Hobart Welding Products Champion Elite 225 Owner's Manual page 45

Trouble
Erratic power output at AC
receptacles.
C. Engine Troubleshooting
Trouble
Engine will not crank.
Engine will not start.
Engine starts but stops when Engine
Control switch returns to Run position.
Engine stopped during normal
operation.
Battery discharges between uses.
Engine idles but does not come up to
weld speed.
Unstable or sluggish engine speeds.
Engine does not return to idle speed.
Check fuel level.
Check engine speed, and adjust if necessary (see Section 8-5).
Check receptacle wiring and connections.
Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check brushes and slip rings.
Check fuse F6, and replace if open (see Section 8-6).
Check battery voltage.
Check battery connections and tighten if necessary.
Check plug PLG4 and plug PLG8 connections.
Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check Engine Control switch S1.
Check fuel level.
Check battery voltage.
Check battery connections and tighten if necessary.
Check oil level (see Section 5-4).
Check low oil pressure shutdown switch.
Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check fuel shutoff solenoid FS1 and diode D8.
Check oil level.
Check and refill crankcase with proper viscosity oil for operating temperature, if necessary.
Check low oil pressure shutdown switch.
Check fuel level.
Check oil level (see Section 5-4).
Check low oil pressure shutdown switch.
Periodically recharge battery (approximately every 3 months).
Replace battery.
Check voltage regulator and connections according to engine manual.
Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check fuel shutoff solenoid FS1.
Clean battery, terminals, and posts with baking soda and water solution; rinse with clear water.
Periodically recharge battery (approximately every 3 months).
Replace battery.
Check voltage regulator and connections according to engine manual.
Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check hourmeter/idle module and current transformer CT1.
Readjust throttle linkage if necessary. Check throttle solenoid TS1 for smooth operation.
Check oil level. Oil level should not exceed Full mark on dipstick. Fuel pump will operate erratically if
crankcase is overfilled.
Tune-up engine according to engine manual.
Remove weld and generator power loads.
Check throttle linkage for smooth, non-binding operation.
Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check hour meter/idle module, current transformer CT1, En-
gine Control switch S1, and throttle solenoid TS1.
Remedy
Remedy
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