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200911 - 3550W PORTAbLE GENERATOR

IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS

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fuel Safety

 

DANGER

GASOLINE AND GASOLINE VAPORS ARE HIGHLY 
FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE.

Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.

Gasoline and gasoline vapors:

 

Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.

 

Gasoline can cause a fire or explosion if ignited.

 

Gasoline is a liquid fuel but it’s vapors can ignite.

 

Gasoline is a skin irritant and needs to be cleaned up 
immediately if spilled on skin or clothes.

 

Gasoline has a distinctive odor, this will help detect potential 
leaks quickly.

 

Gasoline expands or contracts with ambient temperatures. 
Never fill the gasoline tank to full capacity, as gasoline needs 
room to expand when temperatures rise.

 

In the case of any petroleum gasoline fire, flames should never 
be extinguished unless the fuel supply valve can be turned 
OFF. By not doing so, if a fire is extinguished and the supply 
of fuel is not turned OFF, an explosion hazard could be created.

When adding or removing gasoline:

DO NOT light or smoke cigarettes.

Always turn the generator off and let cool for a minimum of two 
minutes before removing the gasoline cap. Afterwards, loosen 
gasoline cap to relieve pressure 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 NOT attempt to start a damaged generator. 

Always make certain that the gasoline cap, air filter, spark plug, 
fuel lines and exhaust system are properly secured, connected 
and in place.

Always allow spilled gasoline to evaporate fully before attempting 
to start the engine.

Make certain that the generator is resting firmly on level ground.

When operating the generator:

DO NOT move or tip the generator during operation.

DO NOT tip the generator or allow fuel or oil to spill.

When transporting or servicing the generator:

Make certain that the fuel valve is in the OFF position and the 
gasoline tank is empty.

Disconnect the spark plug wire.

When storing the generator:

Store away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat and other 
sources of ignition.

Do not store generator or gasoline near furnaces, water heaters, 
or any other appliances that produce heat or have automatic 
ignitions.

 

WARNING

Never use a gasoline container, gasoline tank, or any other fuel 
item that is broken, cut, torn or damaged.

Summary of Contents for 200911

Page 1: ...perating 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 P...

Page 2: ...cal Loads 19 Do Not Overload Generator 20 Stopping the Engine 20 Moving the Generator 21 Operation at High Altitude 21 Maintenance 21 Cleaning the Generator 22 Changing the Engine Oil 22 Cleaning and Adjusting the Spark Plug 22 Cleaning the Air Filter 22 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 ...

Page 3: ...s exercise common sense and always err on the side of caution when operating the product to ensure no accident property damage or injury occurs We want you to continue to use and be satisfied with your CPE product for years to come When contacting CPE about parts and or service you will need to supply the complete model and serial numbers of your product Transcribe the information found on your pr...

Page 4: ...g 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 cords t...

Page 5: ... result When starting engine pull the starter 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 mod...

Page 6: ...om 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 NOT a...

Page 7: ...ize 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 rating from 85 to 87 20200407 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 Fuel C WARNI...

Page 8: ...ore 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 cause ...

Page 9: ...etation of these symbols will allow you to more safely operate the product SYMBOL MEANING ON STOP or OFF Neutral Floating Neutral circuit IS NOT electrically connected to the frame ground of the generator Circuit Breaker Reset Push Locking Receptacle RV Ready Receptacle Choke Run SYMBOL MEANING Fuel Gasoline Valve ON OFF Ground Terminal Hertz Volts Run time Gasoline Tank Full Gasoline Tank Empty ...

Page 10: ...d privileged and shall not be disclosed to or used by or for outside parties without the explicit consent of Champion Power Equipment Starting the Engine DANGER Move generator outside and far away from windows doors and intake ventilation covers 1 Check oil level Recommended oil is 10W 30 2 Check gasoline level When adding gasoline use a minimum octane rating of E87 and an ethanol content of 10 or...

Page 11: ...gine 3 Fuel Valve Used to turn fuel supply on and off to engine 4 Air Filter Protects the engine by filtering dust and debris from the intake air 5 Never Flat Wheels 8 in 20 3 cm 6 Recoil Starter Used to manually start the engine 7 Oil Fill Cap Dipstick Used to check and fill oil level 8 Control Panel See Control Panel section 9 Folding Handle Used to move unit by lifting and rolling on wheels Do ...

