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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

MODEL #100458

1200W PORTAbLE GENERATOR

Made in China - REV 20190111

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 is rated in accordance with PGMA (Portable Generator Manufacturers’ Association) standard PGMA G300 (Standard for Testing and Validating 
Performance of Portable Generators).

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Summary of Contents for 100458

Page 1: ...ng 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 is rated in accordance with PGMA Portable Generator Manufacturers Association standard PGMA G300 Standard for Testing and Valid...

Page 2: ... Not Overload Generator 16 Stopping the Engine 16 Maintenance 17 Cleaning the Generator 17 Changing the Engine Oil 17 Cleaning and Adjusting the Spark Plug s 17 Cleaning the Air Filter 18 Cleaning the Spark Arrestor 18 Adjusting the Governor 18 Maintenance Schedule 18 Storage 19 Short Term Storage up to 1 year 19 Long Term Storage over 1 year 19 Removing from Storage 20 Specifications 21 Generator...

Page 3: ...ore each use Please always exercise common sense and always err on the side of caution when operating the product to ensure no accident property damage or injury occurs We want you to continue to use and be satisfied with your CPE product for years to come When contacting CPE about parts and or service you will need to supply the complete model and serial numbers of your product Transcribe the inf...

Page 4: ... 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 Operate equipment with guards in place DO NOT wear loose fitting clothing dangling drawstrings or items that could become caught WARNING Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation A spark arrestor may...

Page 5: ...OT modify the generator in any way CAUTION 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 CAUTION Improper treatment or use of the generator can damage it shorten its life and void your warranty Use...

Page 6: ...ll burn skin if it comes in contact with it Keep any and all LPG away from skin at all times When adding or removing gasoline Turn the generator off and let it cool for at least two minutes before removing the gasoline cap Loosen the cap slowly to relieve pressure in the tank Only fill or drain gasoline outdoors in a well ventilated area DO NOT pump gasoline directly into the generator at the gas ...

Page 7: ...e 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 can cause severe burns or death Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can sta...

Page 8: ...evel ground when checking Check Fuel Level Use clean fresh regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 85 and an ethanol content of less than 10 by volume Fuel Valve ON Engine Switch ON Press the Engine Switch to ON position Choke Move choke lever to CHOKE position Recoil Starter Pull recoil starter to start the engine Choke Move choke lever to RUN position Plug In Plug in desired de...

Page 9: ...éthanol 1032 L OP A K 109 Colors LPN 1032 L OP Rev A Size 78 x 20 mm Artwork Notes 3mm corner radius 2mm safe margin 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 D WARNING DO NOT TOUCH Exhaust gases muffler a...

Page 10: ...ank 1 9 gal 7 L 2 Choke Used to start the engine 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 Recoil Starter Used to manually start the engine 6 Oil Fill Cap Dipstick Used to check and fill oil level 7 Control Panel See Control Panel section 8 Carrying Handle s Used to lift or carry the unit 9 Ground ...

Page 11: ...gainst electrical overloads 2 Intelligauge Three mode digital meter for displaying running time voltage and hertz 3 Engine Switch Used to START or STOP the generator RECEPTACLES A A 2x 120V AC 20A NEMA 5 20R May be used to supply electrical power for operation of 120 Volt AC 20 Amp single phase 60 Hz electrical loads 2 A 3 1 ...

Page 12: ...Repeat steps 1 2 for the remaining mount 2 total A D Attach the Alternator Vibration Mounts 1 Thread the flange bolt C through the vibration mount B and then through the frame alternator side 2 Firmly secure the bolt to the frame with the M8 lock nut D DO NOT over tighten 3 Repeat steps 1 2 for the remaining mount 2 total B C D Add Engine Oil CAUTION DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine bef...

Page 13: ...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 5º C 41º F Add Fuel 1 Use clean fresh regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 85 and an ethanol content of less than 10 by volume y b c 2 DO NOT mix oil with gasoline 3 Remove the gasoline cap 4 Slowly add gasoline to...

Page 14: ... or compartment including the generator compartment of a recreational vehicle Please consult your local authority In some areas generators must be registered with the local utility Generators used at construction sites may be subject to additional rules and regulations Generators should be on a flat level surface at all times Even while not in operation Generators must have at least 5 ft 1 5 m of ...

Page 15: ...ion 4 Move the choke to the CHOKE position 5 For restarting a warm engine move the choke to 75 of the CHOKE position 6 Push the engine switch to the ON position 7 Pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly 8 Do not over choke As soon as engine starts move the choke to the RUN position over a 2 5 second duration NOTICE Keep choke in CHOKE position for only 1 pull of...

Page 16: ...dentified in step 1 Add this number to the number calculated in step 2 Starting wattage is the extra burst of power needed to start some electric driven equipment Following the steps listed under Power Management will guarantee that only one device will be starting at a time Power Management Use the following formula to convert voltage and amperage to watts Volts Amps Watts To prolong the life of ...

