Champion Power Equipment 41153 Owner'S Manual And Operating Instructions Download Page 3

Table of Contents 

 

 

 

Introduction ..................................... 1

 

Portable Power Generator ........................ 1

 

Accessories ................................................  1

 

This Booklet .............................................. 1

 

Manual Conventions ......................... 2

 

Safety Rules ...................................... 3

 

Controls and Features ....................... 5

 

Generator .................................................. 5

 

Power Panel .............................................. 6

 

Parts Included .......................................... 7

 

Assembly .......................................... 8

 

Remove the Generator from the Shipping 

Carton ....................................................... 8

 

Install the Wheel Kit ................................. 8

 

Install the Support Leg ............................. 8

 

Add Engine Oil ......................................... 9

 

Add Fuel .................................................... 9

 

Grounding ...............................................  10

 

Operation ........................................ 11

 

Generator Location .................................. 11

 

Grounding ................................................ 11

 

Surge Protection ...................................... 11

 

Starting the Engine .................................. 11

 

Connecting Electrical Loads .................... 11

 

Stopping the Engine ............................... 12

 

Do Not Overload Generator ................... 12

 

Capacity ...............................................  12

 

Power Management ............................ 12

 

Wattage Reference Chart ........................ 13

 

Maintenance ................................... 14

 

Engine Maintenance ............................... 14

 

Oil ........................................................  14

 

Spark Plugs ......................................... 14

 

Air Filter .............................................. 15

 

Cleaning .............................................. 15

 

Adjustments ........................................  15

 

Maintenance Schedule ........................ 15

 

Generator Maintenance .......................... 15

 

Storage ........................................... 16

 

Engine Storage ........................................ 16

 

Generator Storage ................................... 16

 

Specifications ................................. 17

 

Engine Specifications .............................. 17

 

Generator Specifications ......................... 17

 

Fuel ..........................................................  17

 

Oil ............................................................ 17

 

Spark Plugs ............................................. 17

 

Valve Clearance ....................................... 17

 

Parts Diagram ......................................... 18

 

Parts List ................................................. 19

 

Wiring Diagram ...................................... 21

 

Troubleshooting ............................. 22

 

Warranty ........................................ 23

 

Warranty Qualifications ......................... 23

 

Repair/Replacement Warranty .............. 23

 

Do not return the unit to the place of 
purchase .................................................. 23

 

Warranty Exclusions ............................... 23

 

Normal Wear ....................................... 23

 

Installation, Use and Maintenance ..... 23

 

Other Exclusions ................................. 23

 

Limits of Implied Warranty and 

Consequential Damage ........................... 23

 

Contact Information ............................... 23

 

Address ................................................ 23

 

Customer Service ................................ 23

 

Technical Service ................................. 23

 

Notes .............................................. 24

 

 
 

Summary of Contents for 41153

Page 1: ...41153 Rev 41153 20090618 10006 Santa Fe Springs Road Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 USA Made in China 6500 Peak Watts 5500 Running Watts PORTABLE GENERATOR Owner s Manual and Operating Instructions...

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Page 3: ...ference Chart 13 Maintenance 14 Engine Maintenance 14 Oil 14 Spark Plugs 14 Air Filter 15 Cleaning 15 Adjustments 15 Maintenance Schedule 15 Generator Maintenance 15 Storage 16 Engine Storage 16 Gener...

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Page 5: ...t 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 power cables and storm kits please visi...

Page 6: ...minently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serio...

Page 7: ...ting parts Tie up long hair and remove jewelry Operate equipment with guards in place DO NOT wear loose fitting clothing dangling drawstrings or items that could become caught DANGER Generator produce...

Page 8: ...away from sparks open flames pilot lights heat and other sources of ignition WARNING Rapid retraction of the starter cord will pull hand and arm towards the engine faster than you can let go Unintent...

Page 9: ...ity fuel tank 2 Fuel Valve Turn this valve to the On position to supply fuel to the engine 3 Choke Lever Used to start the engine 4 Air Cleaner Protects the engine by filtering dust and debris from th...

