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12039 Smith Ave.

Santa Fe Springs CA 90670

USA / 1-877-338-0999

www.championpowerequipment.com

4000 Starting Watts/3500 Running Watts

PORTABLE GENERATOR

SAvE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Important Safety Instructions
are included in this manual.

MADE IN CHINA

REV 46578-20140521

Wireless Remote, Electric Start

46578

MODEL NUMBER

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OWNER’S MANUAL & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Page 1: ...rting Watts 3500 Running Watts PORTABLE GENERATOR SAvE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Instructions are included in this manual MADE IN CHINA REV 46578 20140521 Wireless Remote Electric Start 46578 MODEL NUMBER warranty_badges pdf 1 8 18 11 10 45 AM POWERED BY OWNER S MANUAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 2: ...uct contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE ABOUT TEMPERATURE Your Champion Power Equipment product is designed and rated for continuous operation at ambient temperatures up to 40 C 104 F When your product is needed your product may be operated at temperatures ranging from 15 C 5 F to 50 C 122 F for short per...

Page 3: ... Not Overload Generator 15 Capacity 15 Power Management 15 Operation at High Altitude 15 Maintenance and Storage 16 Engine Maintenance 16 Oil 16 Spark Plugs 16 Air Filter 16 Spark Arrester 17 Cleaning 17 Adjustments 17 Maintenance Schedule 17 Generator Maintenance 17 Storage 18 Generator Storage 18 Remote Control Battery 18 Generator Battery 18 Charge the Battery 18 Disconnect the Battery 18 Speci...

Page 4: ...s information available when ordering parts and when making technical or warranty inquiries Accessories Champion Power Equipment manufactures and sells accessories designed to help you get the most from your purchase To find out more about our covers and power cables please visit our web site at www championpowerequipment com This Booklet Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and compl...

Page 5: ...y hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage CAUTION DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury DANGER WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous si...

Page 6: ...ur electric utility and Notify your utility company before connecting your generator to your power system DANGER Sparks can result in fire or electrical shock When servicing the generator Disconnect the spark plug wire and place it where it cannot contact the plug DO NOT check for spark with the plug removed Use only approved spark plug testers WARNING Running engines produce heat Severe burns can...

Page 7: ...may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation A spark arrestor may be required The operator should contact local fire agencies for laws or regulations relating to fire prevention requirements WARNING Fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable and extremely explosive Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death Unintentional startup can result in entanglement traumatic amputation...

Page 8: ...ual adjustment required 3 Fuel Valve Turn this valve to the ON position to supply fuel to the 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 Quick Drain Tube Used to easily and quickly drain oil from the engine 7 Oil Filler Cap Check and fill engine oil level 8 Battery Used to start the engine Provides 1...

Page 9: ...trician for local grounding regulations 6 120 Volt AC 30 Amp Twist Lock Receptacle NEMA L5 30R May be used to supply electrical power for the operation of 120 Volt AC 30 Amp single phase 60 Hz electrical loads 7 120 Volt AC 30 Amp Receptacle NEMA TT 30R May be used to supply electrical power for the operation of 120 Volt AC 30 Amp single phase 60 Hz electrical loads 8 120 Volt AC 20 Amp Duplex NEM...

Page 10: ...nition Switch to the OFF position disables the Remote functions but the RCM still consumes approximately 2 mA from the battery To prevent battery drain press the Battery Switch to the OFF position This disconnects power to the RCM so there is no current draw on the battery Power Panel Load Management When the generator initially starts by the Remote no voltage is supplied to the Power Panel for ap...

Page 11: ...ith the following parts Wheel Kit 8 in Wheel 2 Bushing 2 Flange Bolt M10x105 for Wheel 2 Lock Nut M10 2 Flat Washer Ø10 2 Support Leg w vibration mounts 1 Flange Bolt M8x16 for Support Leg 2 Handle 1 Flange Bolt M8x45 for Handle 2 Flange Lock Nut M8 4 Other Oil Funnel 1 Oil 0 6 qt Spark Plug Socket 1 Wireless Remote 1 ...

Page 12: ... ground to provide a surface area to install the wheel kit and support leg Install the Wheel Kit You will need the following tools to install the wheels 17 mm wrench OR adjustable wrench not included Socket wrench with a 16 mm socket not included Pliers not included 1 Before adding fuel and oil tip the generator on it s side 2 Slide the M10x105 wheel bolt through the washer sleeve and wheel 3 Slid...

Page 13: ...d ball bearing that requires no additional lubrication for the life of the bearing NOTE Add Engine Oil Cont d The recommended oil type is 10W 30 automotive oil NOTE Synthetic oil may be used after the 5 hour initial break in period Using synthetic oil does not increase the recommended oil change interval NOTE We consider the first 5 hours of run time to be the break in period for the unit During t...

Page 14: ...by manufacture s warranty It is advisable to always shut off the fuel supply run the engine to fuel starvation and drain the tank when the equipment is not in use for more than 30 days NOTE Add Fuel 1 Use clean fresh regular unleaded fuel with a minimum octane rating of 85 and an ethanol content of less than 10 by volume 2 DO NOT mix oil with fuel 3 Clean the area around the fuel cap 4 Remove the ...

Page 15: ... when positioning generator Failure to follow proper safety precautions may void manufacturer s warranty Do not operate or store the generator in rain snow or wet weather Using a generator or electrical appliance in wet conditions such as rain or snow or near a pool or sprinkler system or when your hands are wet could result in electrocution WARNING WARNING During operation the muffler and exhaust...

