Troubleshooting Tips For A Generator That Won't Start

Updated 09/20/2021 | Published 09/18/2021

Question:

I couldnt start my gas generator. Owner manual online?

asked by: Rita K

Expert Reply:

If your 4,500-Watt Portable RV Generator # 333-0005 is not wanting to start you can try the following troubleshooting steps:

1. Fuel selector switch set to OFF (O) position. Set the fuel selector to either GAS or LPG.
2. The indicator light is OFF or flashing red. The indicator needs to solid red to start the engine, turn the fuel selector switch to the off position and then back to either GAS or LPG.
3. Low oil level. Fill the crankcase to the oil fill line and ensure the generator is on level ground.
4. Dirty air cleaner. Clean or replace the air cleaner.
5. Out of gasoline. Fill the gas tank.
6. Stale gasoline. Drain the tank and carburetor and refill with fresh gas.
7. Spark plug wire not connected to spark plug. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
8. Bad spark plug. Replace the spark plug, can be found at your local auto parts or hardware store.
9. Water in gasoline. Drain the tank and carburetor and refill with fresh gas.
10. Flooded. Wait 5 minutes and then try cranking the engine again.
11. Excessively rich fuel mixture. Contact authorized service facility.
12. Intake valve stuck open or closed. Contact authorized service facility.
13. Engine has lost compression. Contact authorized service facility.
14. Clogged or dirty fuel filter. Clean or replace the air filter.
15. Starting battery may have in sufficient charge. Charge the battery or replace.
16. Out of LPG. 16. Replace LPG tank.
17. LPG cylinder knob is not open. Fully open the cylinder knob and retry starting the generator.
18. Out of battery Power. Start Engine in “GAS” position and then charge or replace battery.

I've also attached the instruction manual below for you as well. If you still have issues starting your generator please feel free to reply back and we can keep troubleshooting.