Page 10: ...5 Amps or 3000 watts of power 5 120 240 V 25 A Twist Lock Protected by a 25 A double throw circuit breaker on each 120 Volt leg of the receptacle This receptacle powers 240 Volt AC 60 Hz single phase...

Page 11: ...ur 41153 Gasoline Powered Generator ships with the following parts Wheel Kit 10 Solid Wheel 2 piece Axle Assembly 2 sets Support Leg 1 piece Vibration Mounts 2 piece Support Leg Hardware 1 set Battery...

Page 12: ...install the wheel kit and support leg Install the Wheel Kit CAUTION The wheel kit is not intended for over the road use You will need the following tools to install the wheel kit 17 mm wrench OR adjus...

Page 13: ...often during the break in period Refer to the Maintenance section for recommended service intervals NOTE The generator rotor has a sealed pre lubricated ball bearing that requires no additional lubri...

Page 14: ...ult in electric shock A ground terminal connected to the frame of the generator has been provided on the power panel For remote grounding connect of a length of heavy gauge 12 AWG minimum copper wire...

Page 15: ...our sensitive equipment Surge suppressors come in single or multi outlet styles They re designed to protect against virtually all short duration voltage fluctuations 2 Obtain an Uninterruptible Power...

Page 16: ...ting wattage of all devices identified in step 1 Add this number to the number calculated in step 2 Surge wattage is the extra burst of power needed to start some electric driven equipment Following t...

Page 17: ...00 Water Heater 4000 Security System 180 AM FM Radio 300 Garage Door Opener 1 2 HP 500 600 Battery Charger 12V DC 110 Heating Cooling Air Conditioner 12000 BTU 1700 2500 Fan 300 600 Furnace Fan 1 3 HP...

Page 18: ...the proper grade of oil for your operating environment 1 Remove the oil drain plug with a 12 mm socket and extension 2 Allow the oil to drain completely 3 Replace the drain plug 4 Remove oil fill cap...

Page 19: ...cate the nearest Champion Power Equipment certified service dealer for your generator or engine maintenance needs Every 8 hours or daily Check oil level Clean around air intake and muffler First 5 Hou...

Page 20: ...the fuel line and carburetor to prevent gum from forming 4 Add a fuel stabilizer into the fuel tank 5 Change the oil 6 Remove the spark plug and pour about ounce of oil into the cylinder Crank the eng...

Page 21: ...6 5 US gallons 25 L Use regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 85 Oil Oil capacity is 1 16 qt 1 1 L Spark Plugs Your generator comes equipped with a long reach plug 19 mm Intermitt...

Page 22: ...Specifications 18 Rev 41153 20090618 Parts Diagram...

Page 23: ...8 Conduit 1 25 ST05FD 05215004 Build up 1 26 ST182FDE 1000000 G Engine 1 27 ST05FD 1151600 Cover 1 28 GB5789 M6 8 Flange Bolt M6 8 4 29 ST05FD 1152020 4CSA Rotor comp 1 30 GB96 10 Washer 10 1 31 GB724...

Page 24: ...Uncork baffle 6 2 77 GB896 8 Uncork baffle 8 2 78 ST182FD 1742202 UC Handle underlay 2 79 27 001 Pin 2 80 GB5789 M8 35 Flange Bolt M8 35 2 81 GB96 8 24 3 Big washer 8 2 82 ST182FD 1742003 UC Straight...

Page 25: ...Specifications Rev 41153 20090618 21 Wiring Diagram...

Page 26: ...ower or overheating Generator is overloaded Review load and adjust See Power Management Insufficient ventilation Check for air restriction Move to a well ventilated area No AC output Cable not properl...

Page 27: ...ole Installation Use and Maintenance This warranty will not apply to parts and or labor if this generator is deemed to have been misused neglected involved in an accident abused loaded beyond the gene...

Page 28: ...Notes 24 Rev 41153 20090618 Notes...

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