Champion PORTAbLE GENERATOR Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 27)

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Cause Solution

Generator will not start No fuel Add fuel

Faulty spark plug Replace spark plug

Unit loaded during start up Remove load from unit

Generator will not start; Low oil level Fill crankcase to the proper level

Generator starts but runs roughly Place generator on a ﬂat, level surface

Choke in the wrong position. Adjust choke.

Spark plug wire loose Attach wire to spark plug

Generator shuts down during operation Out of fuel Fill fuel tank

Low oil level Fill crankcase to the proper level. Place

generator on a ﬂat, level surface

Generator cannot supply enough power or

overheating

Generator is overloaded Review load and adjust. See “Power

Management”

Insufﬁcient ventilation Check for air restriction. Move to a well

ventilated area

No AC output Cable not properly connected Check all connections

Connected device is defective Replace defective device

Circuit breaker is open Reset circuit breaker

Faulty brush assembly Replace brush assembly (Service Center)

Faulty AVR (auto voltage regulator) Replace AVR (Service Center)

Loose wiring Inspect and tighten wiring connections

Other Contact the help line.

Generator gallops Engine governor defective Contact the help line

Repeated circuit breaker tripping Overload Review load and adjust. See “Power

Management”

Faulty cords or device Check for damaged, bare or frayed wires.

Replace defective device

For further technical support:

Technical Service

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (PST/PDT)

Toll Free: 1-877-338-0999

tech@championpowerequipment.com

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Champion PORTAbLE GENERATOR Owner's Manual Page 27