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OWNER’S MANUAL & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

10006 Santa Fe Springs Road

Santa Fe Springs CA 90670

USA / 1-877-338-0999

www.championpowerequipment.com

6500 Starting Watts / 5500 Rated Watts

PORTABLE  GENERATOR

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 

Important Safety Instructions 
are included in this manual.

MADE IN CHINA

REV 41151-20140108

41151

MODEL NUMBER

Summary of Contents for 41151

Page 1: ... Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 USA 1 877 338 0999 www championpowerequipment com 6500 Starting Watts 5500 Rated Watts PORTABLE GENERATOR SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Instructions are included in this manual MADE IN CHINA REV 41151 20140108 41151 MODEL NUMBER ...

Page 2: ...r Care Team Toll Free at 1 877 338 0999 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 periods If the product is exposed to temperatures outside this range during ...

Page 3: ...e 13 Engine Maintenance 13 Oil 13 Spark Plugs 13 Air Filter 13 Spark Arrester 14 Cleaning 14 Adjustments 14 Maintenance Schedule 14 Generator Maintenance 15 Storage 15 Generator Storage 15 Specifications 16 Engine Specifications 16 Generator Specifications 16 Fuel 16 Oil 16 Spark Plugs 16 Maintenance Valve Clearance 16 An Important Message About Temperature 16 Parts Diagram 17 Parts List 18 Engine...

Page 4: ...is 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 website at www championpowerequipment com This Booklet Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and compl...

Page 5: ...kinds of information The safety symbol is used with a key word to alert you to potential hazards in operating and owning power equipment Follow all safety messages to avoid or reduce the risk of serious injury or death DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury DANGER WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if no...

Page 6: ...s metal decking 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 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 appro...

Page 7: ...al equipment in the off position and then turn them on for operation Turn electrical equipment off before stopping the generator DO NOT tamper with the governed speed DO NOT modify the generator in any way CAUTION Fuel and fuel vapours 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: ...l Tank 6 5 gallon 25 L capacity fuel tank 2 Choke Lever Used to start the engine 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 start the engine 6 Oil Filler Cap Check and fill engine oil level 7 Power Panel See Power Panel 8 Handle Generator CONTROLS AND FEATURE...

Page 9: ...e generator 4 120V 30A Twist Lock NEMA L5 30R May be used to supply electrical power for the operation of 120 Volt AC 60 Hz single phase loads 5 120 240V 30 A Twist Lock NEMA L14 30R May be used to supply electrical power for the operation of 120 240 Volt AC 30 Amp single phase 60 Hz electrical loads 6 120V AC 20 Amp Duplex NEMA 5 20R May be used to supply electrical power for the operation of 120...

Page 10: ...d Generator ships with the following parts Wheel Kit 8 in Wheel 20 3 cm 2 Bushing 2 Flange Bolt M10x105 for Wheel 2 Flat Washer 10 2 Nut M10 2 Support Leg w Vibration Mounts 1 Flange Bolt M8x16 for Support Leg 2 Handle 1 Flange Bolt M8x45 for Handle 2 Nut M8 4 Other Oil Funnel 1 Spark Plug Socket 1 ...

Page 11: ...following tools to install the wheels s 17 mm wrench OR adjustable wrench not included s Socket wrench with a 16 mm socket not included s Pliers not included 1 Before adding fuel and oil tip the generator on it s side 2 Slide the wheel bolt M10x105 through the washer sleeve and wheel 3 Slide the bolt through the mount point on the frame 4 Fasten securely with the M10 nut 5 Repeat steps 2 4 to atta...

Page 12: ...o the Maintenance section for recommended service intervals NOTE The generator rotor has a sealed pre lubricated ball bearing that requires no additional lubrication for the life of the bearing 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 Re...

Page 13: ...el valve and carburetor With gravity fed fuel supplies this compromised fuel can be drawn into the carburetor and cause damage to the engine and or potential hazards There are only a few suppliers of fuel stabilizer that are formulated to work with ethanol blend fuels Any damages or hazards caused by using improper fuel improperly stored fuel and or improperly formulated stabilizers are not covere...

Page 14: ...e engine not to start NOTE Generator Location NEVER operate the generator inside any building including garages basements crawlspaces and sheds enclosure or compartment including the generator compartment of a recreational vehicle Please consult your local authority In some areas generators must be registered with the local utility Generators used at construction sites may be subject to additional...

