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200950 - 2500W PORTAbLE INvERTER GENERATOR

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WARRANTY

WARRANTY*

CHAMPION POWER EQUIPMENT 
3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Warranty Qualifications

To register your product for warranty and FREE lifetime call center 
technical support please visit: 

https://www.championpowerequipment.com/register

To complete registration you will need to include a copy of the 
purchase receipt as proof of original purchase. Proof of purchase 
is required for warranty service. Please register within ten (10) 
days from date of purchase.

Repair/Replacement Warranty

CPE warrants to the original purchaser that the mechanical and 
electrical components will be free of defects in material and 
workmanship for a period of three years (parts and labor) from 
the original date of purchase and 270 days (parts and labor) for 
commercial and industrial use. Transportation charges on product 
submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty are the 
sole responsibility of the purchaser. This warranty only applies to 
the original purchaser and is not transferable.

Do Not Return The Unit To The Place Of 
Purchase

Contact CPE’s Technical Service and CPE will troubleshoot any 
issue via phone or e-mail. If the problem is not corrected by 
this method, CPE will, at its option, authorize evaluation, repair 
or replacement of the defective part or component at a CPE 
Service Center. CPE will provide you with a case number for 
warranty service. Please keep it for future reference. Repairs or 
replacements without prior authorization, or at an unauthorized 
repair facility, will not be covered by this warranty.

Warranty Exclusions

This warranty does not cover the following repairs and equipment:

Normal Wear

Products with mechanical and electrical components need 
periodic parts and service to perform well. This warranty does not 
cover repair when normal use has exhausted the life of a part or 
the equipment as a whole.

Installation, Use and Maintenance

This warranty will not apply to parts and/or labor if the product is 
deemed to have been misused, neglected, involved in an accident, 
abused, loaded beyond the product’s limits, modified, installed 
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 due to acts of God and other force majeure events 
beyond the manufacturer’s control.

 

Problems caused by parts that are not original Champion 
Power Equipment parts.

When applicable, this warranty does not apply to products used 
for prime power in place of a utility.

Limits of Implied Warranty and 
Consequential Damage

Champion Power Equipment disclaims any obligation to cover 
any loss of time, use of this product, freight, or any incidental 
or consequential claim by anyone from using this product. 
THIS WARRANTY AND THE ATTACHED U.S. EPA and/or CARB 
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTIES (WHEN APPLICABLE) 
ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, 
INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS 
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 
A unit provided as an exchange will be subject to the warranty 
of the original unit. The length of the warranty governing the 
exchanged unit will remain calculated by reference to the purchase 
date of the original unit.
This warranty gives you certain legal rights which may change 
from state to state or province to province. Your state or province 
may also have other rights you may be entitled to that are not 
listed within this warranty.

Contact Information

Address

Champion Power Equipment, Inc. 
12039 Smith Ave. 
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 USA 
www.championpowerequipment.com

Customer Service

 

Toll Free: 1-877-338-0999 
[email protected] 
Fax no.: 1-562-236-9429

Technical Service

 

Toll Free: 1-877-338-0999 
[email protected] 
24/7 Tech Support: 1-562-204-1188

*Except as otherwise stipulated in any of the following enclosed Emission Control System Warranties (when applicable) for the Emission Control System: U.S. Environment Protection Agency 
(EPA) and/or California Air Resources Board (CARB). Whichever warranty applies for the longer period, either this 3 year limited warranty or the applicable Emission Control System Warranty, 
shall supersede the other.

Summary of Contents for 200950

Page 1: ...ating 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 This product meets the requirements of the PGMA Portable Generator Manufacturers Association standard ANSI PGMA G300 2015 Safety and Perf...

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: ...de 21 Maintenance 21 Cleaning the Generator 21 Changing the Engine Oil 22 Cleaning and Adjusting the Spark Plug 22 Cleaning the Air Filter 23 Cleaning the Spark Arrestor 23 Adjusting the Governor 23 Maintenance Schedule 23 Storage 24 Short Term Storage up to 30 days 24 Mid Term Storage 30 days 1 year 24 Long Term Storage more than 1 year 24 Removing from Storage 25 Specifications 26 Generator Spec...

Page 4: ...ry 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 generato...

Page 5: ...tating 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 receptacles DO NOT use electrical co...

