Troubleshooting, For further technical support – Champion Power Equipment 40730 User Manual

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REV 40730-20130609

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40730

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TROUBLESHOOTING

For further technical support:

Technical Service
Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (PST/PDT)
Toll Free: 1-877-338-0999
[email protected]

Problem

Cause

Solution

Generator will not start

No fuel

Add fuel

Faulty spark plug

Replace spark plug

Unit loaded during start up

Remove load from unit

Generator will not start;
Generator starts but runs roughly

Low oil level

Fill crankcase to the proper level

Place generator on a flat, level surface

Choke in the wrong position

Adjust choke

Spark plug wire loose

Attach wire to spark plug

Generator shuts down during operation

Out of fuel

Fill fuel tank

Low oil level

Fill crankcase to the proper level. Place
generator on a flat, level surface

Generator cannot supply enough power or
overheating

Generator is overloaded

Review load and adjust. See “Power
Management”

Insufficient ventilation

Check for air restriction. Move to a well
ventilated area

No AC output

Cable not properly connected

Check all connections

Connected device is defective

Replace defective device

Circuit breaker is open

Reset circuit breaker

Faulty brush assembly

Replace brush assembly (Service Center)

Faulty AVR (auto voltage regulator)

Replace AVR (Service Center)

Loose wiring

Inspect and tighten wiring connections

Other

Contact the help line

Generator gallops

Engine governor defective

Contact the help line

Repeated circuit breaker tripping

Overload

Review load and adjust. See “Power
Management”

Faulty cords or device

Check for damaged, bare or frayed wires.
Replace defective device

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