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WARRANTY*

CHAMPION POWER EQUIPMENT

3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Warranty Qualifications

Champion Power Equipment (CPE) will register this warranty upon 
receipt of your Warranty Registration Card and a copy of your sales 
receipt from one of CPE’s retail locations as proof of purchase.
Please submit your warranty registration and your proof of purchase 
within ten (10) days of the 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, CARB and/or ECCC 
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.
Customer Service
12039 Smith Ave.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 USA
www.championpowerequipment.com

Customer Service

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (PST/PDT)
Toll Free: 1-877-338-0999
[email protected]
Fax no.: 1-562-236-9429

Technical Service

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (PST/PDT)
Toll Free: 1-877-338-0999
[email protected]
24/7 Tech Support: 1-562-204-1188

WARRANTY

* 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), California Air Resources Board (CARB) and/or Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). 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 100331

Page 1: ...UCTIONS Important safety instructions are included in this manual MADE IN CHINA REV 100331 20170908 100331 MODEL NUMBER 4500 Starting Watts 3650 Running Watts PORTABLE GENERATOR Manual Start T h ree Y...

Page 2: ...California to cause cancer or birth defects and other reproductive harm WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defec...

Page 3: ...the Engine 12 Do Not Overload Generator 13 Capacity 13 Power Management 13 Operation at High Altitude 13 Maintenance and Storage 14 Engine Maintenance 14 Oil 14 Spark Plugs 14 Air Filter 14 Spark Arr...

Page 4: ...the accuracy and completeness of the information in this manual and we reserve the right to change alter and or improve the product and this document at any time without prior notice Since CPE CET hi...

Page 5: ...s 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...

Page 6: ...king Use approved transfer equipment to isolate generator from your electric utility and Notify your utility company before connecting your generator to your power system DANGER Sparks can result in f...

Page 7: ...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 WAR...

Page 8: ...MINUTES Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide This is a poison you cannot see or smell PELIGRO DANGER El uso de un generador en interiores PUEDE MATARLO EN MINUTOS El escape del generador contie...

Page 9: ...k 2 Choke Used to start the engine 3 Fuel Valve Used to turn fuel supply on and off to engine 4 Air Cleaner Protects the engine by filtering dust and debris from the intake air 5 Recoil Starter Used t...

Page 10: ...aker 4 120 Volt AC 30 Amp Twist Lock Receptacle NEMA L5 30R May be used to supply electrical power for the operation of 120 Volt AC single phase 60 Hz electrical loads 5 120 Volt AC 30 Amp Receptacle...

Page 11: ...rts Oil 0 6 qt 0 6 L Oil Funnel 1 Power Panel Symbols RESET The below symbols are located on the generator power panel Familiarize yourself with these symbols for quick reference of the components and...

Page 12: ...il will aid in starting in cold ambient 5 C 41 F NOTE We consider the first 5 hours of run time to be the break in period for the unit During the break in period stay at or below 50 of the running wat...

Page 13: ...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 fre...

Page 14: ...ll become hot If adequate cooling and breathing space are not supplied or if the generator is blocked or contained temperatures can become extremely heated and may lead to fire Surge Protection Electr...

Page 15: ...ctric utility power lines If the generator will be connected to a building electrical system consult your local utility company or a qualified electrician Connections must isolate generator power from...

Page 16: ...rong engine configuration at a given altitude may increase its emissions and decrease fuel efficiency and performance WARNING Operation at High Altitude The density of air at high altitude is lower th...

Page 17: ...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 t...

Page 18: ...sh 5 Replace the spark arrester if it is damaged 6 Position the spark arrester in the muffler and attach with the three screws Failure to clean the spark arrester will result in degraded engine perfor...

Page 19: ...disconnected from the generator Long Term Storage over 1 year For storage over 1 year the fuel tank and carburetor must be completely drained of gasoline 1 Be sure all appliances are disconnected from...

Page 20: ...must be drained and the carburetor must be thoroughly cleaned This process involves technically advanced tasks For assistance please call our Technical Support line at 1 877 338 0999 If the fuel tank...

Page 21: ...PR6ES or equivalent Make certain the spark plug gap is 0 7 0 8 mm or 0 028 0 031 in Oil Use 10 30W automotive oil Oil capacity is up to 0 6 qt 0 6 L DO NOT OVERFILL Please reference the following char...

Page 22: ...NS Parts Diagram 1 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 10 16 12 17 18 44 47 48 19 20 22 21 33 13 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73...

Page 23: ...06 Lock Washer 6 4 34 1 5789 0620 1 Flange Bolt M6 x 20 Black 4 35 24 070800 00 Reversal Valve 1 36 2 06 006 Clamp 7 x 1 1 37 24 070030 00 Hole Breather Tube 1 38 122 070014 02 Pipe Reversal Valve 67...

Page 24: ...30 32 35 37 38 12 40 41 42 43 44 46 47 21 22 23 24 31 34 36 39 53 52 45 51 50 49 55 56 57 58 54 60 62 61 63 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 74 25 93 94 95 92 91 90 97 78 79 80 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 76 59 12 7...

Page 25: ...r 1 51 1 6177 06 Flange Nut M6 3 52 21 110001 00 Shaft Governor Arm 1 53 22 123000 01 Ignition Coil Silicon Rubber 1 54 1 5789 0625 Flange Bolt M6 x 25 2 55 23 110005 01 Spring Throttle Return 1 56 23...

Page 26: ...G Y GREEN WHITE RED In W L BLACK YELLOW BLUE Br W G B W BROWN IGNITION COIL SPARKING PLUG ENGINE BLOCK B EXW FW MW1 L Y Y AVR Br 30A OIL LEVEL SW Y CONTROL BOX BLOCK Y G Y EARTH TERMINAL ENG SW R W W...

Page 27: ...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 Insufficient ventilation Ch...

Page 28: ...quired 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 A...

Page 29: ...l system is warranted for two years subject to provisions set forth below If during the warranty period emission related part on your engine is defective in materials or workmanship the part will be r...

Page 30: ...ement 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 repai...

Page 31: ...ets 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 origin...

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