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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

MODEL #100523

3100W PORTABLE 

INVERTER GENERATOR

Made in China - REV 20180103

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 100523

Page 1: ...erating 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 ...

Page 2: ... Style Outlet 19 Parallel Operation 19 Stopping the Engine 20 Operation at High Altitude 20 Maintenance 20 Cleaning the Generator 20 Changing the Engine Oil 21 Cleaning and Adjusting the Spark Plug s 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 1 year 22 Long Term Storage more than 1 year 23 Remov...

Page 3: ...s before 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 th...

Page 4: ...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 be required The operator should contact local fire agencies for laws or regulations relating to f...

Page 5: ...DO NOT 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...

Page 6: ...nk Only 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 overfill the gasoline tank Always keep gasoline away from sparks open flames pilot lights heat and other sources of ignition DO NOT light or smoke cigarettes When starting the generator DO NOT at...

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

Page 8: ...K Ground Terminal SYMBOL MEANING Neutral Bonded to Frame Neutral circuit IS electrically connected to the frame ground of the generator Circuit Breaker Reset Push Parallel Connection s AC Reset 12V Direct Current 10W 30 Check Oil Level Recommended oil is 10W 30 The engine can be seriously damaged without oil Always check the oil level before using The machine must be resting firmly on level ground...

Page 9: ...FETY INSTRUCTIONS 9 SYMBOL MEANING Choke Pull choke knob out to CHOKE position Choke Push choke knob in to RUN position Recoil Starter Pull recoil starter to start the engine Plug In Plug in desired devices Unplug Unplug devices when turning generator off ...

Page 10: ...ez JAMAIS dans la maison ou le garage MÊME SI les portes et les fenêtres sont ouvertes Utilisez le UNIQUEMENT À L EXTÉRIEUR loin des fenêtres portes et trappes de ventilation DANGER CO Danger B 1161 L SF A Safety Icons C UNLEADED FUEL ONLY Minimum octane rating of 85 Maximum 10 ethanol GASOLINA REGULAR SOLAMENTE 85 octanos como mínimo Máximo de etanol de 10 ESSENCE SANS PLOMB SEULEMENT Indice d oc...

Page 11: ...and features Save this manual for future reference Generator 1 Fuel Cap Remove to add fuel 2 Recoil Starter Used to manually start the engine 3 Control Panel See Control Panel section 4 Folding Handle Used to move unit by lifting and rolling on wheels Do not use to lift or carry the unit 5 Muffler 6 Carrying Handle s Used to lift or carry the unit 7 Maintenance Cover 8 Never Flat Wheels 5 5 in 14 ...

Page 12: ... against electrical overloads 10 Ground Terminal Consult an electrician for local grounding regulations 11 Parallel Outlets Used for parallel operation parallel kit sold separately RECEPTACLES A t 120V AC 30A RV NEMA TT 30R May be used to supply electrical power for operation of 120 Volt AC 30 Amp single phase 60 Hz electrical loads B C 2x 120V AC 20A GFCI NEMA 5 20R May be used to supply electric...

Page 13: ...BLE INVERTER GENERATOR CONTROLS AND FEATURES 13 Parts Included Accessories Oil Funnel 1 Battery Charging Cables 1 Dual 2 4A Port USB Adapter 1 Spark Plug Socket 1 Engine Oil 0 6 qt 0 6 L Tools Needed Phillips Screwdriver ...

Page 14: ...bearing NOTICE The recommended oil type is 10W 30 automotive oil 20 0 20 40 60 Ambient temperature Temperatura ambiente Température ambiante Recommended Oil Type Tipo de aceite recomendado Type d huile recommandé 80 100 120 28 9 F C 17 8 6 7 4 4 15 6 26 7 37 8 48 9 10W 30 5W 30 Synthetic Sintético Synthétique 10W 40 5W 30 1 Place the generator on a flat level surface 2 Loosen the cover screws and ...

Page 15: ...ew on the gasoline cap and wipe away any spilled fuel CAUTION Use regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 85 and an ethanol content of 10 or less by volume DO NOT mix oil and gasoline Fill tank to approximately in 6 4 mm below the top of the tank to allow for gasoline expansion DO NOT pump gasoline directly into the generator at the pump Use an approved container to transfer the ...

