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Troubleshooting – Briggs & Stratton Home Generator User Manual

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Problem

Cause

Correction

Engine is running, but no AC output is

available.

1. Circuit breaker open or defective.

2. Fault in generator.

3. Poor wiring connections or

defective transfer switch.

1. Reset or replace circuit breaker.

2. Contact local service facility.

3. Check and repair.

Engine runs good at no-load but “bogs

down” when loads are connected.

1. Short circuit in a connected load.

2. Generator is overloaded.

3. Shorted generator circuit.

4. Fuel Pressure is incorrect.

5. Natural gas fuel mixture is incorrect.

6. Kinked fuel line between regulator

and engine.

1. Disconnect shorted electrical load.

2. See Essential Circuits.

3. Contact local service facility.

4. See Gaseous Fuel System in the

Installation Manual.

5. See Gaseous Fuel System in the

Installation Manual.

6. Remove kink in fuel line. Replace if

necessary.

Engine will not start; or starts and runs

rough.

1. 15 Amp fuse missing or blown.

2. Fuel supply turned off or depleted.

3. Failed battery.

1. Install (new) 15 Amp fuse. See

System Control Panel.

2. Open fuel valve(s); check propane

tank.

3. Replace battery.

Engine shuts down during operation.

1. Fuel supply turned off or depleted.

2. Fault indicator blinking.

1. Check fuel valves, fill propane tank.

2. Count blinks and refer to Fault

Detection System.

Loss of power on essential circuits.

1. Generator circuit breaker is open.

2. Transfer switch problems.

1. Reset circuit breaker.

2. See the transfer switch manual.

Troubleshooting