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12039 Smith Ave.

Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 USA 

1-877-338-0999

www.championpowerequipment.com

PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 

Important safety instructions 
are included in this manual.

MADE IN CHINA

REV 100158-20160513

3100 Peak watts / 2800 Running watts

OWNER’S MANUAL

100158

MODEL NUMBER

Summary of Contents for 100158

Page 1: ...338 0999 www championpowerequipment com PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Important safety instructions are included in this manual MADE IN CHINA REV 100158 20160513 3100 Peak watts 2800 Running watts OWNER S MANUAL 100158 MODEL NUMBER ...

Page 2: ...which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienc...

Page 3: ...ttery Charging 12 Stopping the Engine 12 Do Not Overload Generator 12 Capacity 12 Power Management 12 Overload Operation 13 Operation at High Altitude 13 Parallel Operation 13 GFCI 14 Maintenance and Storage 15 Engine Maintenance 15 Oil 15 Spark Plugs 15 Air Filter 16 Cleaning 16 Spark Arrester Cleaning 16 Adjustments 16 Maintenance Schedule 16 Generator Maintenance 17 Storage 17 Generator Storage...

Page 4: ...e the accuracy and completeness of the information in this manual and we reserve the right to change alter and or improve the product and this document at any time without prior notice Since CPE CET highly value how our products are designed manufactured operated and are serviced and also highly value your safety and the safety of others we would like you to take the time to review this product ma...

Page 5: ...us situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage CAUTION DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury DANGER WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation w...

Page 6: ...ecking 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 approved spark...

Page 7: ...ent 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 or lacer...

Page 8: ...ed to start the engine 3 Power Panel 4 Foldaway Handle Do not use the foldaway handle to lift or carry the unit 5 Muffler 6 Carrying Handle 7 Maintenance Cover 8 Never Flat Tires Generator Controls and Features Parts Included 3 4 5 2 1 7 8 6 Your 100158 inverter generator ships with the following parts Automotive style USB adapter 2 1A and 1A ports 1 Automotive style battery charger cables 1 Oil 0...

Page 9: ... 120 Volt AC 30 Amp single phase 60 Hz electrical loads Controls and Features 13 9 6 3 4 5 8 2 1 10 Oil Warning Light Check oil level when this light turns on Engine will not run when indicator is lit 11 Overload Indicator Light This light turns ON when the generator is overloaded and will cut power to the receptacles 12 Output Light Remains ON during normal operating conditions Shuts OFF when gen...

Page 10: ...fornia como causantes de cáncer y defectos de nacimiento y otros daños reproductivos AVERTISSEMENT Ce produit contient des produits chimiques reconnus par l État de Californie pour causer le cancer et des malformations congénitales et d autres anomalies en matière de reproduction FOR RESIDENTS OF CALIFORNIA PARA LOS RESIDENTES DE CALIFORNIA POUR LES RÉSIDENTS DE LA CALIFORNIE 169 mm x 16 mm PMS 15...

Page 11: ...nty CAUTION Check oil often during the break in period Refer to the Maintenance section for recommended service intervals NOTE Once oil has been added a visual check should show oil about 1 2 threads from running out of the fill hole If using the dipstick to check oil level DO NOT screw in the dipstick while checking NOTE Add Engine Oil Cont d The engine is equipped with a low oil shut off and wil...

Page 12: ...e regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 85 Do not mix oil and gasoline Fill tank to approximately 1 4 in 6 4 mm below the top of the tank to allow for fuel expansion DO NOT pump gas directly into the generator at the gas station Use an approved container to transfer the fuel to the generator DO NOT fill fuel tank indoors DO NOT fill fuel tank when the engine is running or hot D...

Page 13: ...entilated area DO NOT place the generator near vents or intakes where exhaust fumes could be drawn into occupied or confined spaces Carefully consider wind and air currents when positioning generator Failure to follow proper safety precautions may void manufacturer s warranty Do not operate or store the generator in rain snow or wet weather Using a generator or electrical appliance in wet conditio...

Page 14: ...you or a utility worker who may be working on nearby power lines If you plan to run a portable electric generator during an outage please notify your electric utility company immediately and remember to plug your appliances directly into the generator Do not plug the generator into any electric outlet in your home Doing so could create a connection to the utility company power lines You are respon...

Page 15: ... in or turned on 2 Let the generator run at no load for several minutes to stabilize internal temperatures of the engine and generator If the engine will not be used for a period of two 2 weeks or longer please see the storage section for proper engine and fuel storage NOTE 3 Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position 4 Let the engine run until fuel starvation has stopped the engine This usually take...

Page 16: ...mber corresponding to the carburetor code found on your particular carburetor Operation using the alternative main jet at elevations lower than the recommended minimum altitude can damage the engine For operation at lower elevations the standard main jet must be used Operating the engine with the wrong engine configuration at a given altitude may increase its emissions and decrease fuel efficiency...

