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Troubleshooting guide – Porter-Cable PH350IS User Manual

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20- ENG

D27381

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.

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.

1.

Faulty receptacle.

1.

Have Service Center
replace.

2.

Circuit breaker kicked
out.

2.

Depress and reset.

3.

Defective capacitor.

3.

Have Service Center
replace capacitor.

4.

Faulty power cord.

4.

Repair or replace cord.

7. Spark plug wire loose.

7.

Attach wire to spark plug.

No electrical
output

1.

Overload

1.

Reduce load.

2.

Faulty cords or
equipment

2.

Check for damaged, bare,
or frayed wires on
equipment. Replace.

Repeated
circuit breaker
tripping

1.

Generator overloaded.

1.

Reduce load.

2.

Insufficient ventilation.

2.

Move to adequate supply
of fresh air.

Generator
overheating

5. GFCI switch breaker

kicked out

5. Depress and reset

1.

Area where handle
rotates in brackets not
lubricated.

1.

Lubricate area with light
oil.

2.

Loosen bolt going thru
handle on both sides.

Handle does
not fold with
ease.