Champion Global Power Equipment 201185, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ... 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 This product meets the requirements of the PGMA Portable Generator Manufacturers Association standard ANSI PGMA G300 2018 Safety and Performance o...

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: ...rator 26 Eco Economy Mode 27 12V DC Regulated Automotive Style Outlet 27 Parallel Operation 27 Stopping the Engine 27 Moving the Generator 29 Operation at High Altitude 29 Maintenance 29 Cleaning the Generator 30 Changing the Engine Oil 30 Cleaning and Adjusting the Spark Plug 30 Cleaning the Air Filter 31 Cleaning the Spark Arrestor 31 Adjusting the Governor 31 Generator Battery 31 Remote Control...

Page 4: ...ice Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information in this manual at the time of publication and we reserve the right to change alter and or improve the product and this document at any time without prior notice CPE highly values how our products are designed manufactured operated and serviced as well as providing safety to the operator and those around the g...

Page 5: ...ent with guards in place Rotating parts can entangle hands feet hair clothing and or accessories 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 receptacl...

Page 6: ...he 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 overload the generator DO NOT tamper with the governed speed DO NOT modify the g...

Page 7: ...in gasoline 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 che...

Page 8: ...OP B UNLEADED FUEL ONLY Minimum octane rating of 87 Maximum 10 ethanol GASOLINA REGULAR SOLAMENTE 87 octanos como mínimo Máximo de etanol de 10 ESSENCE SANS PLOMB SEULEMENT Indice d octane minimal de 87 Maximum 10 d éthanol K 109 Colors LPN 1110 L OP Rev B Size 46 x 46 mm Artwork Notes 3mm corner radius 2mm safe margin white to be printed shown in 50 process magenta Revision Changes Changed Octane...

Page 9: ...uirements 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 explosi...

Page 10: ...ess Pair button Overload Reset button Low Oil ECO Economy Mode Button Choke Button Choke Run 12V Direct Current RV Ready Receptacle Circuit Breaker Reset Push SYMBOL MEANING Parallel Connection s Neutral Floating Neutral circuit IS NOT electrically connected to the frame ground of the generator Fuel Valve Off Gasoline Tank Full Gasoline Tank Empty Hertz Volts Run time High CO Warning Move generato...

Page 11: ...e engine 5a Press the choke button or 5b Move choke lever to CHOKE position 6 Pull the recoil cord 7 Run engine 7a Press the choke button or 7b 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 START STOP button once 3 Turn the fuel dial to the OFF position Wireless and Electric Start See page 22 in Op...

Page 12: ...r 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 8 in 20 3 cm 7 Fuel Dial Used to turn fuel ON and turn OFF the generator 8 Control Panel See Control Panel section 9 Battery Provides 12V DC power to the starting system 10 Muffler 11 Oil Fill Cap Dipstick Used to check and fill oil level 12 Folding Handle U...

Page 13: ...or against electrical overloads 10 Parallel Outlets Used to parallel two inverters together for increased power output parallel kit sold separately 11 Ground Terminal Consult an electrician for local grounding regulations RECEPTACLES A z 12V DC 8A Regulated Automotive May be used to supply electrical power for operation of 12 Volt DC 8 Amp electrical loads B t 120V AC 30A RV NEMA TT 30R May be use...

Page 14: ...t frequency in hertz Example 60 0 hertz Run Time R Run time of the generator for the current session Example 6 hours Total Run Time Total run time of the generator since first operation Example 16 hours Power Meter Power Output percentage Example 100 Output Intelligauge Five mode digital meter for displaying voltage frequency session run time total run time and power output ...

Page 15: ...relessly press the STOP button on the Remote Control one time Remote Control Power Consumption While the START STOP button is in STANDBY mode and flashing green once per second the RCM is active and waiting for a remote signal This standby function requires a small amount of electrical current from the battery and will shut off automatically after 24 hours Pushing and holding the STOP button on th...

Page 16: ...hout first removing the shipping support spacers Damage to the generator as a result of not removing the spacers will void the warranty 1 BEFORE filling the engine with oil or gasoline tip the generator onto its side as shown Tip onto the flattened cardboard box the generator came in or other protective surface so as to not scratch the frame 2 Remove the bolts from the orange support spacers and r...

Page 17: ...ne before it has been properly filled with the recommended type and amount of oil Damage to the generator as a result of failing to follow these instructions will void your warranty NOTICE The generator rotor has a sealed pre lubricated ball bearing that requires no additional lubrication for the life of the bearing NOTICE The recommended oil type for typical use is 10W 30 automotive oil However u...

Page 18: ...tial break in period Using synthetic oil does not decrease the recommended oil change interval Full synthetic 5W 30 oil will aid in starting in cold ambient 41º F 5º C temperatures Add Fuel DANGER Gasoline vapors are highly flammable and extremely explosive DO NOT light or smoke cigarettes Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death Only fill or drain fuel outdoors in a well ventilated area ...

Page 19: ...awn into the carburetor and cause damage to the engine and or create potential hazards If a fuel stabilizer is used confirm that it is formulated to work with ethanol gasoline blends Any damages or hazards caused by using ethanol blended gasoline higher than 10 by volume improperly stored gasoline and or improperly formulated stabilizers are not covered by manufacturer s warranty It is advisable t...

Page 20: ...Size 214 x 82 mm Artwork Notes 2mm safe margin to be printed on white substrate Revision Changes This artwork belongs to Champion 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 PROCESS In the event of an engine shut off when you approach the generator to investigat...

Page 21: ... 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 could result in serious injury or death due to electrocution In some state s generators may be required to be registered with the local utility company when used at construction sites and may be subject to additional rules and regulat...

