Champion Global Power Equipment 200967, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...cautions which should be read and understood before operating the product Failure to do so could result in serious injury This manual should remain with the product Specifications descriptions and illustrations in this manual are as accurate as known at the time of publication but are subject to change without notice Patent pending ...

Page 2: ...oxide risks you ll be better prepared to protect your family from this colorless oderless threat CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY THE BIG PICTURE KNOW THE SYMPTOMS Headache Nausea Shortness of breath Dizziness Fatigue STAY ALERT WITH CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS POINT FUMES AWAY FROM NEARBY PEOPLE KEEP IT OUTSIDE AND AWAY FROM DOORS WINDOWS AND GARAGES ALWAYS READ THE OPERATOR S MANUAL FIRST MANUAL IF YOU FEEL...

Page 3: ... Surge Protection 20 Starting the Engine Gasoline 20 Starting the Engine Propane LPG 21 Connecting Electrical Loads 22 Do Not Overload Generator 23 Stopping the Engine 23 Moving the Generator 24 Operation at High Altitude 24 Maintenance 24 Cleaning the Generator 25 Changing the Engine Oil 25 Cleaning and Adjusting the Spark Plug 25 Cleaning the Air Filter 26 Cleaning the Spark Arrestor 26 Adjustin...

Page 4: ...vice Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information in this manual at the time of publication and we reserve the right to change alter and or improve the product and this document at any time without prior notice CPE highly values how our products are designed manufactured operated and serviced as well as providing safety to the operator and those around the ...

Page 5: ...s can entangle hands feet hair clothing and or accessories Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can result Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts Tie up long hair and remove jewelry DO NOT wear loose fitting clothing dangling drawstrings or items that could become caught DANGER Generator produces powerful voltage DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles DO NOT use electrical cords that are...

Page 6: ...r laceration When starting engine pull the recoil cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback DO NOT start or stop the engine with electrical devices plugged in and turned on CAUTION Exceeding the generator s running capacity can damage the generator and or electrical devices connected to it DO NOT overload the generator DO NOT tamper with the governed speed DO NOT...

Page 7: ...ll burn skin if it comes in contact with it Keep any and all LPG away from skin at all times When adding or removing gasoline DO NOT light or smoke cigarettes Turn the generator off and let it cool for at least two minutes before removing the gasoline cap Loosen the cap slowly to relieve pressure in the tank Only fill or drain gasoline outdoors in a well ventilated area DO NOT pump gasoline directl...

Page 8: ...1028 L SF C Safety Symbols CO Danger B UNLEADED FUEL ONLY Minimum octane rating of 87 Maximum 10 ethanol Fuel C WARNING DO NOT TOUCH Exhaust gases muffler and engine components are extremely HOT and cause burns Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation A spark arrestor may be required The operator should contact local fire agencies for laws and regulatio...

Page 9: ...nts before operation Electric Shock Failure to use in dry conditions and to observe safe practices can result in electric shock Improper connections to a building can allow current to backfeed into utility lines creating an electrocution hazard A transfer switch must be used when connecting to a building Fire Explosion Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive Fire or explosion can ...

Page 10: ... symbols will allow you to more safely operate the product SYMBOL MEANING Neutral Floating Neutral circuit IS NOT electrically connected to the frame ground of the generator Circuit Breaker Reset Push Locking Receptacle Gasoline Operation Propane Operation On Stop or Off Hertz Gasoline Off SYMBOL MEANING Volts Run time Propane Hose Inlet Choke Run Ground Terminal RV Ready Receptacle Gasoline Tank ...

Page 11: ...is 10W 30 2 Add fuel Check gasoline level When adding gasoline use a minimum octane rating of 87 and an ethanol content of 10 or less by volume 3 Turn fuel select dial to the GASOLINE RUN position 4 Move the choke lever the CHOKE position 5 Pull the recoil cord 6 Move the choke lever to the RUN position 7 Plug in desired device Stopping the Engine 1 Turn off and unplug all connected electrical loa...

Page 12: ... 4 Choke Used to start the engine 5 Air Filter Protects the engine by filtering dust and debris from the intake air 6 Recoil Starter Used to manually start the engine 7 Fuel Select Dial Used to select proper fuel for operation and stop the generator 8 LPG Inlet Used to connect LPG fuel source to generator 9 Oil Fill Cap Dipstick Used to check and fill oil level 10 Ground Terminal Consult an electric...

Page 13: ...20V AC 30A Locking NEMA L5 30R May be used to supply electrical power for operation of 120 Volt AC 30 Amp single phase 60 Hz electrical loads B t 120V AC 30A RV NEMA TT 30R May be used to supply electrical power for operation of 120 Volt AC 30 Amp single phase 60 Hz electrical loads C A 2 120V AC 20A NEMA 5 20R May be used to supply electrical power for operation of 120 Volt AC 20 Amp single phase...

Page 14: ...mple 120 volts Frequency H Output frequency in hertz Example 60 0 hertz Run Time R Run time of the generator for the current session Example 6 hours Total Run Time Total run time of the generator since first operation Example 16 hours Intelligauge Four mode digital meter for displaying voltage frequency run time and total run time ...

