Troubleshooting - Champion 100416 Operator's Manual

100416 - 8000W TRi-FUEL PORTAbLE GENERATOR

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Problem
Engine will not start.
Engine starts but runs roughly.
Engine will not start electrically.
Engine shuts down during operation.
Engine starts and shuts off right away.
Both CO Shield ® LEDs not blinking 8
times upon start up.
Generator cannot supply enough power
or overheating.
Cause
No fuel.
Faulty spark plug.
Low oil level.
Spark plug wire loose.
Fuel valve is closed.
EZ Start dial OFF.
Old fuel or water in fuel.
Flooded with fuel.
CO Shield module has been removed or
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tampered with.
Choke in the wrong position.
Dirty air filter.
Dirty fuel valve.
Clogged spark arrestor.
Generator battery is dead.
Out of fuel.
Low oil level.
If equipped, CO Shield shutoff due to
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accumulating carbon monoxide if the red
LED light blinks on the panel.
If equipped, CO Shield shutoff due
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system fault if the yellow LED light blinks
on the panel.
Clogged spark arrestor.
If equipped, CO Shield shutoff due to
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accumulating carbon monoxide if the red
LED light blinks on the panel.
If equipped, CO Shield shutoff due
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system fault if the yellow LED light blinks
on the panel.
Starting the generator within 1 minute
after being manually shutoff, not a CO
shutoff event.
Generator is overloaded.
Dirty air filter.
Choke in wrong position.
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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.
Turn EZ Start dial ON.
Drain fuel and replace with fresh fuel.
Let unit stand for 10 mins.
Re-install module or contact technical support.
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.
Fill fuel tank.
Fill crankcase to the proper level. Place generator
on a flat, level surface.
Move generator to an open, outdoor area. Point
exhaust away from people and buildings. Move
to fresh air and get medical help if sick, dizzy, or
weak.
Start to confirm yellow LED light blinks when/if
generator shuts off. If CO Shield continues sense
the fault and shuts off, contact technical support.
Clean spark arrestor.
Move generator to an open, outdoor area. Point
exhaust away from people and buildings. Move
to fresh air and get medical help if sick, dizzy, or
weak.
Start to confirm yellow LED light blinks when/if
generator shuts off. If CO Shield continues sense
the fault and shuts off, contact technical support.
Wait 1 minute before trying to restart the
generator. The LEDs should then blink eight (8)
times.
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.