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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

MODEL #100320

6500W DUAL FUEL GENERATOR 

Made in China - REV 20200327

Champion Power Equipment, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA USA

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 This manual contains important safety precautions which should be read and understood before operating the product. Failure to do 

so could result in serious injury. This manual should remain with the product.
Specifications, descriptions and illustrations in this manual are as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to change without notice.
Covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patent Numbers: 9,435,273, D710,802, and other U.S. and foreign patents pending.

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Summary of Contents for 100320

Page 1: ... and understood before operating the product Failure to do so could result in serious injury This manual should remain with the product Specifications descriptions and illustrations in this manual are as accurate as known at the time of publication but are subject to change without notice Covered by one or more of the following U S Patent Numbers 9 435 273 D710 802 and other U S and foreign patent...

Page 2: ...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 F When your product is needed your product may be operated at temperatures ranging from 15 C 5 F to 50 C 122 F for short periods If the product is exposed to temperatures outside this range during storage it should be brought back within...

Page 3: ...or Location 14 Grounding 14 Surge Protection 14 Fuel Selector Switch 15 Starting the Engine 15 Gas 15 LPG 16 Connecting Electrical Loads 16 Do Not Overload Generator 17 Capacity 17 Power Management 17 Stopping the Engine 18 Operation at High Altitude 18 Maintenance and Storage 19 Engine Maintenance 19 Oil 19 Spark Plugs 19 Air Filter 19 Spark Arrester 20 Cleaning 20 Adjustments 20 Maintenance Sche...

Page 4: ...is product manual and other product materials thoroughly and be fully aware and knowledgeable of the assembly operation dangers and maintenance of the product before use Fully familiarize yourself and make sure others who plan on operating the product fully familiarize themselves too with the proper safety and operation procedures before each use Please always exercise common sense and always erro...

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: ...bare wires or receptacles DO NOT use electrical cords that are worn damaged or frayed DO NOT operate generator in wet weather DO NOT allow children or unqualified persons to operate or service the generator Use a ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI in damp areas and areas containing conductive material such as metal decking Use approved transfer equipment to isolate generator from your electric ...

Page 7: ...r s running capacity can damage the generator and or electrical devices connected to it DO NOT overload the generator Start the generator and allow the engine to stabilize before connecting electrical loads Connect electrical equipment in the off position and then turn them on for operation Turn electrical equipment off and disconnect before stopping the generator DO NOT tamper with the governed s...

Page 8: ...E AND EXPLOSIVE Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death Unintentional startup can result in entanglement traumatic amputation or laceration DANGER When adding or removing gas Turn the generator off and let it cool for at least two minutes before removing the fuel cap Loosen the cap slowly to relieve pressure in the tank Only fill or drain fuel outdoors in a well ventilated area DO NOT pu...

Page 9: ...RING GASOLINE PROPANE LPG OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN IT Store away from furnaces stoves water heaters or other appliances that have a pilot light or other ignition source because they can ignite the fuel FOR USE IN A WEATHER PROTECTED AREA ONLY DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN Operating of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation A spark arrester may be required The operator...

Page 10: ...Choke Used to start the engine 3 Air cleaner Protects the engine by filtering dust and debris from the intake air 4 Recoil starter Used to manually start the engine 5 LPG hose connector 6 Oil filler cap Check and fill engine oil level 7 Power panel See Power Panel section 8 Ground Terminal Consult an electrician for local grounding regulations 9 Fuel selector switch Used to select fuel source Gene...

Page 11: ...laying running hours voltage and hertz 4 LPG hose connector Used to connect LPG hose to generator 5 120 240 volt AC 30 Amp twist lock receptacle NEMA L14 30R May be used to supply electrical power for the operation of 120 240 Volt AC 30 Amp single phase 60 Hz electrical loads 6 120 volt AC 20 Amp duplex 2 NEMA 5 20R May be used to supply electrical power for the operation of 120 Volt AC 20 Amp sin...

Page 12: ... generator ships with the following parts Wheel kit 8 in 20 3 cm wheel 2 Pin roll Ø16 x Ø10 x 97 for wheels 2 R shape pin Ø2 x 33 2 Support leg w vibration mounts 1 Flange bolt M8x16 for support leg 2 Flange lock nut M8 2 Other LPG hose with regulator 3 3 ft 1 m 1 Oil funnel 1 ...

Page 13: ...arefully 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 Support Leg 1 Attach the support leg to the generator frame with flange bolt M8x16 and flange lock nuts M8 2 Tip the generator slowly so that it rests on the wheels and support leg Install the wheel kit The wheel kit is not intended...

Page 14: ...ended 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 oil change interval Full synthetic 5W 30 oil will aid in starting in cold ambient 5ºC 41ºF NOTE We consider the first 5 hours of run time to be the break in period for the unit During the break in period stay at or below 50 of the run...

Page 15: ...nol content of less than 10 by volume 2 DO NOT mix oil with fuel 3 Clean the area around the fuel cap 4 Remove the fuel cap 5 Slowly add fuel to the tank DO NOT OVERFILL Fuel can expand after filling A minimum of in 6 4 mm of space left in the tank is required for fuel expansion more than in 6 4 mm is recommended Fuel can be forced out of the tank as a result of expansion if it is overfilled and c...

