Porter-Cable N030679 - Manual (Page 29)

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SERVICE
REpLACEmENT pARTS
Use only identical replacement parts. You can also order parts from your nearest
service center.
SERVICE AND REpAIRS
All quality tools will eventually require servicing and/or replacement of parts. All
repairs made by our service centers are fully guaranteed against defective material
and workmanship. We cannot guarantee repairs made or attempted by others.
TROUBLEShOOTING GUIDE
This section provides a list of the more frequently encountered malfunctions,
their causes and corrective actions. The operator or maintenance personnel can
perform some corrective actions, and others may require the assistance of a
qualified PORTER CABLE technician or your dealer.
problem
Code
Engine will not start ........................... 1, 2, 3, 4, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 27
No electrical output ............................................................... 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13
NOTE: If there is still no power at the receptacles, Contact a Customer Care
Center.
Repeated main breaker tripping ......................................................................... 9, 10
Generator overheating ........................................................................................ 9, 11
Engine does not continue to run after starting ..1, 2, 3, 14, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 27
Knocking noise ....................................................................................................23
Over speed or low speed ....................................................................... 24, 25, 26
Low power ........................................................................................ 16, 19, 22, 23
CODE pOSSIBLE CAUSE pOSSIBLE SOLUTION
1 Engine On/Off switch in OFF
position.
Turn to ON position
2 Choke in wrong position Adjust choke accordingly
3 Fuel shut-off valve in closed
position
Open fuel shut-off valve
4 Unit loaded during start-up Remove load from unit
5 Faulty receptacle Contact a Customer Care Center.
6 Receptacle thermal circuit
breaker tripped
Depress and reset
7 Defective capacitor Contact a Customer Care Center.
8 Faulty power cord Repair or replace cord
9 Generator overloaded Reduce load
10 Faulty cords or equipment Check for damaged, bare or frayed
wires on equipment. Replace.
11 Insufficient ventilation Move to adequate supply of fresh air
12 Faulty windings in stator Contact a Customer Care Center.
13 Faulty wire harness Contact a Customer Care Center.
14 Low or no fuel Add fuel
15 Bad fuel Drain fuel tank and replace with fresh,
clean, regular unleaded gasoline
with a minimum of 86 octane
16 Low oil Add oil