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CapnCampn
Explorer III
Nov 27, 2018

Champion Generator not even close to rated output

Continued from here: http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/29788443/gotomsg/29792553.cfm#29792553 I have a Champion Non-inverter 3500/4000W generator that isn't putting out it's...
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PaulJ2
Explorer
Nov 28, 2018
You have an engine problem not a generator problem. As mentioned plugged air filter, throttle/governor not opening all the way. Possible wrong jet in the carburetor? Maybe has the lean high altitude jet in already? Larger jet, more fuel, more power. Look there.

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