Page 12: ...or against electrical overloads RECEPTACLES A W 120V AC 30A Locking NEMA L5 30R May be used to supply electrical power for operation of 120 Volt AC 30 Amp single phase 60 Hz electrical loads B t 120V AC 30A RV NEMA TT 30R May be used to supply electrical power for operation of 120 Volt AC 30 Amp single phase 60 Hz electrical loads C A 2 120V AC 20A NEMA 5 20R May be used to supply electrical power...

Page 13: ...age and total run time The LCD displays each mode for several seconds and then automatically cycles through MODE DESCRIPTION Frequency Hz Output frequency in hertz Example 60 0 hertz Voltage V Output voltage of the generator Example 120 volts Total Run Time Hrs Total run time of the generator since first operation Example 16 hours ...

Page 14: ... Assembly Parts Wheels 8 in 20 3 cm Never Flat Wheel A 2 Roll Pin B 2 Large R clip C 2 Engine Vibration Mounts Support Leg with Vibration Mounts D 1 Flange Bolt M8 16 E 2 Flange Lock Nut M8 F 2 Folding Handle Handle G 1 Short Pin H 1 Small R clip I 1 Tools Needed Metric wrench or socket set Pliers A D G H I E F B C ...

Page 15: ...thout first removing the shipping support brackets Damage to the generator as a result of not removing the brackets will void the warranty 4 BEFORE filling the engine with oil or gasoline tip the generator onto its recoil end Tip onto the flattened cardboard box the generator came in or other protective surface so as to not scratch the frame 5 Remove the bolts from the orange support brackets Bolt...

Page 16: ... 5W 30 Synthetic 10W 40 5W 30 1 Place the generator on a flat level surface 2 Remove oil fill cap dipstick to add oil 3 Using a funnel add up to 16 9 fl oz 0 5 qt of oil not included and replace oil fill cap dipstick DO NOT OVERFILL 4 Check engine oil level at every use and add as needed MAX OIL DIP STICK NOTICE Once oil has been added a visual check should show oil about 1 2 threads from running ...

Page 17: ...tor while filling NOTICE The generator engine works well with 10 or less ethanol blend gasoline When using ethanol gasoline blends there are some issues worth noting Ethanol gasoline blends can absorb more water than gasoline alone These blends can eventually separate leaving water or a watery goo in the tank fuel valve and carburetor The compromised gasoline can be drawn into the carburetor and c...

Page 18: ...rt or storage Place the generator in a well ventilated area DO NOT place the generator near vents or intakes where exhaust fumes could be drawn into occupied or confined spaces Carefully consider wind and air currents when positioning generator Failure to follow proper safety precautions may void manufacturer s warranty WARNING Do not operate or store the generator in rain snow or wet weather Usin...

Page 19: ...tarter After first pull move choke to RUN position for up to 3 pulls of the recoil starter Too much choke leads to spark plug fouling engine flooding due to lack of incoming air This will cause the engine not to start NOTICE For gas starting in cold ambient temperature 59 F 15 C the choke must be in 100 of the CHOKE position for recoil start procedures Do not over choke As soon as engine starts gr...

Page 20: ... 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 number to the number calculated in step 2 Starting wattage is the surge of power needed to start some electric driven equipment Fol...

Page 21: ...arburetor 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 Technical Bulletin area of the CPE website The part number and recommended minimum altitude for the application of the high altitude carburetor main jet is listed in the following table In order to select the correct ...

Page 22: ...lect the proper grade for your operating environment 1 Remove the oil drain plug with a 10 mm socket not included and extension 2 Allow the oil to drain completely into an appropriate container 3 Replace the oil drain plug 4 Remove the oil fill cap dipstick to add oil 5 Add oil according to Add Engine Oil in Assembly section DO NOT OVERFILL Oil not included for routine maintenance 6 Dispose of use...

Page 23: ...cal 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 with a spark arrestor Adjusting the Governor WARNING Tampering ...

Page 24: ...e OFF 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 Turn the fuel valve to the ON position 4 Start and run the generator for ...

Page 25: ...erm Storage Removing from Storage If the generator has been improperly stored for a long period of time with gasoline in the gasoline tank and or carburetor all fuel must be drained and the carburetor must be thoroughly cleaned 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 e...

Page 26: ...ure 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 Synthetic 10W 40 5W 30 NOTICE Temperature will affect engine oil and engine performance Change the type of engine oil used based on the temperature to suit the engine needs Fuel Specifications Use unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 87 and an ethanol content of 10 or less by volume DO NO...

