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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

MODEL #100460

3550W PORTAbLE GENERATOR

Made in China - REV 20180605

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 100460

Page 1: ...g 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 ti...

Page 2: ...tor 18 Stopping the Engine 18 Operation at High Altitude 19 Maintenance 19 Cleaning the Generator 19 Changing the Engine Oil 19 Cleaning and Adjusting the Spark Plug s 20 Cleaning the Air Filter 20 Cl...

Page 3: ...re 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 a...

Page 4: ...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...

Page 5: ...T 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 o...

Page 6: ...ly fill or drain gasoline outdoors in a well ventilated area DO NOT pump gasoline directly into the generator at the gas station Use an approved container to transfer the fuel to the generator DO NOT...

Page 7: ...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 connect...

Page 8: ...Shown on Intelligauge as F Volts Shown on Intelligauge as U Runtime Shown on Intelligauge as Ground Terminal Fuel Valve ON SYMBOL MEANING Fuel Valve OFF Choke Run 10W 30 Check Oil Level Recommended o...

Page 9: ...ator Important Safety Instructions 9 SYMBOL MEANING Choke Move choke lever to RUN position Recoil Starter Pull recoil starter to start the engine Plug In Plug in desired devices Unplug Unplug devices...

Page 10: ...l de 85 Maximum 10 d thanol 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 Equipme...

Page 11: ...ne 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 Nev...

Page 12: ...or STOP the generator RECEPTACLES A A 2 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 B t 120V AC 30A RV NEMA T...

Page 13: ...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 Foldin...

Page 14: ...on the frame 4 Secure with the R clip C 5 Repeat to attach the second Wheel B A B C Install the Support Leg 1 Attach the Support Leg D to the generator frame with Flange Bolts E and Flange Lock Nuts F...

Page 15: ...at and cool Adjusting the load will also cause engine speed to vary and help seat piston rings After the 5 hour break in period change the oil NOTICE Weather will affect engine oil and engine performa...

Page 16: ...the frame of the generator has been provided see Controls and Features for terminal location For remote grounding connect of a length of heavy gauge 12 AWG minimum copper wire between the generator g...

Page 17: ...Surge suppressors come 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 f...

Page 18: ...otal 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 this number to the...

Page 19: ...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 increase its emiss...

Page 20: ...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...

Page 21: ...generator Use an approved container to transfer the fuel to the generator Never use a gasoline container gasoline tank or any other fuel item that is damaged or appears damaged DO NOT overfill the gas...

Page 22: ...r drain bolt and be sure to properly dispose of the drained gasoline according to local regulations or guidelines 5 Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position 6 Follow steps 8 12 according to Short Term...

Page 23: ...s OEM Type NHSP F6RTC Replacement Type NGK BPR6ES 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...

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Page 25: ...5 01 Mount Vibration Fuel Tank 4 32 2 03 004 1 Flat Washer 24 6 5 1 5 Black 4 33 1 93 06 Lock Washer 6 4 Part Number Description Qty 34 1 5789 0620 1 Flange Bolt M6 20 Black 4 35 24 070800 00 Reversal...

Page 26: ...0 004 Receptacle Cover Receptacle TT 30R 1 79 5 1120 034 Receptacle TT 30R 1 80 5 1870 006 Receptacle Cover Receptacle L5 30R 1 81 5 1120 023 Receptacle L5 30R CSA 1 82 5 1210 920 20Amp Circuit Breake...

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Page 28: ...sket Insulator 1 34 27 130001 00 Insulator Carburetor 1 35 23 080600 00 Air Guide Right Side 1 36 2 01 003 Stud Bolt M6 90 2 37 27 030100 01 Crankcase 1 Part Number Description Qty 38 21 127000 02 Oil...

Page 29: ...7 1 97 1 06 Washer 6 2 88 1 6177 1 06 Flange Nut M6 2 89 27 131017 01 Main Jet Standard 1 27 131017 01 01 Main Jet Altitude 90 24 040201 00 Retainer Rocker Arm 1 91 23 040010 00 Bolt Rocker Arm 2 92 2...

Page 30: ...E G Y GREEN WHITE RED 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 30A OIL LEVEL SW Y CONTROL BOX BLOCK Y G Y EARTH TERMINAL ENG SW W W...

Page 31: ...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 Conne...

Page 32: ...quired 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 A...

Page 33: ...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...

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...

Page 35: ...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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