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Warranty 

CHAMPION POWER EQUIPMENT 

1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 
Effective September 1, 2006. Replaces all 

undated warranties and all warranties dated 
before September 1, 2006. 

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 one (1) year from the original date of 

purchase (90 days for commercial & 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 

Generators 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 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. Normal maintenance such 
as spark plugs, air filters, adjustments, fuel 

system cleaning and obstruction due to buildup is 
not covered by this warranty.  

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 cause by parts that are not original 
Champion Power Equipment parts. 

This warranty does not apply to generators 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 
generator. THIS WARRANTY IS 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. Your state 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 
10006 Santa Fe Springs Rd. 

Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 

Customer Service 

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (PST/PDT) 
Toll Free: 1-877-338-0999 

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] 

 

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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