Page 16: ...structions Place the generator in a well ventilated area DO NOT place the generator near vents or intakes where exhaust fumes could be drawn 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 WARNING Do not operate or store the generator in rain snow or wet weather Using a...

Page 17: ... to spark plug fouling engine flooding due to the lack of incoming air This will cause the engine not to start NOTICE For gasoline restarts with hot engine in hot ambient 30 C 86 F Keep the choke in 75 of the CHOKE position for only 1 pull of the recoil starter After first pull push choke to the RUN position for up to 3 more pulls of the recoil starter Too much choke leads to spark plug fouling en...

Page 18: ...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 your generato...

Page 19: ...le disconnect the vehicle battery ground cable from the negative battery terminal 2 Plug the battery charging cable into the 12V DC receptacle of the generator 3 Connect the red battery charger lead to the red battery terminal 4 Connect the black battery charger lead to the black battery terminal 5 Start the generator Important The 12V DC outlet is ONLY to be used with the supplied 12V DC battery ...

Page 20: ...so available in the Technical Bulletin area of the CPE website The part number and recommended minimum altitude for the application of the high altitude carburetor main jet is listed in the table below In order to select the correct high altitude main jet it is necessary to identify the carburetor model For this purpose a code is stamped on the side of the carburetor Select the correct high altitu...

Page 21: ...uld show oil about 1 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 Cleaning and Adjusting the Spark Plug s 1 Remove the maintenance cover 2 Remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug 3 Use a spark plug socket tool included or a 13 16 in 21 mm socket not included to remove the plug 4 Inspect the electrode on the...

Page 22: ... under heavy load or in hot environments EVERY 100 HOURS OR EVERY SEASON Change oil Clean adjust spark plug Check adjust valve clearance Clean spark arrestor Clean fuel tank and filter EVERY 250 HOURS Clean combustion chamber EVERY 3 YEARS Replace fuel line To be performed by knowledgeable experienced owners or CPE certified service centers STORAGE DANGER Gasoline and gasoline vapors are highly fl...

Page 23: ...over 1 year the gasoline tank and carburetor must be completely drained of gasoline 1 Be sure all appliances are disconnected from generator 2 Place inverter on blocks to allow appropriate gasoline container or pan to slide under inverter 3 Remove back access cover 4 Turn the fuel valve to the ON position 5 Using a Phillips screwdriver rotate drain screw counterclockwise 3 full turns Gasoline will...

Page 24: ... the Air Filter 7 Start the generator according to Starting the Engine DANGER Generator exhaust contains odorless and colorless carbon monoxide gas To avoid accidental or unintended ignition of your generator during periods of storage the following precautions should be followed When storing the generator make sure the engine switch and fuel valve are set to the OFF position ...

Page 25: ...T USE E15 or E85 DO NOT OVERFILL Gasoline Capacity 1 6 gal 6 L Spark Plug Specifications 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 0 002 0 005 in 0 06 0 12 mm Exhaust Clearance 0 003 0 006 in 0 08 0 14 mm NOTICE A technical bulletin regarding valve adjustment procedures is available at www championpowerequipmen...

Page 26: ... 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 71 73 72 75 76 77 79 80 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 6 7 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 105 106 107 108 74 78 109 110 13 104 48 2 2 2 15 5 5 7 7 11 32 45 45 46 73 38 44 38 22 96 33 144 73 81 82 145 111 112 113 115 116 117 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 139 140 141 142 143 29 30 31 31 31 31 30 146 114 70 18 19 118 136 137 119...

Page 27: ... M6 15 10 32 1 845 4816 Screw ST4 8 16 6 33 1 845 4219 Screw ST4 2 19 1 34 83 081500 01 Muffler Protector Assembly Lower 1 35 83 100501 01 Tube Secondary Air Intake Valve 1 Part Number Description Qty 36 2 06 013 Clamp Ø13 5 b10 2 37 1 16674 0616 Flange Bolt M6 16 2 38 1 5789 0620 Flange Bolt M6 20 6 39 83 100500 01 Supporter Secondary Air Intake Valve 1 40 24 100003 03 Gasket Air Supply Valve 1 4...