Page 16: ... not been plugged or kept closed must also be purged The purging process should be done by a LPG supplier Cylinders from an exchange supplier should have been purged and filled properly already Always position the cylinder so the connection between the valve and the gas inlet won t cause sharp bends or kinks in the hose NOTE Connecting Liquid Petroleum Gas LPG cylinder 1 Make sure the fuel valve o...

Page 17: ...rawn 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 conditions such as rain or snow or near a pool or sprinkler system or when your hands are wet could re...

Page 18: ...ith electrical devices plugged in or turned on 3 Turn the gasoline fuel valve to the ON position 4 Move the choke lever to the 100 CHOKE detent position a For restarting a warm engine move the choke lever to the 75 CHOKE detent position 5 Push the engine switch to the ON position 6 RECOIL START Pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly 7 Do not over choke As soon ...

Page 19: ...comply with all applicable laws and codes NOTE If the engine starts but does not run make certain that the generator is on a flat level surface The engine is equipped with a low oil sensor that will prevent the engine from running when the oil level falls below a critical threshold NOTE LPG 1 Make certain the generator is on a flat level surface 2 Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator...

Page 20: ...ving frost on LPG containers and regulators is common during operation and normally is not an indication of a problem As LPG vaporizes and travels from the tank to the generator engine it expands The amount of frost that forms can be affected by the size of the container the amount of fuel being used the humidity of the air and other operating conditions In unusual situations this frost may eventu...

Page 21: ...lso result due to the increased enrichment of the air fuel ratio Other high altitude issues can include hard starting increased fuel consumption and spark plug fouling To alleviate high altitude issues other than the natural power loss Champion Power Equipment can provide a high altitude carburetor main jet The alternative main jet and installation instructions can be obtained by contacting Custom...

Page 22: ...il 6 Place the filter in the assembly 7 Reattach the air filter cover and snap in place Spark Plugs 1 Remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug 2 Use a spark plug socket tool not 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 i...

Page 23: ...r will result in degraded engine performance CAUTION To be performed by knowledgeable experienced owners or Champion Power Equipment certified dealers 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 c...

Page 24: ...ion has stopped the engine This usually takes a few minutes 7 The generator needs to cool acompletely before cleaning and storage 8 Clean the generator according to the maintenance section 9 Remove the spark plug and pour about 1 2 ounce 14 8 mL of oil into the cylinder Crank the engine slowly to distribute the oil and lubricate the cylinder 10 Reattach the spark plug 11 Store the unit in a clean ...

Page 25: ...earance Intake 0 13 0 17 mm 0 005 0 007 in Exhaust 0 18 0 22 mm 0 007 0 009 in Note Tech bulletin regarding the valve adjustment procedure is on www championpowerequipment com 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 produ...

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Page 27: ... 2 59 152 200703 02 Short Pin Handle 2 60 1 6177 1 08 Lock Nut M8 Flange 9 61 1 5789 0612 1 Flange Bolt M6 x 12 Black 3 Part Number Description Qty 62 152 200800 09 2 Decorative Plate 1 63 152 070031 00 Jacket LPG Hose 3 64 65268 0 5 2 Frame 690 x 556 x 580 1 65 1 6177 1 10 Lock Nut M10 Flange 4 66 152 201200 03 Motor Mount 1 2 67 2 16 001 Pin Ø2 x 33 R Shape 2 68 122 201701 07 48 8 in Wheel PU Ye...

Page 28: ... 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 12 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 12 91 2 4 3 1 11 10 6 7 8 9 5 20 18 19 15 16 17 14 12 13 110 56 55 67 66 85 69 70 71 73 72 74 111 112 ...

Page 29: ... 46 010100 00 Cylinder Head 1 56 2 01 010 Stud Bolt M8 x 35 2 Part Number Description Qty 57 2 15 002 F6RTC Spark Plug F6RTC 1 58 2 08 014 Flange Bolt M10 x 80 4 59 46 020002 00 Gasket Cylinder Head Cover 1 60 46 021000 00 Cover Cylinder Head 1 61 45 020001 02 Breather Tube 1 62 45 020100 00 Bolt Cylinder Head Cover 1 63 2 08 039 Drain Bolt M12 x 1 5 x 15 2 64 46 041000 00 Camshaft 1 65 45 040013 ...

Page 30: ...B R multi purpose meter FUEL CUT SOLENOIL B G B G W G W G OFF G Y G Y G Y 3 4 2 1 G Y EARTH TERMINAL G Y L14 30R B W W R R G Y B B W G Y W CIRCUIT BREAKER CIRCUIT BREAKER 250V 27A DOUBLE POLE 20A 20A R G Y W DUPLEX A DUPLEX B Charger B W R B B G Y Y GAS LPG SWITCH c e a b f d SWITCH a c d f b e Br CHARGE COIL 27A L W G B Y R YELLOW BLACK BLUE GREEN RED WHITE Br WHITE BLUE GREEN YELLOW WHITE GREEN ...

Page 31: ...rankcase 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 all connections Connected device is defective Replace defective device Circuit br...

Page 32: ...oaded beyond the product s limits modified installed improperly or connected incorrectly to any electrical 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...

Page 33: ...ol system is warranted for two years subject to provisions set forth below If during the warranty period an emission related part on your engine is defective in materials or workmanship the part will be repaired or replaced by CPE OWNER WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES As the small off road engine SORE owner you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your Owner s Manual...

Page 34: ...eplacement 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 scheduled replacement point for such emissions related part 3d Repair or ...

Page 35: ...nister Mounting Brackets 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 bu...

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