Champion 100814, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...ontains important safety precautions 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 REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ONLINE at championpowerequipmen...

Page 2: ...t all carbon monoxide 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 MA...

Page 3: ...tude 22 Maintenance 23 Cleaning the Generator 23 Changing the Engine Oil 23 Cleaning and Adjusting the Spark Plug s 24 Cleaning the Air Filter 24 Cleaning the Spark Arrestor 24 Adjusting the Governor 24 Generator Battery 25 Maintenance Schedule 25 Storage 25 Short Term Storage up to 30 days 25 Mid Term Storage 30 days 1 year 26 Long Term Storage over 1 year 26 Removing from Storage 26 Specificatio...

Page 4: ...before each use Please always exercise common sense and always err on the side of caution when operating the product to ensure no accident property damage or injury occurs We want you to continue to use and be satisfied with your CPE product for years to come When contacting CPE about parts and or service you will need to supply the complete model and serial numbers of your product Transcribe the ...

Page 5: ...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 worn damaged or frayed Use only Champion electrical cords...

Page 6: ...sistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback DO NOT start or stop the engine with electrical devices plugged in and turned on WARNING Although the generator contains a spark arrester maintain a minimum distance of 5 ft 1 5 m from dry vegetation to prevent fires CAUTION Exceeding the generator s running capacity can damage the generator and or electrical devices connected to it DO NOT o...

Page 7: ...ine outdoors in a well ventilated area DO NOT pump gasoline directly into the generator at the gas station Always use an approved container to transfer the fuel to the generator DO NOT overfill the gasoline tank Always keep gasoline away from sparks open flames pilot lights heat and other sources of ignition When starting the generator DO NOT attempt to start a damaged generator Always check that ...

Page 8: ...ion Power Equipment The contents are confidential and privileged and shall not be disclosed to or used by or for outside parties without the explicit consent of Champion Power Equipment 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 ma...

Page 9: ... 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 ca...

Page 10: ... and learn their meaning Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to more safely operate the product SYMBOL MEANING Start On Stop or Off Neutral Bonded to Frame Neutral circuit IS electrically connected to the frame ground of the generator Locking Receptacle Circuit Breaker Reset Push Fuel Gasoline Valve On Off SYMBOL MEANING Choke Run Ground Terminal ...

Page 11: ...alve to ON position 4 Press ignition switch to the ON position 5 Move choke lever to CHOKE position 6 Pull the recoil cord 7 Move the choke lever to RUN position 8 Plug in desired device Stopping the Engine 1 Turn off and unplug all connected electrical loads 2 Press the ignition switch to the OFF position 3 Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position Electric Start See page 18 in Operation section 1 ...

Page 12: ...turn fuel supply on and off to engine 4 Air Filter Protects the engine by filtering dust and debris from the intake air 5 Recoil Starter Used to manually start the engine 6 Never Flat Wheels 9 5 in 24 1 cm 7 Oil Fill Cap Dipstick Used to check and fill oil level 8 Battery Provides 12V DC power the starting system 9 Ground Terminal Consult an electrician for local grounding regulations 10 Control P...

Page 13: ...t electrical overloads RECEPTACLES A C 4 120V AC 20A GFCI NEMA 5 20R May be used to supply electrical power for operation of 120 Volt AC 20 Amp single phase 60 Hz electrical loads B Y 120 240V AC 30A Locking NEMA L14 30R May be used to supply electrical power for operation of 120 240 Volt AC 30 Amp single phase 60 Hz electrical loads C D 120 240V AC 50 Amp NEMA 14 50R May be used to supply electri...

Page 14: ...embly Parts Wheels 9 5 in 24 1 cm Never Flat Wheel A 2 Roll Pin B 2 Large R clip C 2 Engine Vibration Mounts Support Leg with Vibration Mounts D 1 Flange Bolt M8 16 E 2 Flange Lock Nut M8 F 2 Folding Handle Handle G 1 Short Pin H 2 Small R clip I 2 Tools Needed Wrench Socket Set metric Pliers Phillips Screwdriver A B C D E F G H I ...

Page 15: ...l kit is not intended for over the road use 1 Before adding fuel and oil tip the generator on it s end 2 Slide the Roll Pin B through the Wheel A from the outside 3 Slide the Roll Pin through the mount point on the frame 4 Secure with the R clip C 5 Repeat to attach the second Wheel Install the Support Leg 1 Attach the Support Leg D to the generator frame with Flange Bolts E and Flange Lock Nuts F...

Page 16: ...il 3 Using a funnel add up to 1 2 qt 1 1 L of oil included and replace oil fill cap dipstick DO NOT OVERFILL 4 Check engine oil level daily and add as needed MAX OIL DIP STICK NOTICE Once oil has been added a visual check should show oil about 1 2 threads from running out of the fill hole When using the dipstick to check oil level DO NOT screw in the dipstick while checking NOTICE Check oil level ...

