Troubleshooting - Champion 100203 Owner's Manual & Operating Instructions

100203
ENGLISH
Problem
Generator will not start
Generator will not start;
Generator starts but runs roughly
Generator will not start electrically
Generator shuts down during operation Out of fuel
Generator cannot supply enough
power or overheats
No AC output
Generator gallops
Repeated circuit breaker tripping
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Cause
No fuel
Faulty spark plug
Unit loaded during start up
Low oil level
Choke in the wrong position
Spark plug wire loose
Generator battery is dead
Battery switch is in the "OFF"
position
Low oil level
Generator is overloaded
Insufficient ventilation
Cable not properly connected
Connected device is defective
Circuit breaker is open
Faulty brush assembly
Faulty AVR (auto-voltage regulator)
Loose wiring
Other
Engine governor defective
Overload
Faulty cords or device

TROUBLESHOOTING

Solution
Add fuel
Replace spark plug
Remove load from unit
Fill crankcase to the proper level
Place generator on a flat, level surface
Adjust choke
Attach wire to spark plug
Recharge generator battery
Turn battery switch to "ON" position
Fill fuel tank
Fill crankcase to the proper level.
Place generator on a flat, level surface
Review load and adjust. See "Power
Management"
Check for air restriction. Move to a
well ventilated area
Check all connections
Replace defective device
Reset circuit breaker
Replace brush assembly (Service
Centre)
Replace AVR (Service Centre)
Inspect and tighten wiring connections
Contact the help line
Contact the help line
Review load and adjust. See "Power
Management"
Check for damaged, bare or frayed
wires. Replace defective device
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