Champion PORTABLE GENERATOR - Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting
Rev 41152-20100413 E 23
Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Solution
No fuel
Add fuel
Faulty spark plug
Replace spark plug
Generator will not start
Unit loaded during start up
Remove load from unit
Low oil level
Fill crankcase to the proper level
Place generator on a flat, level surface
Choke in the wrong position.
Adjust choke.
Generator will not start;
Generator starts but runs roughly
Spark plug wire loose
Attach wire to spark plug
Out of fuel
Fill fuel tank
Generator shuts down during
operation
Low oil level
Fill crankcase to the proper level.
Place generator on a flat, level surface
Generator is overloaded
Review load and adjust. See “Power
Management”
Generator cannot supply enough
power or overheating
Insufficient ventilation
Check for air restriction. Move to a
well ventilated area
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 (auto voltage regulator)
Replace AVR (Service Center)
Loose wiring
Inspect and tighten wiring
connections
No AC output
Other
Contact the help line.
Generator gallops
Engine governor defective
Contact the help line
Overload
Review load and adjust. See “Power
Management”
Repeated circuit breaker tripping
Faulty cords or device
Check for damaged, bare or frayed
wires. Replace defective device