Page 22: ...1449 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 Wireless Set Button The wireless set button is a feature that lets the user synchronize the remote key fob to the generator Up to two remote key fobs can be synchronize...

Page 23: ... flat level surface 2 Turn the fuel dial to the ON position Wireless Remote Start Wireless remote starting is only possible within 80 feet of the generator DO NOT attempt to adjust the choke The remote system will automatically close and open the choke 1 Press the ignition control button to enter standby mode If generator was turned off using the remote key fob within the last 24 hours it will alr...

Page 24: ...idly If several pulls are required or starting in cold ambient temperature 59 F 15 C see notices below 5 Press the choke button until no longer illuminated green Manual Choke Start If the battery is dead or not able to produce enough current to power the push button choke the choke itself can be operated manually to help start the engine To manually choke and start the generator follow these steps...

Page 25: ...ay take several seconds NOTICE If the engine starts but does not continue to run make certain that the generator is on a flat level surface This engine is equipped with a low oil sensor that will prevent the engine from running when the oil level falls below a critical threshold Battery NOTICE When the START STOP button is pushed to STANDBY mode the button will flash green if the battery is sendin...

Page 26: ...ction Do Not Overload Generator Capacity Follow these simple steps to calculate the running and starting watts necessary for your purposes 1 Select the electrical devices you plan on running at the same time 2 Total the running watts of these items This is the amount of power you need to keep your items running 3 Identify the highest starting wattage of all devices identified in step 1 Add this nu...

Page 27: ...inal 4 Connect the black battery charger lead to the black battery terminal 5 Start the generator Important The 12V DC outlet is ONLY to be used with supplied accessories and other commercially available 12V DC automotive style plugs Be sure all electric devices including the lines and plug connections are in good condition before connection to the generator WARNING Do not start the vehicle while ...

Page 28: ...l panel for 5 seconds The RCM will no longer consume any battery power or wait for remote signal This is indicated by the START STOP button no longer flashing Electric Stop 1 Let the generator run at no load for several minutes to stabilize internal temperatures of the engine and generator 2 Press the ignition control button 3 Turn the fuel dial to the OFF position Manual Stop 1 Turn off and unplu...

Page 29: ...atio Other high altitude issues can include hard starting increased fuel consumption and spark plug fouling To alleviate high altitude issues other than the natural power loss CPE can provide a high altitude carburetor main jet The alternative main jet and installation instructions can be obtained by contacting our Technical Support Team Installation instructions are also available in the Technica...

Page 30: ...ccidental starting remove and ground the spark plug wire before performing any service Changing the Engine Oil Change oil when the engine is warm Refer to the oil specification to select the proper grade for your operating environment 1 While holding the flat part of the drain tube with pliers or wrench remove the oil drain bolt with a 10 mm socket not included or wrench DRAIN BOLT 2 Allow the oil...

Page 31: ...tor in National Forest lands In California this generator must not be used on any forest covered land brush covered land or grass covered land unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrestor Adjusting the Governor WARNING Tampering with the factory set governor will void your warranty The air fuel mixture is not adjustable Tampering with the governor can damage your generator and your electric...

Page 32: ...time 1 Remove the remote key fob from the key ring 2 Remove the screw with a Phillips screwdriver not included by turning counter clockwise 3 Pry the two halves of the remote key fob apart slightly at the key ring end 4 Separate the two halves of the remote key fob by sliding the back side of the remote key fob up toward the key ring end 5 Carefully remove the circuit board to locate and replace t...

Page 33: ... Add a properly formulated fuel stabilizer to the gasoline tank 3 Start and run the generator for 10 minutes so the treated gasoline cycles through the fuel system 4 Option 1 Drain Gasoline from Carburetor 4a Turn off the generator by pushing the START STOP button If started using remote press START STOP button one more time to ensure the generator is OFF and not in STANDBY mode and blinking green...

Page 34: ...improperly stored for a period longer than 30 days with ethanol blended gasoline in the gasoline tank and or carburetor all fuel must be drained and the carburetor must be thoroughly cleaned of ethanol build up This process involves technically advanced tasks For assistance please call our Technical Support Team at 1 877 338 0999 If the gasoline tank and carburetor were properly emptied of all eth...

Page 35: ...7 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 unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 87 and an ethanol content of 10 or less by volume DO NOT USE E15 or E85 DO NOT OVERFI...

Page 36: ...tion or push in completely Dirty air filter Clean or replace air filter Dirty fuel valve Clean the fuel valve Clogged spark arrestor Clean spark arrestor Engine will not start wirelessly Remote control battery is dead Replace remote control battery Generator out of range of remote signal Remote must be with 80 feet of generator Obstructions in between generator and remote Clear line of site betwee...

Page 37: ...f right away If equipped when CO Shield shutoffs occur due to accumulating carbon monoxide CO and if the red LED light blinks on the panel Move generator to an open outdoor area Point exhaust away from people and buildings Move to fresh air and get medical help if sick dizzy or weak Make sure there are no objects creating obstructions within 5 feet of the generator Obstructions in the vicinity of ...

Page 38: ...line Engine hunts or falters Engine governor defective Contact the help line Dirty fuel valve Clean the fuel valve Carburetor is dirty and running lean Contact the help line Choke in wrong position Move choke until it stops under RUN position or push in completely Repeated circuit breaker tripping Overload Review load and adjust See Connecting Electrical Loads Faulty power cords or device Check fo...

Page 39: ... improperly 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 d...

Page 40: ...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 41: ...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 42: ...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 ...