Champion Power Equipment 42431 Owner'S Manual And Operating Instructions Download Page 12

Assembly 

8  

Rev 

42431-20090227

 

Assembly

 

Your generator requires some assembly. 

This unit ships from our factory without oil. 
It must be properly serviced with fuel and oil 

before operation. 
 

If you have any questions regarding the 

assembly of your generator, call our help 
line at 1-877-338-0999. Please have your 

serial number and model number available. 

 

Remove the Generator from 
the Shipping Carton 

1.

 

Set the shipping carton on a solid, flat 
surface. 

2.

 

Remove everything from the carton 

except the generator. 

3.

 

Carefully cut each corner of the box 

from top to bottom. Fold each side flat 
on the ground to provide a surface area  

Install the Spark Arrester 

Insert the spark arrester screen into the 
muffler outlet. Secure the spark arrester by 

placing the cover plate over the end of the 

screen, with the lettering facing outward.  
 

 

 

Secure the cover plate with the two screws 
and lock washers provided with the spark 

arrester kit. 

Add Engine Oil 

 CAUTION 

DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine 
before it has been properly filled with the 
recommended type and amount of oil. Damage 
to the generator as a result of failure to follow 
these instructions will void your warranty. 
 

1.

 

Place the generator on a flat, level 

surface. 

2.

 

Remove oil fill cap/dipstick to add oil. 

 

 

 

3.

 

Add 0.42 qt (0.4 L) of oil and replace oil 
fill cap/dipstick. 

4.

 

Check engine oil level daily and add as 

needed. 

CAUTION 

The engine is equipped with a low-oil-shutoff and 
the generator will stop when the oil level in the 
crankcase falls below the threshold level. 
 

 

  NOTE 

Check oil 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 lubrication 
for the life of the bearing. 
 

 

Summary of Contents for 42431

Page 1: ...Fe Springs Road Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 USA Made in China 1500 Peak Watts 1200 Running Watts PORTABLE GENERATOR SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Instructions are included in this manual Owne...

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Page 3: ...intenance 12 Engine Maintenance 12 Oil 12 Spark Plug 12 Air Filter 12 Spark Arrester 13 Cleaning 13 Adjustments 13 Maintenance Schedule 13 Generator Maintenance 13 Storage 14 Engine Storage 14 Generat...

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Page 5: ...ories 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 visit our we...

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: ...Operate equipment with guards in place 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...

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: ...alve 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 the intake air 5 Recoil...

Page 10: ...r 2 Intelligauge Three mode digital meter for running hours voltage and hertz 3 120 V 20 A Receptacle This receptacle powers 120 Volt AC single phase 60 Hz loads requiring up to 1200 Watts of power Pr...

Page 11: ...20090227 7 Parts Included Your 42431 Gasoline Powered Generator ships with the following parts Spark Arrester Kit Spark Arrester 1 piece Cover Plate 1 piece Screws Lock Washers 2 pieces Oil Funnel 1...

Page 12: ...reen with the lettering facing outward Secure the cover plate with the two screws and lock washers provided with the spark arrester kit Add Engine Oil CAUTION DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engi...

Page 13: ...on DO NOT fill fuel tank indoors DO NOT fill fuel tank when the engine is running or hot DO NOT overfill the fuel tank DO NOT light cigarettes or smoke when filling the fuel tank Grounding Your genera...

Page 14: ...uipment 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 Supply UPS devic...

Page 15: ...e 3 Plug in and turn on the first item It is best to attach the item with the largest load first 4 Allow the engine to stabilize 5 Plug in and turn on the next item 6 Allow the engine to stabilize 7 R...

Page 16: ...ly 3 Replace the drain plug 4 Remove oil fill cap dipstick to add oil 5 Add 0 42 qt 0 4 L of oil and replace oil fill cap dipstick 6 Dispose of used oil at an approved waste management facility Spark...

Page 17: ...act our help line at 1 877 338 0999 to locate the nearest Champion Power Equipment certified service dealer for your generator or engine maintenance needs Every 8 hours or daily Check oil level Clean...

Page 18: ...ompletely from 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 cylinde...

Page 19: ...4 5 L Use regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 85 Oil Oil capacity is 0 42 qt 0 4 L Spark Plugs Your generator comes equipped with a 1 2 long reach plug 12 7mm Intermittent use l...

Page 20: ...Specifications 16 Rev 42431 20090227 Parts Diagram...

Page 21: ...S5 12 Screw M5x12 2 23 ST02FD 1151201 Build up 1 24 ST02FD 05212007 Conduit 1 25 ST02FD 1151201 Build up 1 26 GB41 N 6 Nut M6 1 27 ST02FD 1151207 M Grounding Wire 1 28 ST154FD 2000003 Motor Mount C Re...

Page 22: ...D Fuel Tank Wing 2 54 ST154FD 3000005 Alternator Front Frame 1 55 GB5789 FB8 20 Flange Bolt M8 20 4 56 ST154FD 3001000 Rotor Comp 1 57 ST154FD 3000006 Stator Cover 1 58 ST154FD 3002000 Stator Assembl...

Page 23: ...Specifications Rev 42431 20090227 19 Wiring Diagram...

Page 24: ...ply enough power 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...

Page 25: ...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 26: ...ng diagnosis parts and labor MANUFACTURER S EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY COVERAGE This emission control system is warranted for two years subject to provisions set forth below If during the warran...

Page 27: ...ired or replaced under the ECS Warranty shall be warranted for any remainder of the ECS Warranty Period b Any warranted emissions related part which is scheduled only for regular inspection as specifi...

Page 28: ...gs Seals Gaskets and Clamps associated with these listed systems Evaporative Emissions Fuel Tank Fuel Cap Fuel Line Fuel Line Fittings Clamps Pressure Relief Valves Control Valves Control Solenoids El...

Page 29: ...Notes Rev 42431 20090227 25 Notes...

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