Page 15: ...200967 3500W DUAL FUEL PORTABLE GENERATOR CONTROLS AND FEATURES 15 Parts Included Accessories 6 5 ft 2 m LPG Hose with Regulator 1 Engine Oil 20 3 fl oz 600 ml Oil Funnel 1 Cover 1 ...

Page 16: ...h the frame 2 Remove the bolts from the orange support brackets Bolts and brackets can be discarded 3 Tip the generator upright Add Engine Oil WARNING DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly filled with the recommended type and amount of oil Damage to the generator as a result of failing to follow these instructions will void your warranty NOTICE The generator rotor ...

Page 17: ...htly and help seat piston rings After the 5 hour break in period change the oil NOTICE Synthetic oil may be used after the 5 hour initial break in period Using synthetic oil does not decrease the recommended oil change interval Full synthetic 5W 30 oil will aid in starting in cold ambient 41º F 5º C temperatures Add Fuel Gasoline Use clean fresh regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rati...

Page 18: ...fuel stabilizer is used confirm that it is formulated to work with ethanol gasoline blends Any damages or hazards caused by using ethanol blended gasoline higher than 10 by volume improperly stored gasoline and or improperly formulated stabilizers are not covered by manufacturer s warranty It is advisable to always shut off the gasoline supply and run the engine to starvation after each use See Sto...

Page 19: ...sts Do not smoke or light a cigarette or check for leaks using a match open flame source or lighter Contact a qualified technician to inspect and repair an LPG system if a leak is found before using the generator Grounding Your generator must be properly connected to an appropriate ground to help prevent electric shock WARNING Failure to properly ground the generator can result in electric shock A g...

Page 20: ...to follow proper safety precautions may result in personal injury damage to the generator and void the manufacturer s warranty WARNING During operation the muffler and exhaust fumes will become hot If adequate cooling and breathing space are not supplied or if the generator is blocked or enclosed temperatures can become extremely heated and may lead to fire WARNING Do not expose to rain or use in da...

Page 21: ...ine flooding due to lack of incoming air This will cause the engine not to start NOTICE For gasoline starting in cold ambient temperature 59 F 15 C the choke must be in 100 of the CHOKE position for recoil cord procedures Do not over choke As soon as engine starts gradually move the choke lever to the RUN position over a 2 5 second duration NOTICE If the engine starts but does not run make certain ...

Page 22: ...mple if the cylinder temperature is reduced to a very low level then the rate at which the LPG vaporizes is also reduced and may not provide sufficient flow to the engine This is not an indication of a problem with the generator but only a problem with the flow of LPG from the cylinder If generator performance seems to be deteriorating at the same time that ice formation is observed on tank valve hos...

Page 23: ...essary for your purposes 1 Select the electrical devices you plan on running at the same time 2 Total the running watts of these items This is the amount of power you need to keep your items running 3 Identify the highest starting wattage of all devices identified in step 1 Add this number to the number calculated in step 2 Starting wattage is the surge of power needed to start some electric driven...

Page 24: ...an be obtained by contacting our Technical Support Team Installation instructions are also available in the Technical Bulletin area of the CPE website The part number and recommended minimum altitude for the application of the high altitude carburetor main jet is listed in the following table In order to select the correct high altitude main jet it is necessary to identify the carburetor model For...

Page 25: ...cidental starting remove and ground the spark plug wire before performing any service Changing the Engine Oil Change oil when the engine is warm Refer to the oil specification to select the proper grade for your operating environment 1 Remove the oil drain bolt with a 10 mm socket not included and extension DRAIN BOLT 2 Allow the oil to drain completely into an appropriate container 3 Replace the o...

Page 26: ... retains the spark arrestor to the muffler 3 Remove the spark arrestor screen 4 Carefully remove the carbon deposits from the spark arrestor screen with a wire brush 5 Replace the spark arrestor if it is damaged 6 Position the spark arrestor on the muffler and attach with the screws removed in step 2 CAUTION Failure to clean the spark arrestor will result in poor engine performance NOTICE Federal an...

Page 27: ...ank or any other fuel item that is broken cut torn or damaged DO NOT overfill the gasoline tank Always keep fuel away from sparks open flames pilot lights heat and other sources of ignition WARNING To avoid accidental or unintended ignition of your generator during periods of storage the following precautions should be followed When storing the generator make sure the fuel select dial is set to the ...

Page 28: ...l to the GASOLINE RUN position 3 Use the drain bolt on the carburetor to empty any excess gasoline from the gasoline tank and carburetor into an appropriate container Use a funnel and appropriate hose if necessary under the carburetor drain bolt to avoid spillage 4 When gasoline stops flowing from the carburetor replace and tighten the carburetor drain bolt and be sure to properly dispose of the dr...

Page 29: ...10W 40 5W 30 NOTICE Temperature will affect engine oil and engine performance Change the type of engine oil used based on temperature shown in the Recommended Engine Oil Type table Fuel Specifications Use unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 87 and an ethanol content of 10 or less by volume DO NOT USE E15 or E85 DO NOT OVERFILL Gasoline Capacity 4 7 gal 17 7 L Propane LPG Use only an a...