Page 17: ...e that they are clean and unobstructed To prevent accidental starting remove and ground the spark plug wire before performing any service Changing the Engine Oil Change oil when the engine is warm Refer to the oil specification to select the proper grade for your operating environment 1 Remove the oil drain plug with a 12 mm socket not included and extension 2 Allow the oil to drain completely int...

Page 18: ...ON Failure to clean the spark arrestor will result in degraded engine performance Adjusting the Governor WARNING Tampering with the factory set governor will void your warranty The air fuel mixture is not adjustable Tampering with the governor can damage your generator and your electrical devices and will void your warranty Contact our Technical Support Team at 1 877 338 0999 for all other service...

Page 19: ...se a funnel and appropriate hose if necessary under the carburetor drain bolt to avoid spillage 6c When gasoline stops flowing 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 7 Option 2 Run Dry gasoline type models ONLY 7a Turn engine switch to the ON position and start the genera...

Page 20: ...as for any leaking gasoline If any leaks are found the carburetor will need to be disassembled and cleaned or replaced If no gasoline leaks are found turn the fuel valve to the OFF position or for Dual Fuel models ONLY set the fuel selector switch for operation on propane LPG 5 Check engine oil level and add clean fresh oil if needed See Oil Specifications for proper oil type 6 Check and clear air...

Page 21: ...E85 DO NOT OVERFILL Gasoline Capacity 1 9 gal 7 L Spark Plug Specifications OEM Type NHSP E6RTC Replacement Type NGK BPR6HS or equivalent Gap 0 028 0 031 in 0 7 0 8 mm Valve Specifications Intake Clearance 0 005 0 007 in 0 13 0 17 mm Exhaust Clearance 0 007 0 009 in 0 18 0 22 mm NOTICE A technical bulletin regarding valve adjustment procedures is available at www championpowerequipment com Tempera...

Page 22: ...erator Specifications 22 Parts Diagram 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 20 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 26 27 27 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 50 51 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 49 52 53 55 56 57 53 54 ...

Page 23: ...Washer Ø6 Toothed 1 31 5 1900 105 Grounding Line 200mm CSA 1 32 1 6177 1 06 Lock Nut M6 Flange 1 33 1 97 1 06 Washer Ø6 2 Part Number Description Qty 34 1 93 06 Lock Washer Ø6 1 35 1 62 06 Butterfly Type Nut M6 1 36 61148 0 6 2 Frame 490 355 398 mm 1 37 1 6177 1 08 Lock Nut M8 Flange 10 38 113 201200 00 Motor Mount Left 1 39 122 201400 01 Rubber Support 2 40 1 16674 0812 Flange Bolt M8 12 2 41 113...

Page 24: ... 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 16 41 35 60 66 84 19 19 83 69 19 70 71 72 73 84 4 1 84 85 ...

Page 25: ... 2 04 002 Dowel Pin Ø8 14 4 Part Number Description Qty 36 15 031000 00 48 Oil Dipstick Assembly Yellow 1 37 15 030007 00 Cover Crankcase 1 38 1 5789 0625 Flange Bolt M6 25 6 39 12 050200 00 Connecting Rod 1 40 12 050005 02 Piston 1 41 2 09 005 Circlip Ø16 Ø1 2 42 12 050003 01 Pin Piston 1 43 11 050303 00 Ring Oil 1 44 11 050302 00 Ring Second Piston 1 45 11 050301 00 Ring First Piston 1 46 12 030...

Page 26: ...19 Washer Ø8 2 Ø17 0 8 1 78 12 110008 00 Pin Shaft 1 79 12 110003 00 Arm Governor 1 80 12 110007 21 Spring Governor 1 81 12 110005 00 Spring Throttle Return 1 82 12 110006 00 Rod Governor 1 83 15 040009 00 Rocker Arm 2 84 1 5789 0612 Flange Bolt M6 12 5 85 1 5789 0615 Flange Bolt M6 15 4 ...

Page 27: ...LOCK SPARKING PLUG GREEN YELLOW W G R B Y YELLOW BLACK GREEN WHITE RED G Y GENERATOR BLOCK EXW FW Y Y IGNITION COIL B W G Y W CONTROL BOX BLOCK ENG SW Y G Y CIRCUIT BREAKER MW R 10A Y Y G Y B C Y TRANSITION OIL LEVEL SW B B Y B R L BLUE R 120V 5 20R R w Intelligauge V H Hz W ...

Page 28: ...ly enough power or overheating Generator is overloaded Review load and adjust See Connecting Electrical Loads 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 breaker is open Reset circuit breaker Loose wiring Inspect and tighten wiring con...

Page 29: ...s 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 beyond the manufacturer s control Pr...

Page 30: ... 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 CPE recommends that you retain all your receipts covering maintenance on your small off road engine SORE but CPE cannot den...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...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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