Troubleshooting - Champion CHG3500-DF-P Operator's Manual

CHG3500-DF-P - 3000W DUAL FUEL PORTABLE GENERATOR

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem
Engine will not start.
Engine starts but runs roughly.
Engine shuts down during operation.
Generator cannot supply enough power
or overheating.
Cause
No fuel.
Faulty spark plug.
Low oil level.
Spark plug wire loose.
Fuel Select Dial OFF.
Old fuel or water in fuel.
Flooded with fuel.
Choke lever in the wrong position.
Dirty air filter.
Clogged spark arrestor.
Out of fuel.
Low oil level.
If equipped, when CO Shield
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occur due to accumulating carbon
monoxide (CO) and if the red LED light
blinks on the panel.
If equipped, when CO Shield
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occur due to system fault and if the
yellow LED light blinks on the panel.
Clogged spark arrestor.
Generator is overloaded.
Dirty air filter.
Choke lever 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.
Press fuel select dial ON.
Drain fuel and replace with fresh fuel.
Let unit stand for 10 mins.
Move choke lever until it stops under RUN position
or push in completely.
Clean or replace air filter.
Clean spark arrestor.
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.
Make sure there are no objects creating
obstructions within 5 feet of the generator.
Obstructions in the vicinity of the generator
may trap carbon monoxide emissions near the
shutoffs
generator and cause the engine to shutoff.
If the generator's exhaust is facing into the
wind, the exhaust may be blown back into
the generator's operating area, creating an
accumulation of CO emissions and triggering an
engine shutoff. To avoid an engine shutoff, turn
the generator 45° in either direction to allow
the exhaust emissions to blow away from the
generator. If engine shutoff events continue,
readjust and align the exhaust with the wind
direction to blow away from the generator.
Start by confirming yellow LED light blinks when/
shutoffs
if generator shuts off. If CO Shield
sense the fault and shuts off, contact technical
support.
Clean spark arrestor.
Review load and adjust. See "Connecting
Electrical Loads."
Clean or replace air filter.
Move choke lever until it stops under RUN position
or push in completely.
TROUBLESHOOTING
continues to
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