Page 15: ...ese 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 number to the number calculated in step 2 Surge watt...

Page 16: ...g 4 Remove oil fill cap dipstick to add oil 5 Add up to 1 1 L 1 2 qt of oil and replace oil fill cap dipstick DO NOT OVERFILL 6 Dispose of used oil at an approved waste management facility Spark Plugs 1 Remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug 2 Use the spark plug tool that shipped with your generator to remove the plug 3 Inspect the electrode on the plug It must be clean and not worn to pr...

Page 17: ...se an air compressor 25 PSI to clear dirt and debris from the engine Cleaning DO NOT spray engine with water CAUTION Water can contaminate the fuel system Every 8 hours or daily Check oil level Clean around air intake and muffler First 5 Hours Change oil Every 50 hours or every season Clean air filter Change oil if operating under heavy load or in hot environments Every 100 hours or every season C...

Page 18: ... Turn the fuel valve to the Off position 5 Let the generator run until fuel starvation has stopped the engine This usually takes a few minutes 6 The generator needs to cool completely before cleaning and storage 7 Clean the generator according to the maintenance section 8 Change the oil 9 Remove the spark plug and pour about 1 2 oz 14 8 mL of oil into the cylinder Crank the engine slowly to distri...

Page 19: ... cm Length 29 8 in 75 7 cm Maintenance Valve Clearance Intake 0 13 0 17 mm 0 005 0 007 in Exhaust 0 18 0 22 mm 0 007 0 009 in Note Tech bulletin regarding the valve adjustment procedure is on www championpowerequipment com Spark Plugs OEM spark plug NHSP F6RTC Replacement spark plug NGK BPR6ES or equivalent Make certain the spark plug gap is 0 7 0 8 mm or 0 028 0 031 in An Important Message About ...

Page 20: ...17 REV 41151 20140108 ENGLISH 41151 Parts Diagram SPECIFICATIONS ...

Page 21: ...789 0608 Flange Bolt M6 8 2 48 152 192300 00 Air Guide 1 49 152 190005 00 Rubber Fore Cover A 1 50 152 190005 01 Rubber Fore Cover B 1 51 44 402 Engine 1 Part Number Description Qty 52 152 200700 12 Handle 1 53 1 6177 1 08 Flange Lock Nut M8 10 54 1 5789 0845 Flange Bolt M8 45 2 55 1 862 06 Lock Washer Ø6 2 56 1 5789 0612 Flange Bolt M6 12 9 57 5 1900 029 Grounding Line 150mm 1 58 152 201200 04 Mo...

Page 22: ...19 REV 41151 20140108 ENGLISH 41151 SPECIFICATIONS Engine Parts Diagram ...

Page 23: ... Lower 1 53 46 010100 00 Cylinder Head 1 54 2 01 010 Stud Bolt M8 35 2 55 2 15 002 F6RTC Spark Plug F6RTC 1 56 2 08 014 Flange Bolt M10 80 4 Part Number Description Qty 57 46 020002 00 Gasket Cylinder Head Cover 1 58 46 021000 00 Cylinder Head Cover CPE 1 59 45 020001 02 Breather Tube 1 60 45 020100 00 Bolt Cylinder Head Cover 1 61 2 08 039 Bolt Drain M12 1 5 15 2 62 46 041000 00 Camshaft EPA 1 63...

Page 24: ...21 REV 41151 20140108 ENGLISH 41151 Wiring Diagram SPECIFICATIONS ...

Page 25: ...ded Review load and adjust See Power Management Insufficient ventilation Check for air restriction Move to a well ventilated area No AC output Cable not properly connected Check all connections Connected device is defective Replace defective device Circuit breaker is open Reset circuit breaker Faulty brush assembly Replace brush assembly Service Centre Faulty AVR auto voltage regulator Replace AVR...

Page 26: ... 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 warranty Other...

Page 27: ...bject 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 repaired or replaced by CPE OWNER WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES As the small off road engine owner you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your Owner s Manual CPE recommends that you retain all your receip...

Page 28: ...hall be warranted for the remainder of the ECS Warranty Period c Any warranted emissions related part which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the Owner s Manual 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...

Page 29: ...stalled 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 Claims for repair or adjustment found to be caused solely by defects in material or workmanship will not be denied because the engine...

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