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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

MODEL #100371

3300W DIGITAL HYBRID  

PORTABLE GENERATOR

Made in China - REV 20200131

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.
This product meets the requirements of the PGMA (Portable Generator Manufacturers’ Association) standard ANSI/PGMA G300-2015 (Safety and Performance of 
Portable Generators).

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Summary of Contents for 100371

Page 1: ...efore 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 This product meets the requirements of the PGMA Portable Generator Manufacturers Association standard ANSI PGMA G300 2015 Safet...

Page 2: ...n at High Altitude 20 Maintenance 20 Cleaning the Generator 20 Changing the Engine Oil 21 Cleaning and Adjusting the Spark Plug 21 Cleaning the Air Filter 21 Cleaning the Spark Arrestor 21 Adjusting the Governor 22 Maintenance Schedule 22 Storage 22 Short Term Storage up to 30 days 22 Mid Term Storage 30 days 1 year 22 Long Term Storage over 1 year 23 Removing from Storage 23 Specifications 24 Gen...

Page 3: ...Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information in this manual at the time of publication and we reserve the right to change alter and or improve the product and this document at any time without prior notice CPE highly values how our products are designed manufactured operated and serviced as well as providing safety to the operator and those around the gener...

Page 4: ...ands feet hair clothing and or accessories Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can result Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts Tie up long hair and remove jewelry 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 receptacles DO NOT use electrical cords that are worn damaged o...

Page 5: ...ns could result When starting engine pull the recoil cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback DO NOT start or stop the engine with electrical devices plugged in and turned on CAUTION Exceeding the generator s running capacity can damage the generator and or electrical devices connected to it DO NOT overload the generator DO NOT tamper with the governed speed DO ...

Page 6: ...sure from the gasoline tank Only fill or drain gasoline outdoors in a well ventilated area DO NOT pump gasoline directly into the generator at the gas station Always use an approved fuel container to transfer the gasoline to the generator DO NOT overfill the gasoline tank Always keep gasoline away from sparks open flames pilot lights heat and other sources of ignition When starting the generator D...

Page 7: ...Artwork Notes 3mm corner radius 2mm safe margin white to be printed shown in 50 process magenta Revision Changes This artwork belongs to Champion Power Equipment The contents are confidential and privileged and shall not be disclosed to or used by or for outside parties without the explicit consent of Champion Power Equipment Fuel C WARNING DO NOT TOUCH Exhaust gases muffler and engine components ...

Page 8: ...ments before operation Electric Shock Failure to use in dry conditions and to observe safe practices can result in electric shock Improper connections to a building can allow current to backfeed into utility lines creating an electrocution hazard A transfer switch must be used when connecting to a building Fire Explosion Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive Fire or explosion c...

Page 9: ...ou to more safely operate the product SYMBOL MEANING On Stop or Off Fuel Gasoline Valve On Off Choke knob is pulled out completely for choke position Run knob is pushed in completely for run position ECO Economy Mode Switch Output OK Overload Low Oil SYMBOL MEANING 12V Direct Current Circuit Breaker Reset Push Parallel Connection s Ground Terminal Neutral Floating Neutral circuit IS NOT electrical...

Page 10: ...sed to or used by or for outside parties without the explicit consent of Champion Power Equipment K 376 186 152 CG1 2945 Colors Starting the Engine DANGER Move generator outside and far away from windows doors and intake ventilation covers 1 Check oil level Recommended oil is 10W 30 2 Check gasoline level When adding gasoline use a minimum octane rating of 85 and an ethanol content of 10 or less b...

Page 11: ...r 1 Gasoline Tank 2 9 gal 11 L 2 Fuel Cap Remove to add fuel 3 Fuel Valve Used to turn fuel supply on and off to engine 4 Air Filter Protects the engine by filtering dust and debris from the intake air 5 Never Flat Wheels 8 in 20 3 cm 6 Recoil Starter Used to manually start the engine 7 Choke Used to start the engine 8 Control Panel See Control Panel section 9 Folding Handle Used to move unit by l...

