Buffalo SPORTSMAN GEN154 Instruction Manual page 22

Engine will not start.
Engine will not start.
Engine will not start.
Engine runs but there is no electrical output.
Generator starts but won't stay running
Generator runs but does not support all
connected electrical devices.
If the engine starts and runs, but does not
produce power, or power is too low.
GEN154 2000 Surge Watts/1500 Running Watts Portable Generator
Carburetor is gummed up.
Gas is not getting to carburetor.
Two wires on the back of the switch may be
disconnected.
Reset button is "off."
Bad connecting wires/cables.
Bad electrical device connected to generator.
Generator is overloaded.
Choke is in "Closed/Choke" position, or gas is
empty.
Short in one of the connected devices.
Air filter is dirty.
Governor screw needs adjusting.
If the generator has been sitting for a long time,
it is possible that it is gummed up. Remove air
box cover, then remove the air filter. Remove
the two 10mm bolts that hold the carburetor.
Lift up on the throttle linkage on the top of the
carburetor. It should pop off. Pull the fuel line
off. The carburetor will slide off. Turn the
carburetor upside down and remove the 10mm
bolt on the bottom of the bowl. Remove the pin
that holds the float on. Pull the float up. Inspect
the float needle, and make sure the orifice is
not gummed up. Remove the rubber gasket,
then clean the orifice if it is dirty. Use carb
cleaner. Do not spray carb cleaner on the float
needle or any rubber. (See page 27)
Make sure gas is getting to the carburetor.
Remove the carburetor and turn the drain
screw counter clockwise. Don't remove
completely.
Make sure two wires on the back of the switch
are connected.
Push reset button to "on."
Try a different extension cord.
Disconnect device, try connecting another
device.
Reduce draw on generator to within this
generator's rated wattage by reducing number
of connected electrical devices.
Make sure that after it is started, move the
Choke to the "Open/Run" position. Make sure
at least one inch of gas is in the tank.
Disconnect any faulty or short-circuited
electrical loads.
Clean or replace air filter.
Plug in voltmeter on VAC. See what the volts
are. The reading should be 110 to 120. If it is
too high or too low, adjust the governor screw,
which is located above the pull start (on the
green metal shroud). WARNING – DO NOT
ADJUST THE GOVERNOR SCREW
WITHOUT USING A VOLTMETER. YOU
NEED A VOLTMENTER. ONLY ATTEMPT
THIS IF YOU HAVE A VOLTMETER AND ARE
FAMILIAR WITH USING IT. IT COULD CAUSE
DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY. Turn it
clockwise to turn volts up and kick the idle up.
You may have to compensate for the increased
idle from the governor screw with the idle
screw.
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