Champion 201052 3800W Dual Fuel Portable Generator Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Engine will not start. | No fuel. Faulty spark plug. Low oil level. Spark plug wire loose. Fuel valve is closed. Old fuel or water in fuel. Flooded with fuel. Choke in the wrong position. |
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. Turn fuel select dial to proper fuel. Drain fuel and replace with fresh fuel. Let unit stand for 10 mins. Move choke until it stops under RUN position or push in completely. |
| Engine starts but runs roughly. | Dirty air filter. Dirty fuel valve. Clogged spark arrestor. |
Clean or replace air filter. Clean the fuel valve. Clean spark arrestor. |
| Engine will not start electrically. | Generator battery is dead. Out of fuel. |
Recharge generator battery. Fill fuel tank or replace LPG cylinder |
| Engine shuts down during operation. | Low oil level. Clogged spark arrestor. |
Fill crankcase to the proper level. Place generator on a flat, level surface. Clean spark arrestor. |
| Generator cannot supply enough power or overheating. | Generator is overloaded. Dirty air filter. Choke in wrong position. |
Review load and adjust. See "Connecting Electrical Loads." Clean or replace air filter. Move choke until it stops under RUN position or push in completely. |
| Engine is running but no AC output. | Poor cord connection. Circuit breaker is open. Faulty brush assembly. Faulty AVR (auto voltage regulator). Loose wiring. Other. |
Check all connections. Reset circuit breaker. Replace brush assembly (Service Center). Replace AVR (Service Center). Inspect and tighten wiring connections. Contact the help line. |
| Engine hunts or falters. | Engine governor defective. Dirty fuel valve. Carburetor is dirty and running lean. |
Contact the help line. Clean the fuel valve. Contact the help line. |
| Repeated circuit breaker tripping. | Choke in wrong position. Overload. Faulty power cords or device. |
Move choke until it stops under RUN position or push in completely. Review load and adjust. See "Connecting Electrical Loads." Check for damaged, bare or frayed wires. Replace defective device. |
| Circuit breaker still too hot. | (No cause listed, implied issue with breaker or load) | Let unit sit for 5 mins. |
Technical Support
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