Page 12: ...output parallel kit sold separately 8 Circuit Breakers Push Reset Protects the generator against electrical overloads RECEPTACLES A z 12V DC 8A Automotive May be used to supply electrical power for operation of 12 Volt DC 8 Amp electrical loads B W 120V AC 30A Locking NEMA L5 30R May be used to supply electrical power for operation of 120 Volt AC 30 Amp single phase 60 Hz electrical loads C A 2 12...

Page 13: ... USB Adapter 5v 2 4A 1 RV Adapter Plug 1 Oil Funnel 1 Assembly Parts Wheels 8 in 20 3 cm Never Flat Wheel A 2 Roll Pin B 2 Large R clip C 2 Engine Vibration Mounts Support Leg with Vibration Mounts D 1 Flange Bolt M8 16 E 2 Flange Lock Nut M8 F 2 Folding Handle Handle G 1 Flange Bolt M8 45 H 2 Flange Lock Nut M8 I 2 A B C D F E I H G ...

Page 14: ...in through the mount point on the frame 4 Secure with the r clip C 5 Repeat to attach the second wheel A B B A C Install the Support Leg 1 Attach the support leg to the generator frame with flange bolts and flange lock nuts 2 Slowly tip the generator back down so that it rests on the wheels and support Leg Install the Handle 1 Place the handle G over the mounting channel on the frame 2 Secure the ...

Page 15: ...k in period for the unit During the break in period stay at or below 50 of the running watt rating and vary the load occasionally to allow stator windings to heat and cool Adjusting the load will also cause engine speed to vary slightly and help seat piston rings After the 5 hour break in period change the oil NOTICE Synthetic oil may be used after the 5 hour initial break in period Using syntheti...

Page 16: ...ocation For remote grounding connect of a length of heavy gauge 12 AWG minimum copper wire between the generator ground terminal and a copper rod driven into the ground We strongly recommend that you consult with a qualified electrician to ensure compliance with local electrical codes Neutral Floating Neutral circuit IS NOT electrically connected to the frame ground of the generator The generator ...

Page 17: ...ome in single or multi outlet styles They re designed to protect against virtually all short duration voltage fluctuations Starting the Engine 1 Make certain the generator is on a flat level surface 2 Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator Never start or stop the generator with electrical devices plugged in or turned on 3 Turn the fuel valve to the ON position OFF OFF ON 4 Turn the eng...

Page 18: ...and codes Do Not Overload Generator Capacity Follow these simple steps to calculate the running and starting watts necessary for your purposes 1 Select the electrical devices you plan on running at the same time 2 Total the running watts of these items This is the amount of power you need to keep your items running 3 Identify the highest starting wattage of all devices identified in step 1 Add thi...

Page 19: ...damaged Charge only vented wet lead acid batteries Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury or damage NOTICE Be sure all electric devices including the lines and plug connections are in good condition before connection to the generator Parallel Operation The Champion model 100371 is parallel ready and can be operated in parallel with another Champion unit to increase the total av...

Page 20: ...rb Code High Alt Jet Part Number Min Altitude P22 8 H 27 131017 01 H 3500 ft 1067 m 27 131017 01 01 H WARNING Operation using the alternative main jet at elevations lower than the recommended minimum altitude can damage the engine For operation at lower elevations the originally supplied standard main jet must be used Operating the engine with the wrong engine configuration at a given altitude may...

Page 21: ... when replacing the plug 6 Firmly re install the plug 7 Attach the spark plug cable to the spark plug Cleaning the Air Filter 1 Remove the snap on cover holding the air filter to the assembly 2 Remove the foam element 3 Wash in liquid detergent and water Squeeze thoroughly dry in a clean cloth 4 Saturate in clean engine oil 5 Squeeze in a clean absorbent cloth to remove all excess oil 6 Place the ...

Page 22: ... a gasoline container gasoline tank or any other fuel item that is damaged or appears damaged DO NOT overfill the gasoline tank Always keep fuel away from sparks open flames pilot lights heat and other sources of ignition DO NOT light or smoke cigarettes Short Term Storage up to 30 days Gasoline may gum up and clog the carburetor if the generator is not run or carburetor drained within 4 weeks 1 B...

Page 23: ...ng from the carburetor replace and tighten the carburetor drain bolt and be sure to properly dispose of the drained gasoline according to local regulations or guidelines 4 Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position 5 Follow steps 8 11 according to Mid Term Storage Removing from Storage If the generator has been improperly stored for a long period of time with gasoline in the gasoline tank and or carb...