Page 27: ...200911 3550W Portable Generator Specifications 27 Parts Diagram 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 87 ...

Page 28: ...lange Nut M8 Black Zinc 10 31 51011HY020410 0001 Vibration Mount 2 Frame 2 32 90406 0800 0301 Washer Black Zinc 1 Part Number Description Qty 33 90722 YEC0210 0001 Plug End 1 34 51005HY020410 0001 Vibration Mount 1 Frame 2 35 51016 YGK0110 H7A0 Support Leg 1 36 90001 0816 0305 Flange Bolt M8 x 16 Black Zinc 3 37 51014HY9X0110 0000 Vibration Mount Support Leg 2 38 90583 YGK0110 03A0 R Pin 1 39 9050...

Page 29: ...1 Y020310 00A1 End Housing 1 73 90408 Y020210 0001 Flat Washer Black Zinc 1 74 30049 Y040120 0900 Bolt M8 x 220 Rotor 1 75 30060 YGK0110 0000 AVR 1 76 31320 YGK0110 0000 Carbon Brush Assembly 1 77 31303HY020110 0000 Terminal Block 1 78 31310 YGK0110 0000 Stator AL D160 x 120 1 79 31330 YGK0110 0000 Rotor AL D160 x 120 1 80 35650 YGK0110 H700 Control Panel 1 81 18250 YGK0110 0000 Spark Arrestor Inn...

Page 30: ...45 28 27 29 25 5 9 11 8 7 13 52 12 70 23 79 80 19 18 24 16 17 15 3 72 72 66 2 42 71 71 54 58 65 36 67 68 39 64 40 38 37 35 43 55 55 26 20 1 31 4 61 22 49 50 21 53 60 47 48 59 78 75 76 77 62 63 33 34 32 41 44 46 73 64 83 51 84 10 30 55 55 69 74 81 28 30 7 62 63 29 25 9 8 79 80 7 11 82 ...

Page 31: ...401 Oil Dipstick Subassembly 1 32 16001 Z010110 0000 Carburetor Gasket 1 33 16002 Z050110 0000 Carburetor Insulator Gasket 1 34 16003 Z010110 0000 Carburetor Insulator Plate 1 Part Number Description Qty 35 16012 Z010310 0000 Throttle Valve Returning Spring 1 36 16061 Z010110 0000 Governor Arm 1 37 16062 Z010210 0000 Governor Rod Blue White Zinc 1 38 16063 Z010310 00A0 Spring Governor 1 39 16070 Z...

Page 32: ...ng 2 72 90682 Z300110 0001 Oil Seal Ø25 x Ø41 25 x 6 2 73 90685 Z030610 01A1 Clamp Ø8 x 7 x 0 6 1 74 90686 Z010810 00M1 Fuel Pipe Ø4 5 x Ø8 5 x 140 1 75 28200 Z141010 H301 Recoil Starter Assembly 1 76 90408 0600 03 Washer Black Zinc 3 77 90001 0608 03 Hexagon Flange Bolt M6 x 8 Black Zinc 3 78 28110 Z010610 L400 Shroud 1 79 12121 Z810120 0000 Exhaust Valve 1 80 12111 Z810110 0000 Inlet Valve 1 81 ...

Page 33: ...WITCH KG E OIL SENSOR COLOR LIST Gray Br Brown AC WINDING IGNITION COIL SPARK PLUG EXCITATION WINDING FIELD WINDING 30A GROUND CONTROL MODULE 20A CIRCUIT BREAKER TT 30R RECEPTACLE GENERATOR OUTPUT PANEL ENGINE V F T R R R R R R R Bu Bu Bu Bu Bu BL Y Y G Y G Y G Y G Y G Y G BL Y Gr W Bu R W Bu Gr W Bu Bu BL CIRCUIT BREAKER L5 30R RECEPTACLE 5 20R RECEPTACLE ENG SWITCH KG E ...

Page 34: ...eating 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 breaker Faulty brush assembly Replace brush assembly Service C...

Page 35: ...erly 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 a...

Page 36: ...e condition exits CPE will repair your small off road engine SORE and equipment at no cost to you including diagnosis parts and labor MANUFACTURER S WARRANTY COVERAGE This Emissions Control System is warranted for two years If any emissions related part on your small off road engine SORE and equipment is defective the part will be repaired or replaced by CPE OWNER WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES As the ...

Page 37: ...l shall 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 a time not less than the remainder of the ECS Warranty Peri...

Page 38: ... Mounting Brackets 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...

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