Troubleshooting guide – DeVillbiss Air Power Company PowerBack GM1000 User Manual
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A04669
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Engine will not
start
1.
Low on fuel or oil.
2.
Engine On/Off switch in
Off position.
3.
Faulty spark plug.
4.
Choke in wrong position.
5.
Fuel valve lever in closed
position
6.
Unit loaded during
start-up.
1.
Add fuel or oil.
2.
Place in the ON position
3.
Replace spark plug.
4.
Adjust choke accordingly.
5.
Open fuel valve lever.
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
8. Fuel line clogged.
8.
Clean fuel line and fuel filter.
9. Faulty ignition system.
9.
Consult a Service Center.