Champion Power Equipment 40008, Owner'S Manual And Operating Instructions

Table of Contents 

Introduction ..................................... 1

Portable Power Generator........................ 1

Accessories................................................ 1

This Booklet.............................................. 1

Manual Conventions .........................2

Safety Rules ......................................3

Controls and Features.......................5

Generator.................................................. 5

Power Panel ..............................................6

Parts Included .......................................... 7

Assembly ..........................................8

Remove the Generator from the  

Shipping Carton........................................8

Install the Wheel Kit.................................8

Install the Support Leg.............................8

Install the Handle.....................................8

Connect the Battery ..................................8

Add Engine Oil .........................................8

Add Fuel....................................................9

Grounding.................................................9

Operation ....................................... 10

Generator Location................................. 10

Grounding............................................... 10

Surge Protection ..................................... 10

Starting the Engine................................. 10

Connecting Electrical Loads................... 10

Stopping the Engine ................................11

Do Not Overload Generator ....................11

Capacity................................................11

Power Management .............................11

Wattage Reference Chart........................ 12

Maintenance ................................... 13

Engine Maintenance............................... 13

Oil........................................................ 13

Spark Plugs ......................................... 13

Air Filter.............................................. 13

Spark Arrester..................................... 14

Cleaning .............................................. 14

Adjustments........................................ 14

Maintenance Schedule........................ 14

Generator Maintenance.......................... 14

Storage ........................................... 15

Engine Storage ........................................ 15

Generator Storage................................... 15

Specifications ................................. 16

Engine Specifications.............................. 16

Generator Specifications......................... 16

Fuel.......................................................... 16

Oil............................................................ 16

Spark Plugs ............................................. 16

Valve Clearance....................................... 16

Parts Diagram ......................................... 17

Parts List .................................................18

Wiring Diagram ..................................... 20

Troubleshooting ............................. 21

Warranty ........................................22

Warranty Qualifications .........................22

Repair/Replacement Warranty ..............22

Do not return the unit to the  
place of purchase ....................................22

Warranty Exclusions...............................22

Normal Wear.......................................22

Installation, Use and Maintenance.....22

Other Exclusions .................................22

Limits of Implied Warranty and 

Consequential Damage ...........................22

Contact Information ...............................23

Address................................................23

Customer Service ................................23

Technical Service.................................23

Notes .............................................. 27