Champion Power Equipment 40005 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 23)

Troubleshooting

Problem Cause Solution

No fuel Add fuel

Faulty spark plug Replace spark plug

Generator will not start

Unit loaded during start up Remove load from unit

Low oil level Fill crankcase to the proper level

Place generator on a flat, level surface

Choke in the wrong position. Adjust choke.

Generator will not start;

Generator starts but runs roughly

Spark plug wire loose Attach wire to spark plug

Out of fuel Fill fuel tank Generator shuts down during

operation

Low oil level Fill crankcase to the proper level.

Place generator on a flat, level surface

Generator is overloaded Review load and adjust. See “Power

Management”

Generator cannot supply enough

power or overheating

Insufficient ventilation Check for air restriction. Move to a

well ventilated area

Cable not properly connected Check all connections

Connected device is defective Replace defective device

Circuit breaker is open Reset circuit breaker

Loose wiring Inspect and tighten wiring

connections

No AC output

Other Contact the help line.

Generator gallops Engine governor defective Contact the help line

Overload Review load and adjust. See “Power

Management”

Repeated circuit breaker tripping

Faulty cords or device Check for damaged, bare or frayed

wires. Replace defective device

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Champion Power Equipment 40005 Owner's Manual Page 23