champion Electrical Output Testing Procedure Technical Bulletin

Technical Bulletin

Number: 2050015

Electrical Output Testing Procedure

This bulletin covers the following Champion Power Equipment models:

2800w – 9500w Generators, Brush Type System

Note: Read instructions completely before performing service.

1. Flash Test DC Voltage to Brush Assembly.
I. Remove the round yellow end cover, to the left of the muffler. At the uppermost

position you will see a red wire (positive) and a white wire (negative) connected to the
brush assembly.

II. Remove the white wire. With the wire disconnected start the engine, scratch the wire

against the terminal it was originally removed from. This should produce an electrical
arc. This is DC power only and there is no danger of electrical shock.

III. If spark does appear, reconnect the white wire to its terminal and there should be

power to the outlets and meter. If there is power, re-assemble the unit.

IV. If there is no spark, remove the brush holder and examine the carbon brushes for

damage, uneven or excessive wear.

 Remove the bolt below the red wire (positive). Remove the brush support

plate and lift the brush assembly up and out of its position.

 The brushes should be between 3/8” and 3/16” and be relatively equal in

length. Regular use of the generator can cause wear of the brushes; if the
brushes are damaged or worn excessively they will need to be replaced.

V. If the brushes appear to be in good condition, continue to the next test. Leave the

brush assembly removed for the next test.

2. Rotor Test
I. With the brush assembly removed, using a multi-tester; set the tester to the ‘Ohms 1K’

scale. With the probes of the tester, touch each copper slip ring and there should be a
reading between 45 and 75 ohms.

 This test should be performed with the generator not running, turned off.
 If the ohms reading is less than 45, that is a sign that the rotor is failing

and will need to be replaced.

II. If the reading is between 45 and 75 ohms, examine the soldering of the rotor wiring to

the slip rings. Be sure all solders are solid and completely connected. If there is a
broken wire or solder point, refer to bulletin 2050011.

III. If the ohm reading is within the appropriate range continue to the next test. Put the

brush assembly back in place, attach the support plate and secure with the bolt
previously removed. Leave the yellow end cover off for the next test.

Issued: June 29, 2009 REV 4292015 Page 1 of 2 Bulletin 2050015

Technical Bulletin

Number: 2050015

3. DC Output from AVR to Brush Assembly
I. Check the red wire (positive) and white wire (negative) on the brush assembly, be sure

they’re pressed on snugly.

II. With a multi-tester, set the scale to ‘DC Volts’, and place the probes on the red and

white wires. There should be a voltage reading between 15 and 18 volts DC.

 This test should be performed with the generator running, turned on.
 If your reading is below 15 volts DC, continue to the Exciter Field test

before replacing the voltage regulator (AVR).

4. Exciter Field Winding Output
I. Locate the white nylon connector with 4 wires coming from the stator and connecting

to the AVR and disconnect the plug.

II. Of the 4 wires find the 2 yellow wires and the terminal they are plugged in to on the

nylon plug. With the engine running and using a multi-tester, set the scale to ‘AC

Voltage’ and with the meter probes touch the terminals. The meter should read

between 4 and 8 volts AC.

 This test should be performed with the generator running, turned on.
 When testing a generator over 3,500 watts, the exciter field windings are

the 2 blue wires. Test the 2 blue wires for A/C voltage.

 When touching the probes to the terminals there is no specific direction

the probes need to be placed.

 If the meter reading does not fall between 4 and 8 volts the stator will

need to be replaced. Refer to bulletin 2010001

o There is a slight chance that the stator has not failed and one of the

magnets on the rotor has either come loose, cracked or broke.
Before ordering parts, remove the stator from the rotor and examine
the rotor thoroughly.

 If the meter reading is between 4 and 8 volts the voltage regulator will

need to be replaced (AVR). Refer to bulletin 2050001.

If you have any questions, please contact Champion Power Equipment:

Champion Power Equipment, Inc.
12039 Smith Ave.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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