Page 24: ...re will affect engine oil and engine performance Change the type of engine oil used based on the temperature to suit the engine needs Fuel Specifications Use unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 85 and an ethanol content of 10 or less by volume DO NOT USE E15 or E85 DO NOT OVERFILL Gasoline Capacity 2 9 gal 11 L Temperature Specifications Starting Temperature Range F C 5 to 104 15 to ...

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Page 26: ... 5789 0620 1 Flange Bolt M6 20 Black 4 35 85 070014 02 Pipe Reversal Valve 540mm 1 36 24 070030 00 Hole Breather Tube 1 Part Number Description Qty 37 2 06 006 Clamp Ø7 Ø1 1 38 152 070800 00 Reversal Valve 1 39 122 070100 07 Fuel Tank Cap 1 40 122 070300 03 Fuel Filter 1 41 2 05 001 Clamp Ø8 b6 5 2 42 61143 0 2 Frame 520 461 444 1 43 5 1800 003 Rectifier 1 44 85 201600 01 Supporter 1 45 85 201200 ...

Page 27: ... CSA 1 80 83 210001 00 3 Connect Port 125V 25A Red 1 81 83 210001 00 1 Connect Port 125V 25A Black 1 82 83 210016 00 Speed Limiter 1 83 1 818 0514 3 Screw M5 14 Green 2 84 85 061200 01 2 Guide Plate Rope Black 1 85 85 200106 01 Protector Front Cover 1 86 85 130300 01 Pull Choke Assembly 1 87 85 210002 01 Control Box 1 88 1 5789 0615 1 Flange Bolt M6 15 Black 4 89 100371 21 10 Wire Assembly 1 90 10...

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Page 29: ...se 1 38 21 127000 02 Oil Level Sensor 1 39 26 010100 01 Cylinder Head 224cc 1 40 27 050200 00 Connecting Rod 1 41 85 050100 01 Crankshaft 1 42 1 276 6205 Bearing 6205 2 Part Number Description Qty 43 24 030008 00 Gasket Crankcase Cover 1 44 46 031000 00 48 Oil Dipstick Assembly Yellow 1 45 1 6177 06 Flange Nut M6 2 46 85 030007 02 Cover Crankcase 1 47 1 5789 0832 Flange Bolt M8 32 5 48 23 091002 2...

Page 30: ...2 89 1 5789 0620 Flange Bolt M6 20 1 90 24 040201 00 Retainer Rocker Arm 1 91 23 040010 00 Bolt Rocker Arm 2 92 27 040005 00 Push Rod 2 93 21 020002 01 Gasket Cylinder Head Cover 1 94 24 021000 00 Cover Cylinder Head 1 95 23 020001 02 Breather Tube 112 35 mm 1 96 27 131017 01 Main Jet Standard 1 27 131017 01 01 Main Jet Altitude 97 1 6177 1 05 Lock Nut M5 Flange 3 98 85 130005 04 Support Stepper M...

Page 31: ...E BLUE GREEN YELLOW WHITE GREEN BROWN BLACK WHITE B W W L G Y W G GENERATOR ENGINE RECEPTACLE AC COIL SUB COIL W B W O B W G W Y O Y L C B Y Y R R R Y Y R W B L G Y G Y G Y C CARNATION A AMETHYST O ORANGE OUTPUT PANEL Y 120V 5 20R R W R R R W G Y B B O W L G C C CIRCUIT BREAKER 20A CIRCUIT BREAKER 30A R W Red Black W R W L W L G IGNITION COIL G Y B W W G Y Y _ DC12V R R B Y Y R R C C R CIRCUIT BRE...

Page 32: ...ed spark arrestor Clean spark arrestor Generator cannot supply enough power or overheating Generator is overloaded Review load and adjust See Connecting Electrical Loads Dirty air filter Clean or replace air filter Choke in wrong position Move choke until it stops under RUN position or push in completely Engine is running but no AC output Poor cord connection Check all connections Circuit breaker ...

Page 33: ... 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 as starting batteries and storage covers Failures d...

Page 34: ...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 35: ...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 36: ...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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