Westinghouse CSA (Canada) WHC6500E CSA MODEL Owner's Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POTENTIAL CAUSE
SOLUTION
Generator suddenly stops
running.
running.
1.
Generator is out of fuel.
1.
Check fuel level (see page 21). Add fuel if
necessary.
necessary.
2.
The low oil shutdown switch
has stopped the engine.
has stopped the engine.
2.
Check oil level and add oil if necessary (see pages
27 and 28.
27 and 28.
3.
Too much load
3.
Restart the generator and reduce the load.
4.
If trying 1-3 above does
not solve the problem, the
cause might be a fault in the
generator.
not solve the problem, the
cause might be a fault in the
generator.
4.
Take the generator to your nearest authorized
service dealer.
service dealer.
Engine runs erratic; does
not hold a steady RPM.
not hold a steady RPM.
1.
Choke was left in the ON
position.
position.
1.
Move choke to the OFF position (see pages 23
and 24).
and 24).
2.
Dirty air filter
2.
Clean the air filter (see pages 28-30).
3.
Applied loads may be cycling
on and off
on and off
3.
As applied loads cycle, changes in engine speed
may occur; this is a normal condition.
may occur; this is a normal condition.
4.
If trying 1-3 above does not
solve the problem, the cause
might be a fault in the generator
solve the problem, the cause
might be a fault in the generator
4.
Take the generator to your nearest authorized
service dealer.
service dealer.