Page 6: ...r laceration When starting engine pull the recoil cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback DO NOT start or stop the engine with electrical devices plugged in and turned on 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...

Page 7: ...e from the gasoline tank Only fill or drain gasoline outdoors in a well ventilated area DO NOT pump gasoline directly into the generator at the gas station Always use an approved fuel container to transfer the gasoline 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 N...

Page 8: ...s 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 CHAMPION POWER EQUIPMENT INC 12039 SMITH AVENUE SANTA FE SPRINGS CA 90670 USA É U 1 877 338 0999 WWW CHAMPIONPOWEREQUIPMENT COM MADE IN CHINA FABRIQUÉ EN CHINE AC AMPS AMPÈRES C A FREQUENCY Hz FRÉQUENCE Hz RPM TR MIN PHASE PHASE POWER FAC...

Page 9: ...ts 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 ...

Page 10: ... these symbols will allow you to more safely operate the product SYMBOL MEANING Run Stop Choke Pull choke knob to CHOKE position Run Push choke knob to RUN position USB Connection Port Circuit Breaker Reset Push Parallel Connection s SYMBOL MEANING Ground Terminal Neutral Floating Neutral circuit IS NOT electrically connected to the frame ground of the generator Overload Reset Switch Low Oil ECO E...

Page 11: ... volume 3 Turn the fuel cap vent lever to the ON position 4 Turn the fuel dial clockwise to the full RUN position 5 Pull choke knob to CHOKE position 6 Pull the recoil cord 7 Push the choke knob to RUN position 8 Plug in desired device Stopping the Engine 1 Turn off and unplug all connected electrical loads 2 Turn the fuel dial to the STOP position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10W 30 2 1 18 49 L O P A Colors L...

Page 12: ... of the controls and features Save this manual for future reference Generator 1 Carrying Handle Used to lift or carry the unit 2 Recoil Starter Used to manually start the engine 3 Control Panel See Control Panel section 4 Fuel Cap Remove to add fuel 5 Fuel Lever Vent Turn this valve to the ON position to supply air to the tank 6 Spark Plug Access Cover 7 Maintenance Cover 8 Muffler 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...

Page 13: ... Knob Used to open and close the flow of fuel to the engine 6 AC Overload Reset Button Used to re energize receptacles after overload fault 7 Low Oil Warning Indicator Light When ON engine will shut down and not run Check oil level 8 Economy Mode Switch Enables disables automatic idle control RECEPTACLES A A 2 120V AC 20A NEMA 5 20R May be used to supply electrical power for operation of 120 Volt ...

Page 14: ...ul interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television...

Page 15: ...e 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 If running generator in extreme temperatures refer to the following chart for recommended oil type 20 0 20 40 60 Ambient temperature Recommended Engine ...

Page 16: ...he stable running condition of the generator 3 Screw on the gasoline cap and wipe away any spilled fuel CAUTION Use unleaded gasoline with a minimum 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 ...

Page 17: ...f 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 condition...

Page 18: ...ations Starting the Engine 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 fuel cap vent lever to the ON position 4 Turn the fuel dial clockwise to the full RUN position 5 Pull choke knob out to the CHOKE position 6 Pull the recoil cord slowly un...

Page 19: ...us practice that is illegal in many states and municipalities This action if done incorrectly could damage your generator appliances and could cause serious injury or death to you or a utility worker when attempting to restore power during an outage occurrence in the neighborhood who may then unexpectedly encounter high voltage on the utility line and suffer a fatal shock Whether injuries occur or...

Page 20: ...rallel Operation The Champion model 200950 is parallel ready and can be operated in parallel with another Champion unit to increase the total available electrical power A Champion model 100319 parallel kit sold separately is required for parallel operation For a list of compatible models or to order a parallel kit please call customer service at 1 877 338 0999 or visit www championpowerequipment c...

Page 21: ...uretor Carb Code High Alt Jet Part Number Min Altitude 16169 100163549 3281 ft 1000 m 100163550 6562 ft 2000 m WARNING Operation using the alternative main jet at elevations lower than the recommended minimum altitude can damage the engine For operation at lower elevations the originally supplied standard main jet must be used Operating the engine with the wrong engine configuration at a given alt...

