Briggs & Stratton 196382GS - Manual (Page 14)

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3500 Watt Portable Generator
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Cause Solution
Engine is running, but no AC
output is available.
1. Circuit breaker is open.
2. Poor connection or defective
cord set.
3. Connected device is bad.
4. Fault in generator.
1. Reset circuit breaker.
2. Check and repair.
3. Connect another device that is
in good condition.
4. Contact Briggs and Stratton
service facility.
Engine runs good but bogs down
when loads are connected.
1. Short circuit in a connected
load.
2. Generator is overloaded.
3. Shorted generator circuit.
1. Disconnect shorted electrical
load.
2. See "Don't Overload Generator".
3. Contact Briggs and Stratton
service facility.
Engine will not start; or starts and
runs rough.
1. Out of fuel.
2. Fuel valve is in the "Closed"
position.
3. Low oil level.
1. Fill fuel tank.
2. Turn fuel valve to the "Open"
position.
3. Fill crankcase to proper level.
Engine shuts down during
operation. 1. Out of fuel.
2. Low oil level.
1. Fill fuel tank.
2. Fill crankcase to proper level.
Engine lacks power. Load is too high. See "Don't Overload Generator".