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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

MODEL #200959

2000W DUAL FUEL INvERTER GENERATOR

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).
Covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patent Numbers: 10,598,101, 10,221,780, and other U.S. and foreign patents pending.

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Summary of Contents for 200959

Page 1: ...al 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...

Page 2: ...be better prepared to protect your family from this colorless oderless threat CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY THE BIG PICTURE www TakeYourGeneratorOutside com KNOW THE SYMPTOMS Headache Nausea Shortness of br...

Page 3: ...the Engine Gasoline 22 Stopping the Engine Propane LPG 23 Moving the Generator 23 Operation at High Altitude 23 Maintenance 24 Cleaning the Generator 24 Changing the Engine Oil 24 Cleaning and Adjust...

Page 4: ...y 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...

Page 5: ...ating parts can entangle hands 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 jewel...

Page 6: ...laceration 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 tur...

Page 7: ...will 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 DO NOT light or smoke cigarettes Turn the generator off and let it cool...

Page 8: ...Maximum 10 d thanol 1032 L OP B K 109 Colors LPN 1032 L OP Rev B Size 78 x 20 mm Artwork Notes 3mm corner radius 2mm safe margin Revision Changes B Changed Octane rating from 85 to 87 20200421 This a...

Page 9: ...s 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 util...

Page 10: ...n of these symbols will allow you to more safely operate the product SYMBOL MEANING Engine Run Gasoline Engine Run Propane Stop or Off Choke Propane Hose Inlet Circuit Breaker Reset Push Ground Termin...

Page 11: ...sition 5 Pull the recoil cord 6 Turn fuel selector dial to gasoline icon for gasoline RUN 7 Plug in desired device Stopping the Engine 1 Turn off and unplug all connected electrical loads 2 Turn the f...

Page 12: ...of the controls and features Save this manual for future reference Generator 1 Carrying Handle Used to lift or carry the unit 2 Recoil Starter Used to manually start the engine 3 Control Panel See Co...

Page 13: ...gasoline or propane LPG fuel source operate the choke plate and stop the engine 6 Parallel Outlets Used to parallel two inverters together for increased power output parallel kit sold separately 7 LP...

Page 14: ...residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio...

Page 15: ...your warranty NOTICE The generator rotor has a sealed pre lubricated ball bearing that requires no additional lubrication for the life of the bearing NOTICE The recommended oil type for typical use i...

Page 16: ...if overfilled and can affect the stable running condition of the generator 3 Screw on the gasoline cap and wipe away any spilled fuel CAUTION Use unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 87...

Page 17: ...r kinks in the LPG hose CAUTION Do not allow children to tamper or play with the LPG cylinder or hose connections CAUTION Use approved LPG cylinders equipped with an OPD overfilling prevention device...

Page 18: ...conditions could result in serious injury or death due to electrocution In some state s generators may be required to be registered with the local utility company when used at construction sites and...

Page 19: ...e or multi outlet styles They re designed to protect against virtually all short duration voltage fluctuations Starting the Engine Gasoline 1 Make certain the generator is on a flat level surface 2 Di...

Page 20: ...o 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 thresh...

Page 21: ...NOT overload the generator WARNING Always remember to plug your appliances directly into the generator and do not plug the generator power cord into any electrical outlet or connect to the circuit bre...

Page 22: ...uns at normal speed continuously CAUTION For periods of high electrical load or momentary fluctuations the Eco Mode should be off Parallel Operation The Champion model 200959 is parallel ready and can...

Page 23: ...ve sea level At high altitudes increased exhaust emissions can also result due to the increased enrichment of the air fuel ratio Other high altitude issues can include hard starting increased fuel con...

Page 24: ...also contaminate the fuel system 1 Use a damp cloth to clean exterior surfaces of the generator 2 Use a soft bristle brush to remove dirt and oil 3 Use an air compressor 25 PSI to clear dirt and debr...

Page 25: ...ss cap and maintenance cover Cleaning the Air Filter 1 Remove the maintenance cover 2 Locate the air filter plastic cover and remove by pinching the clips together and pulling the cover off 3 Remove t...

Page 26: ...nearest CPE certified service dealer for your generator or engine maintenance needs EVERY 8 HOURS OR PRIOR TO EACH USE Check oil level Clean around air intake and muffler Check propane LPG hose for l...

Page 27: ...et the engine run until fuel starvation has stopped the engine 6 After the engine stops turn the dial counterclockwise to the STOP position 7 After fuel has run out and the engine has stopped allow th...

Page 28: ...teps when removing from storage 1 Be sure the fuel dial is in the STOP position 2 Add gasoline to the generator according to Add Fuel 3 Move the fuel dial to the RUN position 4 After 5 minutes check t...

Page 29: ...pe 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 Full Synthetic 10W 40 5W 30 NOTICE Temperature will affect engine oil and engine performance Change the type of engine oil used bas...

Page 30: ...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...

Page 31: ...erly 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 Ex...

Page 32: ...system catalytic converter and other exhaust emission related assemblies Where a warrantable condition exits CPE will repair your small off road engine SORE at no cost to you including diagnosis part...

Page 33: ...ed 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 accordin...

Page 34: ...ve Controls Fuel Tank Fuel Cap Fuel Lines for liquid fuel and fuel vapors Fuel Line Fittings Clamps Pressure Relief Valves Control Valves Control Solenoids Electronic Controls Vacuum Control Diaphragm...

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