Installation Guide

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TROUBLESHOOTING HSB
Engine will not crank/turn over
1 HSB set in “OFF” mode. Place the HSB controllers in the AUTO position.
2 Battery not connected or loose, corroded posts or wires
Connect the batteries according to owner’s manual, clean and tighten
the battery connections
3 Battery(s) not charged or low charge. Recharge or replace battery(s).
4 Check for active fault code. Identify fault code, correct and reset.
5 Defective starter solenoid *
6 Defective starter *
7 Generator ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position.
Check either single or dual generator ON/OFF switches are in the ON
position (inside on 100515 and 100304, on the back for 100304).
Generator will crank/turn over but will not start
1 Check for active fault code. Identify fault code, correct and reset.
2 Fuel valve(s) turned off. Turn on fuel supply.
3 Fuel pressure insufficient*. Manometer check, confirm fuel pressure to fuel regulator*.
4 Weak battery(s). Recharge or replace battery(s)
5 Low oil level. Check for oil leaks. Check the oil level and add oil if necessary.
6 Spark plug wire is disconnected. Connect spark plug wire.
7 Defective fuel solenoid/regulator. *
Engine starts, runs rough
1 Fuel pressure insufficient*. Manometer check, confirm fuel pressure to fuel regulator*.
2 Wrong fuel jets. Check jets for NG or LPG, change to correct Master Mixer fuel jets.
3 Faulty spark plug, loose spark plug wire. Change spark plug, set gap, connect wire.
4 Plugged air cleaner Clean or replace air cleaner.
5 Generator overloaded*. Remove one or more loads*.
6 Shorted circuit *
HSB starts, then suddenly stops
1 Check for active fault code. Identify fault code, correct and reset.
2 Fuel supply insufficient* Manometer check, confirm fuel pressure to fuel regulator*.
3 Low oil, pressure shut down Check for oil leaks. Check the oil level and add oil if necessary.
4 Generator over loaded
Turn off standby circuits for house, reset fault, place unit back into
AUTO and ATS mode. Turn on standby circuits for house. If problem
returns contact Champion or Champion service dealer*.
5 Engine high/over temperature shut down
Check all intake and exhaust ventilation around the HSB, remove all
debris. Let HSB sit for 30 minutes to cool down.
No AC output
1 Circuit breaker in “OFF” position Turn on breaker.
2 Main circuit breaker in “OFF” position. Turn on breaker.
3 Transfer switch breaker in “OFF” position. Turn on breaker.
4 Standby breakers set in “OFF” position. Turn on breaker.
5 Line circuit tripping breaker because of short circuit *
6 Line circuit tripping breaker because of overload *