignition coil 6. Replace ignition coil
Engine revs too high 1. Carburetor out of adjustment 1. Call Earthquake Customer Service
Engine speed increases and decreases, this is normal as the generator starts up and as loads vary.
Contact Earthquake customer service at 800-345-6007 if additional assistance is needed.