Champion Power Equipment 41153 - Manual (Page 25)

Troubleshooting
22 Rev 41153-20100604 E
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