Troubleshooting - Champion 100136 Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING HSB
The number one problem which relates to starting, output and performance is "Fuel Pressure Insufficient". Utility fuel regulator and pipe
sized to small which can be compounded by pipe run distance to long for the size of pipe installed. Confirm fuel pressure to the fuel
regulator during No-load and Load operation.
ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK/TURN OVER
1. HSB set in "OFF" mode.
2. Battery not connected or loose,
corroded posts or wires.
3. Battery(s) not charged or low charge.
4. Check for active fault code.
5. Defective starter solenoid *
6. Defective starter *
GENERATOR WILL CRANK/TURN OVER BUT WILL NOT START
1. Check for active fault code.
2. Fuel valve(s) turned off.
3. Fuel pressure insufficient*.
4. Weak battery(s).
5. Low oil level.
6. Spark plug wire is disconnected.
7. Defective fuel solenoid/regulator. *
ENGINE STARTS, RUNS ROUGH
1. Fuel pressure insufficient*.
2. Wrong fuel jets.
3. Faulty spark plug, loose spark plug wire.
4. Plugged air cleaner
5. Generator overloaded*.
6. Shorted circuit *
HSB STARTS, THEN SUDDENLY STOPS
1. Check for active fault code.
2. Fuel supply insufficient*
3. Low oil, pressure shut down.
4. Generator over loaded.
5. Engine high/over temperature shut down.
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TROUBLESHOOTING

Place the HSB controllers in the proper AUTO and ATS start positions.
Connect the batteries according to owner's manual, clean and tighten the
battery connections
Recharge or replace battery(s).
Identify fault code, correct and reset.
Identify fault code, correct and reset.
Turn on fuel supply.
Manometer check, confirm fuel pressure to fuel regulator*.
Recharge or replace battery(s)
Check for oil leaks. Check the oil level and add oil if necessary.
Connect spark plug wire.
Manometer check, confirm fuel pressure to fuel regulator*.
Check jets for NG or LPG, change to correct Master Mixer fuel jets.
Change spark plug, set gap, connect wire.
Clean or replace air cleaner.
Remove one or more loads*.
Identify fault code, correct and reset.
Manometer check, confirm fuel pressure to fuel regulator*.
Check for oil leaks. Check the oil level and add oil if necessary.
Turn off standby circuits for house, reset fault, place unit back into AUTO and
ATS mode. Turn on standby circuits for house. If problem returns contact
Champion or Champion service dealer*.
Check all intake and exhaust ventilation around the HSB, remove all debris.
Let HSB sit for 30 minutes to cool down.
Model 100136
Part No. 101306 Rev. A
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