Champion Power Equipment CSA40043, Owner'S Manual And Operating Instructions

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Assembly
8 Rev CSA40043-20080804
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
to 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 wheels:
12 mm wrench
Socket wrench with a 12 mm socket
Pliers (not included)
1.
Before adding oil to the engine, tip the
generator slowly so that the engine side
is up.
2. Slide the axle through both mounting
brackets.
3. Slide a wheel onto the axel.
4. Place a washer on the end.
5. Install the cotter pin through the hole on
the end of the axle.
6. Carefully bend the legs of the cotter pin
back around the axle.
7. Repeat steps 3-6 to attach the second
wheel.
Install the Support Leg
1. Attach the rubber vibration mount to
the support leg with a cap screw
(M8x20) and lock nut (M8).
2. Attach the support leg to the generator
frame with cap screws (M8x30) and lock
nuts (M8).
3. Tip the generator slowly so that it rests
on the wheels and support leg.
Connect the Battery
1. Remove the protective cover from the
red battery lead.
2. Attach the red lead to the red terminal
on the battery with the cap screw
(M6x20) and secure with the lock
washer (M6)
3. Repeat steps 1-2 for the black battery
lead.
Install the Spark Arrester
(optional)
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