Page 17: ... is not stopped do not use this receptacle until is has been serviced or replaced 3 Press the Reset button located on the front of the receptacle to restore the flow of electricity If the indicator light does not go out and come back on or if the GFCI cannot be reset then it must be replaced A For the GFCI receptacles to work properly the neutral wire must be bonded to ground or to the generator f...

Page 18: ...l included or a 13 16 in or 21 mm socket not included to remove the plug 3 Inspect the electrode on the plug It must be clean and not worn to produce the spark required for ignition 4 Make certain the spark plug gap is 0 7 0 8 mm or 0 028 0 031 in 5 Refer to the spark plug recommendation chart when replacing the plug 6 Carefully thread the plug into the engine 7 Use the spark plug socket included ...

Page 19: ...adverse conditions Contact 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 Spark Arrester Cleaning 1 Allow the engine to cool completely before servicing the spark arrester 2 Remove the two screws holding the cover plate which retains the end of the spark arrester to the muffler 3 Remove the spar...

Page 20: ...the oil and lubricate the cylinder 11 Reattach the spark plug 12 Store the unit in a clean dry place out of direct sunlight Generator Maintenance Make certain that the generator is kept clean and stored properly Only operate the unit on a flat level surface in a clean dry operating environment DO NOT expose the unit to extreme conditions excessive dust dirt moisture or corrosive vapours Use a damp...

Page 21: ...Specifications Model YF166FD 331 Displacement 171cc Type 4 Stroke OHV Start Type Manual 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 Temperature Your Champion Power Equipment product is designed and rated for continuous operation at ambient temperatures up to 40 C 104...

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Page 23: ... 2 56 83 200701 04 2 Handle Right Black 1 57 2 02 002 Nut M6 T Style 2 Part Number Description Qty 58 83 200705 01 2 Handle Upper Black 1 59 83 200705 02 2 Handle Lower Black 1 60 1 9074 3 0512 1 Screw Washer Assembly M5 x 12 Black 3 61 1 5789 0635 1 Flange Bolt M6 x 35 Black 2 62 83 190006 01 Rubber Sleeve End Cover 1 63 83 190003 01 End Cover Generator 1 64 83 190001 01 Fan Generator 1 65 2 02 0...

Page 24: ... Screw Washer Assembly M5 x 35 1 129 5 1210 920 20Amp Circuit Breaker Push Button 1 130 5 1210 930 30Amp Circuit Breaker Push Button 1 131 1 818 0514 3 Screw M5 x 14 Green 2 132 83 210016 00 Speed Limiter 1 133 5 1120 036 Receptacle TT 30R 1 134 5 1870 004 Receptacle Cover Receptacle TT 30R 1 135 5 1870 005 Receptacle Cover Receptacle 5 20R GFCI 1 136 5 1000 002 1 Ignition Switch Black 1 137 5 101...

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Page 27: ...10 x 1 25 x 25 Drain 1 51 83 030009 01 Gasket Cylinder Head 1 52 2 04 003 Dowel Pin Ø10 x 14 2 53 83 040006 01 Valve Exhaust 1 Part Number Description Qty 54 83 040002 01 Valve Intake 1 55 2 01 017 Stud Bolt M6 x 32 2 56 83 010100 01 Cylinder Head 1 57 2 15 002 Spark Plug F6RTC 1 58 83 040017 01 Oil Seal Valve 1 59 83 040004 01 Guide Plate Push Rod 1 60 1 5789 0865 Flange Bolt M8 x 65 2 61 1 5789 ...

Page 28: ...BLACK BLUE GREEN RED WHITE Br WHITE BLUE GREEN YELLOW WHITE GREEN BROWN BLACK WHITE B W W L G Y W G GENERATOR ENGINE G RECEPTACLE AC COIL SUB COIL W B W O O B W C W Y O Y L C B G G R R R Y Y R W B L TCI UNIT R R B G Y G Y G Y C CARNATION A AMETHYST O ORANGE OUTPUT PANEL 120V TT 30R R W R R R W G Y B B G B O O W L C C C CIRCUIT BREAKER 20A C CIRCUIT BREAKER 30A R PARALLEL TERMINAL R Red Black W GFC...

Page 29: ...tor shuts down during operation Out of fuel Fill fuel tank Low oil level Fill crankcase to the proper level Place generator on a flat level surface Generator cannot supply 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 not properly connected Check al...

Page 30: ...trical component Normal maintenance is not covered by this warranty and is not required to be performed at a facility or by a person authorized by CPE 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...

Page 31: ... parts and labor For engines less than or equal to 80cc only the fuel tank and fuel line is subject to the evaporative emission control warranty requirements of this section 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 warranty period emission related part on your engine is defec...

Page 32: ... 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 to Subsection d below Any such emissions related part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty shall be warranted for the remainder of the ECS Warranty Period prior to the first schedu...

Page 33: ...kets Carburetor Purge Port Connector TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE You must take your CPE engine or the product on which it is installed 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 Alterna...

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