Page 22: ...nance cover 7 Dispose of used oil at an approved waste management facility NOTICE Once oil has been added a visual check should show oil about 1 2 threads from running out of the fill hole If using the dipstick to check oil level DO NOT screw in the dipstick while checking Cleaning and Adjusting the Spark Plug 1 Remove the maintenance cover 2 Remove spark plug access cap from the top panel 3 Remov...

Page 23: ...ll result in degraded engine performance NOTICE Federal and local laws and administrative requirements indicate when and where spark arrestors are required When ordered spark arrestors 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 w...

Page 24: ...er the engine stops turn the dial counterclockwise to the STOP position Mid Term Storage 30 days 1 year Gasoline in the tank has a maximum shelf life of up to 1 year with the addition of a properly formulated fuel stabilizer and stored in a cool dry place 1 Be sure all appliances are disconnected from the generator 2 Add a properly formulated fuel stabilizer to the gasoline tank 3 Start engine by ...

Page 25: ...n removing from storage 1 Be sure the fuel dial is in the STOP position 2 Add gasoline to the generator according to Add Fuel 3 Move the fuel dial to the RUN position 4 After 5 minutes check the carburetor and air filter areas for any leaking gasoline If any leaks are found the carburetor will need to be disassembled and cleaned or replaced If no gasoline leaks are found turn the fuel dial to the ...

Page 26: ...perature Recommended Engine Oil Type 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 conditions shown in Recommended Engine Oil Type table Fuel Specifications Use unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 87 and an ethanol co...

Page 27: ...200950 2500W Portable Inverter Generator Specifications 27 Parts Diagram ...

Page 28: ...12 1 33 1ZC7DFA10 Engine 79cc 1 34 100033099 0006 Big Flange Bolt M6 x 18 2 35 100131884 Tube Sheath Silicon Resin 1 36 100131883 Fuel Tube L 275mm 1 Part Number Description Qty 37 100090871 Clamp 2 Ø9 7 x 8 1 38 100009020 Fuel Strainer 1 39 100072874 Rear Air Guide 1 40 100011004 0001 Self tapping Screw ST4 2 x 25 4 41 100092440 0007 Housing Assembly Left Handle Black 1 42 100139137 Housing Left ...

Page 29: ...ly Bottom Black 1 74 100072711 Housing Bottom Black 1 75 100072994 Step Nut M6 6 76 100072710 Rubber Damper 1 77 100011452 0003 Nut M6 4 78 100072712 Foot Bottom Housing 4 79 100154370 0003 Maintenance Panel Assembly Black 1 80 100011419 0001 Nut M5 1 81 100010885 0003 Spring Washer Ø5 1 82 100010919 0002 Flat Washer Ø5 1 83 100714558 Wire Stop Block 1 84 100011001 0004 Self tapping Screw ST4 2 x ...

Page 30: ...200950 2500W Portable Inverter Generator Specifications 30 Engine Parts Diagram ...

Page 31: ...5061 Push Rod 2 35 100075059 Valve Exhaust 1 36 100159354 Valve Intake 1 37 100075036 Lifter Valve 2 Part Number Description Qty 38 100075040 Piston Ring Set 1 39 100088147 1st Piston Ring 1 40 100088148 2nd Piston Ring 1 41 100088146 Oil Ring 1 42 100075038 Circlip 2 43 100075039 Wrist Pin 1 44 100159355 Piston 1 45 100075037 Connecting Rod 1 46 100091043 Bolt Connecting Rod 2 47 100085410 Crankc...

Page 32: ... Inverter Generator Specifications 32 Part Number Description Qty 75 100163552 Main Jet Standard 1 100163549 Main Jet Altitude 1000 2000m 100163550 Main Jet Altitude 2000 3000m 76 100006037 Fuel Bowl Mounting Bolt Gasket 1 ...

Page 33: ...200950 2500W Portable Inverter Generator Specifications 33 Wiring Diagram ...

Page 34: ... spark arrestor Generator cannot supply enough power or overheating Generator is overloaded Review load and adjust See Connecting Electrical Loads Dirty air filter Clean or replace air filter Choke in wrong position Move choke until it stops under RUN position or push in completely Engine is running but no AC output Poor cord connection Check all connections Circuit breaker is open Reset circuit b...

Page 35: ...properly 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 ...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...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 38: ...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 ...

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