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retired1
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Jul 23, 2013

champion 3500/4000 generator

We have a champion 3500/4000 watt generator that will no longer start and then run our 13.5 btu air conditioner. I have called champion help line and got 2 diferent directions on how to fix the problem. The last fellow said to get a hertz meter and call back and then they might be able to help. I turn off all breakers in the trailer except the main and the ac ones. Should I just buy a new one. It starts and runs fine and does everything except air.

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  • pinesman's avatar
    pinesman
    Explorer
    Jul 23, 2013
    The ethynol will mess up the carb and cause it to lose power. I had used mine to run the entire camper for several years but it slowly lost power and would not do it anymore. A new $27 carb from champion fixed my problem. Does it surge any at all or do you need to use the choke to keep it running smooth?
  • ken07734's avatar
    ken07734
    Explorer
    Jul 23, 2013
    I have a 4000 watt and I have to throw all breakers off except the ac to make it run the 13.5
  • MrWizard's avatar
    MrWizard
    Moderator
    Jul 23, 2013
    when and how ?
    what is the situation
    are you waiting until its 100* before starting
    when Hot, do you let the FAN run 10 minutes before switching to 'cold' mode and starting the compressor,
    how old, how many hours, how easily does the A/C start on shore power ( does it need a soft start add-on ?
    did you remove the 'spark arrestor' from the exhaust and clean it ?
    old fuel or new fuel ?
    clean/replace sparkplug ?
  • hmknightnc's avatar
    hmknightnc
    Explorer
    Jul 23, 2013
    Will your AC run on 30Amp shore power? Get out your volt meter and measure output unloaded it should be somewhere around 125volts or slightly greater.

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