Eastwood 30117 Instructions Manual - page 3
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SAFETY INFORMATION
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD!
This generator burns gasoline which produces dangerous levels of Carbon Monoxide gas. Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas
which can quickly cause dizziness, unconsciousness and death.
• Using a generator indoors WILL KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas you cannot see or smell.
• NEVER use in the home, or in partly enclosed areas such as garages. ONLY use outdoors and far from open windows, doors, vents
and in an area that will not accumulate deadly exhaust gas.
• Always disconnect the spark plug wire and place the wire where it cannot contact the spark plug to prevent accidental starting when
setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs to the generator.
TROUBLESHOOTING
The following chart is intended to provide solutions to the most frequent problems encountered when operating your Eastwood gasoline powered generator. Other
more serious mechanical or electrical malfunctions may be present and can require the attention of a professional small-engine repair facility.
Do not attempt to alter carburetor fuel or throttle settings as your generator has been individually run and tuned at the factory to produce the correct voltage
output levels @ 60hz.
Fuel degradation – It has been determined that the majority of no-start or poor running issues result from old gasoline. Today’s modern gasoline formulas con-
taining ethanol quickly degrade, absorb moisture and can partially gel when left in storage. Often, this can occur within months. While the use of fuel stabilizer
is extremely helpful, fuel degradation still occurs. It is extremely important to drain all unused fuel from the tank and carburetor following generator use. The
procedure for doing so is found in the “Prepare for Storage After Use” section of this manual.
Overloading – The second most frequently encountered cause of generator problems is electrical overloading. Overloading can cause poor running, excessive
fuel consumption and engine overheating resulting in permanent damage. Always calculate your total electrical load in Watts or AMPS and make sure it does not
exceed the constant generator output.
Problem
Probable Cause
Solution
Engine stops while running
and will not restart
Out of fuel
Check fuel gauge and add gasoline
Dirt or water in fuel
Drain and replace fuel
Low oil level
Check oil level
Choke closed
Open choke
Engine switched to OFF position
Switch to ON position
Spark plug wire disconnected
Reattach plug wire
Engine will not start after storage.
Out of Fuel
Check fuel gauge and add gasoline
Dirt or water in fuel
Drain and replace fuel
Stale or expired fuel
Drain and replace fuel. Clean carburetor bowl
Low oil level
Check Oil Level
Engine switched to OFF position
Switch to ON position
Air filter clogged
Clean/replace air filter
Spark plug dirty
Clean/replace spark plug
Circuit Breaker Tripped
Overload or short circuit condition
Eliminate overload or short circuit condition
& reset breaker
No power at outlets
Circuit breaker tripped.
Eliminate overload or short circuit condition & reset breaker
Labored engine/ dimmed lights/
under performing appliances
Electrical overload Condition.
Reduce electrical load.