Page 17: ...octane rating of 87 and an ethanol content of 10 or less by volume DO NOT light cigarettes or smoke when filling the tank DO NOT mix oil and gasoline DO NOT overfill the tank Fill tank to approximately in 6 4 mm below the top of the tank to allow for gasoline expansion DO NOT pump gasoline directly into the generator at the pump Use an approved fuel container to transfer the gasoline to the genera...

Page 18: ... an SUV camper trailer truck bed regular sides flat or other configuration under staircases stairwells next to walls or buildings or in any other location that will not allow for adequate cooling of the generator or for the proper exit of the exhaust flow from the muffler system DO NOT operate or store the generator in wet weather conditions such as rain or snow Using a generator in wet conditions...

Page 19: ...lectronic equipment 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 Starting the Engine 1 Make certain the generator is on a flat level surface 2 Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator Never sta...

Page 20: ... pulls of the recoil cord Too much choke leads to spark plug fouling engine 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 manual start procedures Do not over choke As soon as engine starts gradually move the choke lever to the RUN position over a 2 5 ...

Page 21: ...er calculated in step 2 Starting wattage is the extra burst of power needed to start some electric driven equipment Following the steps listed under Power Management will guarantee that only one device will be starting at a time Power Management Use the following formula to convert voltage and amperage to watts Volts Amps Watts To prolong the life of your generator and attached devices follow thes...

Page 22: ...is lower than at sea level Engine power is reduced as the air mass and air fuel ratio decrease Engine power and generator output will be reduced approximately 3 for every 1000 ft of elevation above sea level At high altitudes increased exhaust emissions can also result due to the increased enrichment of the air fuel ratio Other high altitude issues can include hard starting increased fuel consumpt...

Page 23: ...mage the generator windings It can also contaminate the fuel system 1 Use a damp cloth to clean exterior surfaces of the generator 2 Use a soft bristle brush to remove dirt and oil 3 Use an air compressor 25 PSI to clear dirt and debris from the generator 4 Inspect all air vents and cooling slots to ensure that they are clean and unobstructed To prevent accidental starting remove and ground the sp...

Page 24: ...r 2 Remove the two or three screws varies by model holding the cover plate which 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 See your model s parts list for specified type of spark arrestor 5 Replace the spark arrestor if it is damaged 6 Position the spark arrestor on the muffle...

Page 25: ...d 1 5 amps Follow the instructions included with the trickle charger or battery maintainer The battery should be fully charged at least once per month Maintenance Schedule Follow the service intervals indicated in the following maintenance schedule Service your generator more frequently when operating in adverse conditions Contact our Technical Support Team at 1 877 338 0999 to locate the nearest ...

Page 26: ...ge over 1 year For storage over 1 year the gasoline tank and carburetor must be completely drained of gasoline 1 The generator is to be OFF and all appliances disconnected 2 Turn the fuel valve to the ON 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 unde...

Page 27: ...pe 80 100 120 28 9 F C 17 8 6 7 4 4 15 6 26 7 37 8 48 9 10W 30 5W 30 Full Synthetic 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 regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 87 and an ethanol content of 10 or less by volume DO ...

Page 28: ... flat level surface Generator cannot supply enough power or overheating Generator is overloaded Review load and adjust See Connecting Electrical Loads Insufficient ventilation Check for air restriction Move to a well ventilated area No AC output Cable not properly connected Check all connections Connected device is defective Replace defective device Circuit breaker is open Reset circuit breaker Fa...

Page 29: ...rly or connected incorrectly to any electrical component Normal maintenance is not covered by this warranty and is not required to be performed at a facility or by a person authorized by CPE Other Exclusions This warranty excludes Cosmetic defects such as paint decals etc Wear items such as filter elements o rings etc Accessory parts such as starting batteries and storage covers Failures due to ac...

Page 30: ...n system catalytic converter and other exhaust emission related assemblies Where a warrantable condition exits CPE will repair your small off road engine SORE at no cost to you including diagnosis parts and labor MANUFACTURER S WARRANTY COVERAGE This exhaust and evaporative emission control system is warranted for two years If any exhaust and evaporative emission related part on your engine or equ...

Page 31: ...ted for the period of time prior to the first scheduled replacement point for that part If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement the part shall be repaired or replaced by CPE according to Subsection d below Any such exhaust and evaporative emissions related part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty shall be warranted for the remainder of the ECS Warranty Period prior to th...

Page 32: ...ive Controls Fuel Tank Fuel Cap Fuel Lines for liquid fuel and fuel vapors Fuel Line Fittings Clamps Pressure Relief Valves Control Valves Control Solenoids Electronic Controls Vacuum Control Diaphragms Control Cables Control Linkages Purge Valves Gaskets Liquid Vapor Separator Carbon Canister Canister Mounting Brackets Carburetor Purge Port Connector TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE You must take your ...