CHAMPION POWER EQUIPMENT 201176 9000 Watt Electric Start Tri-Fuel Open Frame Inverter Generator User Guide

: June 17, 2024
: CHAMPION POWER EQUIPMENT

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CHAMPION POWER EQUIPMENT 201176 9000 Watt Electric Start Tri-Fuel Open
Specifications
Product Usage Instructions
Engine Will Not Start:
TROUBLESHOOTING
FAQ
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CHAMPION POWER EQUIPMENT 201176 9000 Watt Electric Start Tri-Fuel Open

Frame Inverter Generator

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Specifications

Model: 201176
Power Output: 9000W
Fuel Type: Tri-fuel
Start Type: Electric Start
Inverter Generator

Product Usage Instructions

Engine Will Not Start:

Cause: No fuel or faulty spark plug.
Solution: Add fuel and clean/adjust spark plug or replace if necessary.

Engine Runs Roughly:

Cause: Low oil level or generator battery not connected.
Solution: Fill crankcase to proper level or connect generator battery.

Engine Shuts Down During Operation:

Cause: Out of fuel or low oil level.
Solution: Refill fuel tank and crankcase to proper levels. Ensure the generator is on a flat, level surface.

Engine Starts and Shuts Off Immediately:

Cause: Starting the generator too soon after manual shutoff.
Solution: Wait for 1 minute before restarting the generator.

Generator Cannot Supply Enough Power or Overheats:

Cause: Generator overload or dirty air filter.
Solution: Review load, clean/replace air filter, and check all connections.

Engine Hunts or Falters:

Cause: Defective engine governor or dirty carburetor.
Solution: Contact technical support for defective parts or clean the carburetor and adjust choke lever.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem	Cause	Solution

Engine will not start.

| No fuel.| Add fuel.
Faulty spark plug.| Clean and adjust spark plug or replace.
Low oil level.| Fill crankcase to the proper level.
Place generator on a flat, level surface.
Spark plug wire loose.| Attach wire to spark plug.
Fuel select dial OFF.| Move fuel select dial to appropriate fuel.
Old fuel or water in fuel.| Drain fuel and replace with fresh fuel.
Flooded with fuel.| Let unit stand for 10 minutes.
CO Shield® module has been removed or tampered with.| Re-install module or contact technical support.

Engine starts but runs roughly.

| Choke lever in the wrong position.| Move choke lever to the RUN position.
Dirty air filter.| Clean or replace air filter.
Clogged spark arrestor.| Clean spark arrestor.

Engine will not start electrically.

| Generator battery is dead.| Recharge generator battery.
Generator battery not connected.| Ensure the two halves of the battery connector are connected tightly to each other.

Engine 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.

If equipped, when CO Shield® shutoffs occur due to accumulating carbon monoxide (CO) and if the red LED light blinks on the panel.

| 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 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.

If equipped, when CO Shield® shutoffs occur due to system fault and if the yellow LED light blinks on the panel.| Start by confirming yellow LED light blinks when/ if generator shuts off. If CO Shield® continues to sense the fault and shuts off, contact technical support.
Clogged spark arrestor.| Clean spark arrestor.
Problem| Cause| Solution
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Engine starts and shuts off right away.

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If equipped, when CO Shield® shutoffs occur due to accumulating carbon monoxide (CO) and if the red LED light blinks on the panel.

| 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 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.

If equipped, when CO Shield® shutoffs occur due to system fault and if the yellow LED light blinks on the panel.| Start by confirming yellow LED light blinks when/ if generator shuts off. If CO Shield® continues to sense the fault and shuts off, contact technical support.
Both CO Shield® LEDs not blinking 10 times upon start up.| Starting the generator within 1 minute after being manually shutoff, not a CO shutoff event.| Wait 1 minute before trying to restart the generator. The LEDs should then blink ten (10) times.

Generator cannot supply enough power or overheating.

| Generator is overloaded.| Review load and adjust. See “Connecting Electrical Loads.”
Dirty air filter.| Clean or replace air filter.
Choke lever in wrong position.| Move choke lever to the RUN position.

Engine is running but no AC output.

| Poor cord connection.| Check all connections.
Circuit breaker is open.| Reset circuit breaker by pushing circuit breaker button IN. Check all circuit breakers.
Loose wiring.| Inspect and tighten wiring connections.

GFCI tripped.

| Reset GFCI receptacle breakers by first pushing the TEST button then the RESET button until green LED illuminates. Contact the help line.
AC Overload: Button illuminated red| Reduce AC load and press Overload Reset Button until illuminated green.
Other.| Contact the help line.
Problem Cause Solution

Engine hunts or falters.

| Engine governor defective.| Contact the help line.
Carburetor is dirty and running lean.| Contact the help line.
Choke lever in wrong position.| Move choke lever to the RUN position.

Repeated circuit breaker tripping.

| Overload.| Review load and adjust. See “Connecting Electrical Loads.”
Faulty power cords or device.| Check for damaged, bare or frayed wires. Replace defective device.
Circuit breaker still too hot.| Let unit sit for 5 minutes.