Page 28: ...Hz Wireless Parallel 1 101 1 5783 0520 Bolt M5 20 1 102 1 93 05 Lock Washer Ø5 1 103 5 1800 003 Rectifier 1 104 83 070011 02 Fuel Pipe Fuel Valve To Carburetor 1 Part Number Description Qty 105 1 845 4819 Screw ST4 8 19 2 106 83 070400 01 Fuel Valve 1 107 83 200101 02 2 Front Cover Black 1 108 83 200106 02 Protector Front Cover 1 109 83 061200 01 2 Guide Plate Rope Black 1 110 1 823 0408 1 Screw M...

Page 29: ...itch Black 1 137 5 1010 003 1 Switch Economy Black 1 138 5 1040 004 Reset Button 1 139 1 5783 0520 3 Bolt M5 20 Green 1 140 1 862 05 Lock Washer Ø5 Toothed 1 141 1 97 1 05 3 Washer Ø5 Green 2 142 1 93 05 3 Lock Washer Ø5 Green 2 143 1 6170 05 3 Nut M5 Green 2 144 9 1700 008 Plug USB 5V 2 4A 1 145 9 1600 009 Cables 12V 2m CSA 1 146 9 2100 095 Socket spark plug 95 mm 1 ...

Page 30: ...81 77 76 75 74 73 48 49 50 51 52 54 56 57 58 59 62 61 63 64 66 68 69 72 33 32 29 30 28 26 25 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 38 37 36 95 92 99 98 91 90 89 88 24 23 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 39 34 60 78 79 80 83 84 55 5 5 22 93 94 27 35 103 102 101 67 65 70 71 100 31 53 35 104 105 ...

Page 31: ...ulator 2 38 1 5789 0620 Flange Bolt M6 20 2 39 83 123000 01 Ignition Coil 1 40 83 030100 01 Crankcase 1 41 83 040013 01 Lifter Valve 2 42 83 030013 01 Seal Strip Crankcase Cover 2 Part Number Description Qty 43 2 04 002 Dowel Pin Ø8 14 2 44 1 276 6205 Bearing 6205 2 45 2 14 017 Woodruff Key 4 6 5 16 1 46 83 050100 01 Crankshaft 1 47 83 030008 01 Gasket Crankcase Cover 1 48 1 9074 4 0510 Screw Wash...

Page 32: ... Assembly M4 8 2 91 82 132100 00 Base Stepper Motor 1 92 1 819 0508 Screw M5 8 1 93 81 130010 00 Spring Connector 1 94 81 130008 00 Connector Choke Valve Axis 1 95 83 131000 01 Carburetor 1 83 131000 03 96 1 9074 3 0512 Screw Washer Assembly M5 12 1 97 81 130007 00 Pressure Plate Choke Control Line 1 98 83 130005 01 Support Stepper Motor 1 99 1 9074 3 0508 Screw Washer Assembly M5 8 2 100 83 13101...

Page 33: ... Y R YELLOW BLACK BLUE GREEN RED WHITE Br WHITE BLUE GREEN YELLOW WHITE GREEN BROWN BLACK WHITE B W W L G Y W G GENERATOR ENGINE G RECEPTACLE AC COIL SUB COIL W B W O O B W C W Y O Y L C B G G R R R Y Y R W B TCI UNIT R R B G Y G Y G Y C CARNATION A AMETHYST O ORANGE OUTPUT PANEL Y 120V TT 30R GFCI 5 20R R W R R R W G Y B B G C CIRCUIT BREAKER 20A C CIRCUIT BREAKER 30A R PARALLEL TERMINAL R Red Bl...

Page 34: ...eview 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 Faulty brush assembly Replace brush assembly Service Center Faulty AVR auto voltage regulator Repla...

Page 35: ...equired 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 Problems caused by parts that are not origina...

Page 36: ...control system is warranted for two years subject to provisions set forth below If during the warranty period 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 Manu...

Page 37: ... shall be warranted for the remainder of the ECS Warranty Period c Any warranted emissions related part which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the Owner s Manual shall 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 CPE accordi...

Page 38: ...separator carbon canister canister 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 ...

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