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

Operation 

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Rev 

CSA40015-20070612

Operation 

Generator Location 

Please consult your local authority. In some 
areas, generators must be registered with 

the local utility. 

Generators used at construction sites may be 
subject to additional rules and regulations. 

This generator must have at least five feet of 
clearance from combustible material. Leave 

at least three feet of clearance on all sides of 

the generator to allow for adequate cooling, 
maintenance and servicing.  

Place the generator in a well-ventilated area. 

DO NOT place the generator near vents or 
intakes where exhaust fumes could be drawn 

into occupied or confined spaces. Carefully 
consider wind and air currents when 

positioning generator. 

Grounding 

The generator system ground connects the 

frame to the ground terminals on the power 
panel. The system ground is connected to 

the AC neutral wire. 

Surge Protection 

CAUTION 

Voltage fluctuation may impair the proper 
functioning of sensitive electronic equipment. 
 

Electronic devices, including computers and 
many programmable appliances use 

components that are designed to operate 

within a narrow voltage range and may be 
affected by momentary voltage fluctuations. 

While there is no way to prevent voltage 
fluctuations, you can take steps to protect 

sensitive electronic equipment.  

 
1.

Install UL1449, CSA-listed, plug-in 

surge suppressors on the outlets feeding 

your sensitive equipment.  
Surge suppressors come in single- or 

multi-outlet styles. They’re designed to 
protect against virtually all short-

duration voltage fluctuations. 

2.

Obtain an Uninterruptible Power 

Supply (UPS) device. 
Most UPS devices come with a 

rechargeable battery between the 

electronic equipment and power supply 
source. The device buffers the voltage 

and protects against virtually all short-
duration voltage fluctuations. 

Starting the Engine

1.

Make certain the generator is on a flat, 
level surface. 

2.

Disconnect all electrical loads from the 

generator. Never start or stop the 
generator with electrical devices plugged 

in or turned on. 

3.

Turn the fuel valve to the “On” position.  

4.

Move the choke lever to the “Choke” 

position. 

5.

Pull the starter cord slowly until 

resistance is felt and then pull rapidly  

6.

As engine warms up, move the choke 
lever to “Run”. 

  NOTE 

If the engine starts but does not run, make 
certain that the generator is on a flat, level 
surface. The engine is equipped with a low oil 
sensor that will prevent the engine from running 
when the oil level falls below a critical threshold. 
 

Connecting Electrical Loads 

1.

Let the engine stabilize and warm up for 

a few minutes after starting 

2.

Plug in and turn on the desired 120 Volt 
AC single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads. 

DO NOT connect 3-phase loads to the 

generator. 
DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads to the 

generator. 
DO NOT overload the generator. 

Stopping the Engine 

1.

Turn off and unplug all electrical loads. 

Never start or stop the generator with 

electrical devices plugged in or turned 
on. 

2.

Let the generator run at no-load for 

several minutes to stabilize internal