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

Page 1: ...CSA40015 Rev CSA40015 20070612 10006 Santa Fe Springs Road Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 USA Made in China 3500 Peak Watts 3000 Running Watts PORTABLE GENERATOR Owner s Manual and Operating Instructions ...

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Page 3: ...t 11 Wattage Reference Chart 11 Maintenance 12 Engine Maintenance 12 Oil 12 Spark Plugs 12 Air Filter 12 Spark Arrester if installed 13 Cleaning 13 Adjustments 13 Maintenance Schedule 13 Generator Maintenance 13 Storage 14 Engine Storage 14 Generator Storage 14 Specifications 15 Engine Specifications 15 Generator Specifications 15 Fuel 15 Oil 15 Spark Plugs 15 Valve Clearance 15 Parts Diagram 16 P...

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Page 5: ...sories designed to help you get the most from your purchase To find out more about our covers power cables and storm kits please visit our web site at www championpowerequipment com This Booklet Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information in this manual We reserve the right to change alter and or improve the product and this document at any time without pr...

Page 6: ... imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a po...

Page 7: ...T 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 worn damaged or frayed DO NOT operate generator in wet weather DO NOT allow children or unqualified persons to operate or service the generator Use a ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI in damp ...

Page 8: ...ore away from sparks open flames pilot lights heat and other sources of ignition WARNING Rapid retraction of the starter cord will pull hand and arm towards the engine faster than you can let go Unintentional startup can result in entanglement traumatic amputation or laceration Broken bones fractures bruises or sprains could result When starting engine pull the starter cord slowly until resistance...

Page 9: ...el Valve 2 Turn this valve to the On position to supply fuel to the engine Choke 3 Used to start the engine Air Cleaner 4 Protects the engine by filtering dust and debris from the intake air Recoil Starter 5 Used to start the engine Serial Number 6 Please have this number available when calling for assistance Low Oil Sensor 7 Senses the level of oil in the crankcase and shuts the engine down if th...

Page 10: ...recoil starter to start the generator Turn to the Off position to turn off the generator Intelligauge 5 Tri mode digital display for running hours voltage and hertz Parameter Button 6 Push button selector for the Intelligauge 120 V 30 A Twist Lock 7 8 protected by a 25 A circuit breaker This receptacle powers 120 Volt AC 60 Hz single phase loads requiring up to 25 Amps or 3000 watts of power 120 V...

Page 11: ... with the following parts Wheel Kit Axle 1 piece Solid Wheel 2 pieces Vibration Mounts 2 pieces Handle 1 piece Support Leg 1 piece Bolt Kit Wheel Retaining Pins 2 pieces Flat Washers 2 pieces Cap Screws and Nuts 10 sets Oil Funnel 1 piece Wrench 1 piece Spark Plug Socket 1 piece UL listed RV Adapter 1 piece ...

Page 12: ...end 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 Pl...

Page 13: ...ny spilled fuel CAUTION Use regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 85 Do not mix oil and gasoline Fill tank to approximately below the top of the tank to allow for fuel expansion DO NOT fill fuel tank indoors DO NOT fill fuel tank when the engine is running or hot DO NOT overfill the fuel tank DO NOT light cigarettes or smoke when filling the fuel tank Grounding Your generator m...

Page 14: ... 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 St...

Page 15: ...em It is best to attach the item with the largest load first 4 Allow the engine to stabilize 5 Plug in and turn on the next item 6 Allow the engine to stabilize 7 Repeat steps 5 6 for each additional item NOTE Never exceed the generator capacity when adding loads Wattage Reference Chart Use the chart to determine approximate wattage requirements for your equipment NOTE Starting watts can exceed th...

Page 16: ... 4 Remove oil fill cap dipstick to add oil 5 Add 0 63 qt 0 6 L of oil and replace oil fill cap dipstick 6 Dispose of used oil at an approved waste management facility Spark Plugs 1 Remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug 2 Use the spark plug tool that shipped with your generator to remove the plug 3 Inspect the electrode on the plug It must be clean and not worn to produce the spark requir...

Page 17: ...ions Contact our help line at 1 877 338 0999 to locate the nearest Champion Power Equipment certified service dealer for your generator or engine maintenance needs Every 8 hours or daily Check oil level Clean around air intake and muffler First 5 Hours Change oil First 10 hours Check Adjust Valve Clearance Every 50 hours or every season Clean air filter Change oil if operating under heavy load or ...

Page 18: ...om the fuel line and carburetor to prevent gum from forming 4 Add a fuel stabilizer into the fuel tank 5 Change the oil 6 Remove the spark plug and pour about ounce of oil into the cylinder Crank the engine slowly to distribute the oil and lubricate the cylinder 7 Reattach the spark plug Generator Storage 1 Allow the generator to cool completely before storage 2 Turn off the fuel supply at the fue...

Page 19: ...4 0 US gallons 15 L Use regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 85 Oil Oil capacity is 0 63 qt 0 6 L Spark Plugs Your generator comes equipped with a long reach plug 18 mm Intermittent use less than 1 hour month or colder temperatures below 60 F NGK B6ES or equivalent Moderate use less than 3 hours month or seasonal temperatures 50 80 F NGK B7ES or equivalent Extreme use continuo...

Page 20: ...Specifications 16 Rev CSA40015 20070612 Parts Diagram ...

Page 21: ...36 Brush Support Plate 1 25 ST02FD 1152002 Generator End Cover 1 26 GB5781 B5 10 Bolt M5 10 2 27 ST168FD 1150230 CSA Terminal 1 28 GB5781 B5 16 Bolt M5 16 2 29 GB5781 B5 15 Bolt 5 15 2 30 ST168FD 1152031 CSA AVR 1 31 ST02FD 1152032 End Cover 1 32 GB5789 FB6 155 Flange Bolt M6 155 4 33 ST02FD 1152001 Stator Cover 1 34 ST02FD 1152020 CSA Stator Assembly 1 35 GB5789 FB 8 227 Flange Bolt M8 227 1 36 G...

Page 22: ...A Frame 1 70 ST168FD 1151301 Fuel Tank Wing 2 71 ST02FD 1151002 Muffler Cover 1 72 GB5789 FB8 45 Flange Bolt M8 45 2 73 ST02FD 1151400 52 Handle 1 74 ST02FD 1151201A Choke Lever 1 75 ST168FD 1130005 Packing 1 76 ST168FD 2 1130003 Carburetor 1 77 ST168F 2 1000000G 6 5HP OHV Engine 1 78 ST160F 1100001 Muffler Gasket 1 79 GB900 SB8 35 Stud Bolt M8 35 2 80 GB90 W 8 Washer ø8 2 81 GB93 LW 8 Spring Wash...

Page 23: ...Specifications Rev CSA40015 20070612 19 Wiring Diagram ...

Page 24: ...w load and adjust See Power Management Generator cannot supply enough power or overheating Insufficient ventilation Check for air restriction Move to a well ventilated area Cable not properly connected Check all connections Connected device is defective Replace defective device Circuit breaker is open Reset circuit breaker Capacitor defective Replace capacitor Service Center Faulty brush assembly ...

Page 25: ... whole Installation Use and Maintenance This warranty will not apply to parts and or labor if this generator is deemed to have been misused neglected involved in an accident abused loaded beyond the generator s limits modified installed improperly or connected incorrectly to any electrical component Normal maintenance such as spark plugs air filters adjustments fuel system cleaning and obstruction...

Page 26: ...Notes 22 Rev CSA40015 20070612 Notes ...