Champion 46514 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 25)

Troubleshooting

Rev 46514-20100202 English 21

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;

Generator starts but runs roughly

Low oil level Fill crankcase to the proper level

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

Capacitor defective Replace capacitor (Service Center)

Faulty brush assembly Replace brush assembly (Service

Center)

Faulty AVR 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

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