PowerSmart HB5040DC System fault & blinking yellow indicator light
What it means: The engine shuts off due to a system fault, indicated by a blinking yellow indicator light.
What to do
Contact customer service or an authorized service center.
When to call service
The manual directs you to an authorized PowerSmart service dealer for this code if the steps above do not clear it. The unit stops or will not start until the cause is cleared.
Source: official PowerSmart manual, page 29, read . Summary of the manual, not a reproduction.
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Questions
What does PowerSmart System fault & blinking yellow indicator light mean?
The engine shuts off due to a system fault, indicated by a blinking yellow indicator light. (PowerSmart manual for the HB5040DC, page 29.)
How do I fix PowerSmart System fault & blinking yellow indicator light?
Contact customer service or an authorized service center. The manual says to contact an authorized service dealer if it continues.
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