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OWNER’S MANUAL & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3750 Starting Watts / 3000 Rated Watts

PORTABLE GENERATOR

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 

Important safety instructions 
are included in this manual.

MADE IN CHINA

REV 100215-20150718

Recoil Start

100215

MODEL NUMBER

12039 Smith Ave.

Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

USA / 1-877-338-0999

www.championpowerequipment.com

Summary of Contents for 100215

Page 1: ...d Watts PORTABLE GENERATOR SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Important safety instructions are included in this manual MADE IN CHINA REV 100215 20150718 Recoil Start 100215 MODEL NUMBER 12039 Smith Ave Santa Fe...

Page 2: ...ge on the cover For residents of California WARNING This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects and other reproductive harm AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE A...

Page 3: ...er Management 13 Maintenance and Storage 14 Engine Maintenance 14 Oil 14 Spark Plugs 14 Air Filter 14 Spark Arrester 15 Cleaning 15 Adjustments 15 Maintenance Schedule 15 Generator Maintenance 16 Stor...

Page 4: ...t 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...

Page 5: ...s 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...

Page 6: ...cking 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...

Page 7: ...can cause a fire or explosion if ignited LPG is heavier than air and can settle in low places while dissipating LPG has a distinctive odor added to help detect potential leaks quickly In any petroleum...

Page 8: ...anual for future reference Generator Controls and Features 1 Fuel Valve Used to turn fuel supply on and off to engine 2 Choke Used to start the engine 3 Air Filter Protects the engine by filtering dus...

Page 9: ...operation of 120 Volt AC 30 Amp single phase 60 Hz electrical loads 4 120 Volt AC 30 Amp Receptacle NEMA TT 30 May be used to supply electrical power for the operation of 120 Volt AC 30 Amp single ph...

Page 10: ...or ships with the following parts Wheel Kit 8 in 20 3 cm Wheel 2 Pin Roll 16 x 10 x 97 for Wheel 2 R Shape Pin 2 Support Leg w Vibration Mounts 1 Flange Bolt M8x16 for Support Leg 2 Handle 1 Flange Bo...

Page 11: ...wheel kit and support leg Install the Wheel Kit Install the Support Leg 1 Attach the support leg to the generator frame with flange bolts M8x16 and flange lock nuts M8 2 Tip the generator slowly so th...

Page 12: ...ife of the bearing NOTE The recommended oil type is 10W 30 automotive oil NOTE Synthetic oil may be used after the 5 hour initial break in period Using synthetic oil does not increase the recommended...

Page 13: ...0 pound capacity LPG tanks with Type 1 right hand Acme threads Verify the requalification date on the tank has not expired All new cylinders must be purged of air and moisture prior to filling Used cy...

Page 14: ...lectrical devices that require a grounded receptacle pin connection will not function if the receptacle ground pin is not functional Generator Location NEVER operate the generator inside any building...

Page 15: ...ompany power lines You are responsible for ensuring that your generator s electricity does not feed back into the electric utility power lines If the generator will be connected to a building electric...

Page 16: ...d attached 2 Allow the engine to run for several minutes to stabilize 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 P...

Page 17: ...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 Engine Maintenance To prevent accidental starting remove and grou...

Page 18: ...and muffler Check hoses for leaks First 5 Hours Change oil Every 50 hours or every season Clean air filter Change oil if operating under heavy load or in hot environments Every 100 hours or every sea...

Page 19: ...alve on the generator to the Off position 6 The generator needs to cool completely before cleaning and storage 7 Disconnect the fuel hose from the LPG cylinder 8 Clean the generator according to the m...

Page 20: ...ap is 0 7 0 8 mm or 0 028 0 031 in Oil Use 10W 30 automotive oil Oil capacity is up to 0 6 qt 0 6 L DO NOT OVERFILL Please reference the following chart for recommended oil types for use in the genera...

Page 21: ...ED In W L BLACK YELLOW BLUE Br W G B W BROWN IGNITION COIL SPARKING PLUG ENGINE BLOCK B EXW FW MW1 L Y Y AVR Br 25A OIL LEVEL SW Y CONTROL BOX BLOCK Y G Y EARTH TERMINAL W W W G Y G Y G Y Y Y L L R W...

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Page 23: ...t M6 x 12 9 43 122 070200 08 76 Plate 1 44 1 823 0408 Screw M4 x 8 2 45 1 93 04 Lock Washer 4 2 46 1 97 1 04 Washer 4 2 Part Number Description Qty 47 27 136000 01 Pressure Reducing Valve Assembly 1 4...

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Page 25: ...003 00 Arm Governor 1 51 1 6177 06 Flange Nut M6 3 52 21 110001 00 Shaft Governor Arm 1 53 22 123000 01 Ignition Coil Silicon Rubber 1 54 1 5789 0625 Flange Bolt M6 25 2 Part Number Description Qty 55...

Page 26: ...l 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...

Page 27: ...or 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 Insta...

Page 28: ...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 CON...

Page 29: ...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 CP...

Page 30: ...ets 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 origin...

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