Page 16: ... If the generator fails to start check the battery condition and cable connections Recoil Start 1 Make certain the generator is on a flat level surface 2 Turn off all electrical loads connected to the generator Never start or stop the generator with electrical devices plugged in and turned on 3 Turn the Fuel Valve to the ON position 4 Press the Ignition Switch to ON 5 Move the choke lever to the C...

Page 17: ...r shut down methods are used NOTE Stopping the Engine Electric or Recoil 1 Turn off and unplug all electrical loads Never start or stop the generator with electrical devices plugged in or turned on 2 Let the generator run at no load for several minutes to stabilize internal temperatures of the engine and generator 3 Turn the Fuel Valve to the OFF position 4 Let the engine run until fuel starvation...

Page 18: ...7 20 Y Altitude 26 131017 20 01 Y Operation at High Altitude The density of air at high altitude 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 feet of elevation above sea level This is a natural trend and cannot be changed by adjusting the engine At high altitudes incre...

Page 19: ...move the foam element 3 Wash in liquid detergent and water Squeeze thoroughly dry in a clean cloth 4 Saturate in clean engine oil 5 Squeeze in a clean absorbent cloth to remove all excess oil 6 Place the filter in the assembly 7 Reattach the air filter cover and snap in place Spark Plugs 1 Remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug 2 Use the spark plug tool that shipped with your generator to...

Page 20: ...ance CAUTION Maintenance and Storage Federal and local laws and administrative requirements indicate when and where spark arresters are required When ordered spark arresters are required for operation of this generator 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...

Page 21: ...he battery In this case the battery must be connected to a standard automotive style battery charger not included for re charging before it can be used Disconnect the Battery 1 Remove the protective cover from the black negative battery lead 2 Disconnect the black negative lead from the black negative terminal on the battery and store the cap screw and nut in the battery terminal 3 Repeat steps 1 ...

Page 22: ...n the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Oil Use 10W 30 automotive ...

Page 23: ...SW M Br W Br G Y B CHARGE COIL BATTERY STARTER Br R B 3 4 2 1 6 5 OFF ON ST COMBINATION SWITCH 6 5 4 3 2 1 B W B W B ST OFF ON FUSE 10A B W C G Y G Y G Y B Br R R EAKER EXW FW MW1 L Y Y AVR Br 25A G Y EARTH TERMINAL R w w G Y G Y Y Y L L R W w w 120V 120V 20A CIRCUIT BREAKER L5 30R TT 30R 120V 5 20R R R R R R G Y R w B MW2 Y B G Y G Y R PILOT LAMP BUTTON w Transition Receiver module W W W C CARNAT...

Page 24: ...1 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 80 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 27 55 55 16 27 13 39 40 41 27 49 17 22 27 57 58 49 110 79 ...

Page 25: ...53 152 200702 00 Cover Handle 1 54 122 200700 03 2 Handle 1 55 1 6177 1 08 Flange Lock Nut M8 14 56 1 5789 0845 Flange Bolt M8 45 2 Part Number Description Qty 57 122 070700 00 Carbon Canister 320cc 1 58 122 070013 00 Pipe Air Cleaner 1 59 6 2 246 318 2 Frame 1 60 2 05 001 Clamp Ø8 6 5 2 61 122 201200 05 Motor Mount II 2 62 122 201200 04 Motor Mount I 2 63 1 6182 10 Lock Nut M10 2 64 122 201701 05...

Page 26: ... 12 40 41 42 43 44 46 47 21 22 23 24 108 107 106 104 103 53 52 98 51 50 49 55 56 57 58 54 60 62 61 63 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 74 25 75 1 93 94 95 92 91 90 97 78 79 80 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 76 59 77 96 105 81 73 19 54 39 31 28 16 48 36 1 33 15 34 102 45 101 51 100 64 109 110 111 112 113 115 114 99 89 108 11 18 17 26 116 117 20 118 ...

Page 27: ...or 1 57 2 08 040 Bolt Governor Arm M6 21 1 58 21 110008 00 Pin Shaft 1 59 23 111000 20 Control Assembly 1 Part Number Description Qty 60 25 040013 00 Lifter Valve 2 61 2 04 001 Dowel Pin Ø9 14 2 62 26 041000 00 Camshaft 1 63 2 14 012 Woodruff Key 4 7 5 19 1 64 2 08 037 Bolt Drain M10 1 25 25 1 65 26 050005 00 Piston 1 66 23 050003 00 Pin Piston 1 67 2 09 001 Circlip Ø18 Ø1 2 68 26 050303 00 Ring O...

Page 28: ... battery is dead Recharge generator battery Battery switch is in the OFF position Turn battery switch to ON position Generator shuts down during operation Out of fuel Fill fuel tank Low oil level Fill crankcase to the proper level Place generator on a flat level surface Generator cannot supply enough power or overheating Generator is overloaded Review load and adjust See Power Management Insuffici...

Page 29: ...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 Installation Use and Maintenance Cont d Normal maintenance such as spark plugs air filters adjustments fuel system cleaning and obstruction due to buildup is not covered by this...

Page 30: ... parts and labor For engines less than or equal to 80cc only the fuel tank and fuel line is subject to the evaporative emission control warranty requirements of this section MANUFACTURER S EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY COVERAGE This emission control system is warranted for two years subject to provisions set forth below If during the warranty period emission related part on your engine is defec...

Page 31: ... be warranted 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 emissions related part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty shall be warranted for the remainder of the ECS Warranty Period prior to the first schedu...

Page 32: ...kets Carburetor Purge Port Connector TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE You must take your CPE engine or the product on which it is installed along with your warranty registration card or other proof of original purchase date at your expense to any Champion Power Equipment dealer who is authorized by Champion Power Equipment Inc to sell and service that CPE product during his normal business hours Alterna...

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