Champion CPG5500E2DF-J, Manual

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OPERATION

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.

NOTE

When the battery switch is in the “ON” position, the 
switch will light up if the battery is sending out a 
charge. If the switch does not light up while in the “ON” 
position, check that the battery connection is still good.

NOTE

The supplied 12V 15AH battery does re-charge while the 
engine is running, but it is also recommended that the 
battery be fully charged at least once per month.

NOTE

Starting the Engine Cont’d.

Starting the Engine Cont’d.

If the ignition switch is held down in the “Start” position 
longer than 5 seconds it could damage the starter.

CAUTION

LPG

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.  Fully open the LPG cylinder fuel knob. 
4.  Turn the LPG fuel valve to the “ON” position. 
5.  Push the battery switch to the “ON” position. 
6.  Push the ignition switch to the “ON” position. 
7.  ELECTRIC START: Move the choke lever to the “75% 

Choke” detent position.
a.  For restarting a warm engine, move the choke 

lever to the “75% CHOKE” detent position.

8.  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. 

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.

10. RECOIL START: Move the choke lever to the “100% 

Choke” detent  position.   
a.  For restarting a warm engine, move the choke 

lever to the “100% CHOKE” detent position.

For LPG starting in cold ambient  < 15°C (59°F) 
Move the choke lever to the “75% Choke” position 
for electric starting and “100% Choke” for recoil 
start. For electric start, gradually move the choke 
lever to the “RUN” position over a 2-10 second 
duration. To pull to prime for recoil start Pull with 
“100% Choke” 1-3 times until you feel a few 
combustion pulses that indicates that the engine 
momentarily started.

NOTE

For restarts with hot engine in hot ambient > 30°C 
(86°F) keep choke lever in “75% Choke” detent 
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

For petrol starting in in cold ambient  < 15°C 
(59°F) the choke must be in the 100% “CHOKE” 
detent position for both electric and recoil start 
procedures. Do not over-choke. As soon as engine 
starts, gradually move the choke lever to the “RUN” 
position over a 5-20 second duration.

NOTE

11. PULL-TO-PRIME: Pull the starter cord slowly until 

resistance is felt and then pull rapidly. Pull with 
“100% Choke” 1-2 times until you feel a few 
combustion pulses that indicates that the engine 
momentarily started.

12. Move the choke lever to the “RUN”  position.   
13. Pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt and 

then pull rapidly. 

14. If engine fails to start in 1-pull with choke in the 

“RUN”, then move choke to “100% Choke” and 
repeat the PULL-TO-PRIME step.