Troubleshooting - Champion 100165 Operator's Manual

100165 - 7500W DUAL FUEL ELECTRIC START GENERATOR

TROUbLESHOOTING

Problem
Engine will not start.
Engine starts but runs roughly.
Engine will not start electrically.
Engine shuts down during operation.
Generator cannot supply enough power
or overheating.
Engine is running but no AC output.
Engine hunts or falters.
DUAL FUEL MODELS ONLY: Engine will
not stop.
Cause
No fuel.
Faulty spark plug.
Low oil level.
Spark plug wire loose.
Fuel valve is closed.
Ignition switch OFF.
Old fuel or water in fuel.
Flooded with fuel.
Choke in the wrong position.
Dirty air filter.
Dirty fuel valve.
Clogged spark arrestor.
Generator battery is dead.
Battery switch is in the OFF position.
Out of fuel.
Low oil level.
Clogged spark arrestor.
Generator is overloaded.
Dirty air filter.
Choke in wrong position.
Poor cord connection.
Circuit breaker is open.
Faulty brush assembly.
Faulty AVR (auto voltage regulator).
Loose wiring.
GFCI tripped.
Other.
Engine governor defective.
Dirty fuel valve.
Carburetor is dirty and running lean.
Choke in wrong position.
Propane valve is still open.
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Solution
Add fuel.
Clean and adjust spark plug or replace.
Fill crankcase to the proper level.
Place generator on a flat, level surface.
Attach wire to spark plug.
Open fuel valve.
Press ignition switch ON.
Drain fuel and replace with fresh fuel.
Let unit stand for 10 mins.
Move choke until it stops under RUN position or
push in completely.
Clean or replace air filter.
Clean the fuel valve.
Clean spark arrestor.
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.
Clean spark arrestor.
Review load and adjust. See "Connecting
Electrical Loads."
Clean or replace air filter.
Move choke until it stops under RUN position or
push in completely.
Check all connections.
Reset circuit breaker. Check all circuit breakers.
Replace brush assembly (Service Center).
Replace AVR (Service Center).
Inspect and tighten wiring connections.
Reset GFCI receptacle breakers by first pushing
the TEST button then the RESET button until
green LED illuminates. Contact the help line.
Contact the help line.
Contact the help line.
Clean the fuel valve.
Contact the help line.
Move choke until it stops under RUN position or
push in completely.
Turn the propane valve to the CLOSED position on
the tank.