Troubleshooting - Champion Power Equipment CSA40017 Owner's Manual And Operating Instructions

Troubleshooting

Problem
Generator will not start
Generator will not start;
Generator starts but runs roughly
Generator shuts down during
operation
Generator cannot supply enough
power or overheating
No AC output
Generator gallops
Repeated circuit breaker tripping
Rev CSA40017-20070612
Cause
No fuel
Faulty spark plug
Unit loaded during start up
Low oil level
Choke in the wrong position.
Spark plug wire loose
Out of fuel
Low oil level
Generator is overloaded
Insufficient ventilation
Cable not properly connected
Connected device is defective
Circuit breaker is open
Capacitor defective
Faulty brush assembly
Faulty AVR
Loose wiring
Other
Engine governor defective
Overload
Faulty cords or device
Specifications
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
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 capacitor (Service Center)
Replace brush assembly (Service
Center)
Replace AVR (Service Center)
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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