Basic Troubleshooting GPi 3200 / 430056 wc_tx001242gb.fm5 Basic TroubleshootingProblem Cause RemedyEngine is difficult tostart1. Fuel is contaminated2. Spark plug gap setting isincorrect1. Clean fuel filter and fuel tank.Remove water, dirt, and otherimpurities.2. Check and adjust spark pluggap clearance if necessary.Engine does not start 1. Engine switch in wrongposition2. No fuel3. Equipment is connectedto the generator4. Loose spark plug cap5. Fouled spark plug6. Low engine oil1. Turn engine switch to CHOKEposition.2. Refill fuel tank.3. Switch off equipment anddisconnect from the generator.4. Push spark plug cap firmlyonto spark plug.5. Remove spark plug and cleanelectrode.6. Add engine oil.Engine power outputis low1. Air cleaner is dirty2. Engine is overheated1. Clean air cleaner.2. Consult engine owner’smanual.Engine stops 1. Engine malfunction2. Fuel tank is empty1. Consult engine owner’smanual.2. Refill fuel tank.No electricity is gen-erated at receptacle1. Overload fault (redoverload indicator lightilluminates)2. DC circuit breaker isOFF3. GFI has activated4. Loose connection at ACreceptacle or DCterminals5. Engine was started afterequipment wasconnected1. Stop engine and checkequipment and/or generator foroverloading.2. Press the DC circuit breaker toON position after checkingequipment for normaloperation.3. Press the RESET button onthe AC receptacle afterchecking equipment for normaloperation.4. Tighten connection.5. Switch off equipment anddisconnect from the generator.Reconnect after re-startingengine.