Westinghouse EPA (49 state) WH6500E 业主指南

TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING

Before attempting to service or

troubleshoot the generator, the owner

or service technician must first read

the owner’s manual and understand

and follow all safety instructions.

Failure to follow all instructions may

result in conditions that can lead to

voiding of the EPA certification or

product warranty, serious personal

injury, property damage or even death.

PROBLEM

POTENTIAL CAUSE

SOLUTION

Engine is running, but no

electrical output.

1. Circuit breakers are tripped.

1. Reset the circuit breakers and check for overload

condition (see pages 23 and 25).

2. The power cord’s plug

connector is not fully engaged

in the generator’s outlet.

2. Verify plug connector is firmly engaged in the

generator’s outlet. If using the 240V outlet, make sure

plug connector is rotated 1/4 turn in the clockwise

direction.

3. Faulty or defective power cord

3. Replace power cord.

4. Faulty or defective electrical

appliance

4. Try connecting a known good appliance to verify the

generator is producing electrical power.

5. If trying 1-4 above does not

solve the problem, the cause

might be the generator has a

fault.

5. Take the generator to your nearest authorized

service dealer.

Engine will not start or

remain running while trying

to start.

1. Fuel shutoff valve is in the

OFF

position.

1. Move the fuel shutoff valve to the

ON position (see

pages 24 and 25).

2. Generator is out of gasoline.

2. Add gasoline to the generator (see page 22).

3. Fuel flow is obstructed.

3. Inspect and clean fuel delivery passages.

4. Unit is overchoked.

4. Move the choke lever halfway between the

ON and

OFF positions (see pages 24 and 25).

5. Starting battery may have

insufficient charge

5. On electric start models only. Check battery output

and charge battery as necessary.

6. Dirty air filter

6. Check and clean the air filter (see pages 29-31).

7. Low oil level shutdown switch

is preventing the unit from

starting.

7. Check oil level and add oil if necessary (see pages

28 and 29).

8. Spark plug boot is not fully

engaged with the spark plug tip.

8. Firmly push down on the spark plug boot to ensure

the boot is fully engaged (see pages 32 and 33).

9. Spark plug is faulty.

9. Remove and check the spark plug. Replace if faulty

(see pages 32 and 33).

10. Dirty/plugged spark arrestor

10. Check and clean the spark arrestor (see page 34).

11. Stale fuel

11. Drain fuel and replace with fresh fuel (see page

22).

12. If trying 1-11 above does not

solve the problem, the cause

might be the generator has a

fault.

12. Take the generator to your nearest authorized

service dealer.