Champion Power Equipment CSA40015, Owner'S Manual And Operating Instructions

Assembly 

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Rev 

CSA40015-20070612

Assembly

Your generator requires some assembly. 

This unit ships from our factory without oil. 
It must be properly serviced with fuel and oil 

before operation. 
 

If you have any questions regarding the 

assembly of your generator, call our help 
line at 1-877-338-0999. Please have your 

serial number and model number available. 

Remove the Generator from 
the Shipping Carton 

1.

Set the shipping carton on a solid, flat 
surface. 

2.

Remove everything from the carton 

except the generator. 

3.

Carefully cut each corner of the box 

from top to bottom. Fold each side flat 
on the ground to provide a surface area 

to install the wheel kit and support leg. 

Install the Wheel Kit 

 CAUTION 

The wheel kit is not intended for over-the-road 
use.  

You will need the following tools to install 

the wheels: 

12 mm wrench 

Socket wrench with a 12 mm socket 

 Pliers 

 
1.

Before adding oil to the engine, tip the 

generator slowly so that the engine side 
is up. 

2.

Attach the axle to the bottom of the 

frame with four mounting bolts and 
nuts. 

3.

Slide a wheel onto the axle.  

4.

Place a washer on the end. 

5.

Install the cotter pin through the hole on 

the end of the axle.  

6.

Carefully bend the legs of the cotter pin 

back around the axle. 

7.

Repeat steps 3-6 to attach the second 
wheel. 

Install the Support Leg 

1.

Attach the rubber vibration mount to 

the support leg with a cap screw 

(M8x20) and lock nut (M8). 

2.

Attach the support leg to the generator 

frame with cap screws (M8x30) and lock 
nuts (M8). 

3.

Tip the generator slowly so that it rests 

on the wheels and support leg. 

Install the Handle 

1.

Place the handle over the mounting 
channel on the frame. 

2.

Secure the handle to the frame using the 

two handle bolts. 

3.

Place a lock nut (M8) on the end of each 

bolt and fasten securely. DO NOT over 
tighten the lock nuts. 

Install the Spark Arrester 
(optional) 

Insert the spark arrester screen into the 

muffler outlet. Secure the spark arrester by 
placing the cover plate over the end of the 

screen, with the lettering facing outward. 

Secure the cover plate with the two screws 
and lock washers provided with the spark 

arrester kit. 

Add Engine Oil 

 CAUTION 

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 failure to follow 
these instructions will void your warranty. 
 

1.

Place the generator on a flat, level 
surface. 

2.

Remove oil fill cap/dipstick to add oil. 

3.

Add 0.63 qt (0.6 L) of oil and replace oil 
fill cap/dipstick. 

4.

Check engine oil level daily and add as 

needed.