Champion CPG5500E2DF-J, Manual

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OPERATION

The fuel selector switch cover is specifically 
designed not to slide to either side while a specific 
fuel has been selected and the valve is in the “ON” 
position. Only when the fuel valves are in the “OFF” 
position can the cover slide side to side.

NOTE

The fuel selector is locked into place once a 
“CLICK” sound is made. Only then can a fuel valve 
be turned to the vertical position.

NOTE

Fuel Selector Switch

The fuel selector switch on the front panel of the 
generator is designed specifically to choose between the 
fuel source desired, Petrol or LPG. 
To select a fuel source simply slide the switch cover to 
either the right or left, and this will uncover the fuel 
valve of the fuel selected.
The LPG fuel valve (A) is to the left of the switch cover.
The petrol fuel valve (B) is to the right of the switch cover.

1

A

2

B

Once a fuel source has been selected, the user must 
turn the fuel valve to the vertical position to open the 
fuel valve. (1)

To turn a fuel valve to the off position the valve must be 
in the horizontal position. (2)

Starting the Engine in ambient  > 15°C (59°F)

Petrol

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 petrol fuel valve to the “ON” position. 
4.  Move the choke lever to the “100% CHOKE” detent 

position.
a.  For restarting a warm engine, move the choke 

lever to the “75% CHOKE” detent position.

5.  Push the battery switch to the “ON” position. 
6.  Push the ignition switch to the “ON” position. 
7.  ELECTRIC START: Press and hold the ignition switch 

to the “START” position. Release as the engine begins 
to start. If the engine fails to start within five seconds, 
release the switch and wait at least ten seconds before 
attempting to start the engine again. 

8.  RECOIL START: Pull the starter cord slowly until 

resistance is felt and then pull rapidly. 

9.  Do not over-choke. As soon as engine starts, gradually 

move the choke lever to the “RUN” position over a 2-5 
second duration. 

Dual Frequency Operation Guide

1.  Turn the frequency switch to your selected option 

before start the generator. (As Decal shows on the top 
of the switch)
a.  60HZ: Turn the frequency switch to the Left until 

the end point.

b.  50HZ: Turn the frequency switch to the right until 

the end point.

2.  Start the generator and check the intelligague meter 

to ensure the frequency is correct. (You can press the 
switch button until it shows frequency. )

3.  Connect your device onto the generator.

Keep choke lever in “Choke” position for only 1 
pull of the recoil starter. After first pull, move choke 
lever to the “Run” position for up to the next 3 
pulls of the recoil starter. Too much choke leads to 
sparkplug fouling/engine flooding due to the lack of 
incoming air. This will cause the engine not to start.

NOTE

EN