Wacker Neuson GPi 1700 Operator's Manual download pdf (Page 44)

Basic Troubleshooting GPi 1700

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5 Basic Troubleshooting

Problem Cause Remedy

Engine is difficult to

start

1. Fuel is contaminated

2. Spark plug gap setting is

incorrect

1. Clean fuel filter and fuel tank.

Remove water, dirt, and other

impurities.

2. Check and adjust spark plug

gap clearance if necessary.

Engine does not start

1. Engine switch in wrong

position

2. No fuel

3. Equipment is connected

to the generator

4. Loose spark plug cap

5. Fouled spark plug

6. Low engine oil

1. Turn engine switch to CHOKE

position.

2. Refill fuel tank.

3. Switch off equipment and

disconnect from the generator.

4. Push spark plug cap firmly

onto spark plug.

5. Remove spark plug and clean

electrode.

6. Add engine oil.

Engine power output

is low

1. Air cleaner is dirty

2. Engine is overheated

1. Clean air cleaner.

2. Consult engine owner’s

manual.

Engine stops

1. Engine malfunction

2. Fuel tank is empty

1. Consult engine owner’s

manual.

2. Refill fuel tank.

No electricity is gen-

erated at receptacle

1. Overload fault (red

overload indicator light

illuminates)

2. DC circuit breaker is

OFF

3. GFI has activated

4. Loose connection at AC

receptacle or DC

terminals

5. Engine was started after

equipment was

connected

1. Stop engine and check

equipment and/or generator for

overloading.

2. Press the DC circuit breaker to

ON position after checking

equipment for normal

operation.

3. Press the RESET button on

the AC receptacle after

checking equipment for normal

operation.

4. Tighten connection.

5. Switch off equipment and

disconnect from the generator.

Reconnect after re-starting

engine.

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