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201160 - 12,000W ELEcTRic START GENERATOR

iMPORTANT SAfETY iNSTRUcTiONS

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Operation Symbols

Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these 
symbols will allow you to more safely operate the product.

SYMBOL

MEANING

Start

On

Stop or Off

Gasoline Valve On/Off

Run.

 Push choke knob to “RUN” 

position.

Choke.

 Pull choke knob to “CHOKE” 

position.

Circuit Breaker: On

Circuit Breaker: Off

Circuit Breaker Reset: Flip

Circuit Breaker Reset: Push

Locking Receptacle

SYMBOL

MEANING

Neutral Bonded to Frame.

 Neutral 

circuit 

IS

 electrically connected to the 

frame/ground of the generator.

High CO Warning. 

Move generator to 

an open, outdoor area. Move to fresh 
air and get medical help if sick, dizzy or 
weak.

CO Shield System Fault.

 Electrical 

issue, end of life.

Ground Terminal

Gasoline Tank: Full

Gasoline Tank: Empty

Summary of Contents for 201160

Page 1: ...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 m...

Page 2: ...monoxide risks you ll be better prepared to protect your family from this colorless oderless threat CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY THE BIG PICTURE KNOW THE SYMPTOMS Headache Nausea Shortness of breath Dizzin...

Page 3: ...ection 21 Starting the Engine 21 Battery 22 Connecting Electrical Loads 22 Do Not Overload Generator 23 GFCI 23 Stopping the Engine 24 Moving the Generator 24 Operation at High Altitude 25 Maintenance...

Page 4: ...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: ...guards in place Rotating 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 ha...

Page 6: ...sistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback DO NOT start or stop the engine with electrical devices plugged in and turned on WARNING Although the generator contains a spark arrester maint...

Page 7: ...ine outdoors in a well ventilated area DO NOT pump gasoline directly into the generator at the gas station Always use an approved container to transfer the fuel to the generator DO NOT overfill the ga...

Page 8: ...ctanos como m nimo M ximo de etanol de 10 ESSENCE SANS PLOMB SEULEMENT Indice d octane minimal de 87 Maximum 10 d thanol K 109 Colors LPN 1110 L OP Rev B Size 46 x 46 mm Artwork Notes 3mm corner radiu...

Page 9: ...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 utili...

Page 10: ...Off Run Push choke knob to RUN position Choke Pull choke knob to CHOKE position Circuit Breaker On Circuit Breaker Off Circuit Breaker Reset Flip Circuit Breaker Reset Push Locking Receptacle SYMBOL...

Page 11: ...be disclosed to or used by or for outside parties without the explicit consent of Champion Power Equipment K CYAN 376 186 152 CG1 Starting the Engine DANGER Move generator outside and far away from w...

Page 12: ...Cap Used to fill oil 3 Spark Plug Arrester and Muffler 4 Support Leg 5 Dipstick Used to check oil level 6 Never Flat Wheels 12 in 30 5 cm 7 Ground Terminal Consult an electrician for local grounding r...

Page 13: ...120 240V AC 50A NEMA 14 50R May be used to supply electrical power for operation of 120 240 Volt AC 50 Amp single phase 60 Hz electrical loads B Y 120 240V AC 30A Locking NEMA L14 30R May be used to s...

Page 14: ...ust when the generator is running If CO Shield detects elevated levels of CO gas it automatically shuts off the engine See CO Shield section for more information MODE DESCRIPTION 1 Voltage V Output vo...

Page 15: ...s subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the devic...

Page 16: ...n roll through the wheel from the outside 4 Slide the wheel pin roll through the mount point on the frame 5 Secure with the R Pin 6 Install wheel hub cap onto wheel 7 Repeat steps 2 6 to attach the se...

Page 17: ...000 ml Volume after oil and oil filter change 44 fl oz 1300 ml 5 Pull out dipstick and check engine oil level Add as needed DO NOT OVERFILL 6 Replace dipstick 7 Close engine access cover NOTICE Check...

Page 18: ...e can expand after filling A minimum of in 6 4 mm of space left in the tank is required for gasoline expansion although more than in 6 4 mm is recommended Gasoline can be forced out of the tank as a r...

Page 19: ...cifications section for specified type of grounding OPERATION CO Shield Carbon Monoxide CO Detection and Auto shutoff System CO Shield technology monitors the accumulation of carbon monoxide CO a pois...

Page 20: ...minute after it was manually shut off This does not occur if generator shut off from a high CO event If CO Shield system experiences a fault and no longer provides protection the generator is shutoff...

Page 21: ...properly cool before transport or for storage purposes Failure to follow proper safety precautions may result in personal injury damage to the generator and void the manufacturer s warranty WARNING Du...

Page 22: ...nnect 3 phase loads to the generator DO NOT overload the generator Use only a high quality insulated compatible 3 wire or 4 wire grounded cord set rated equal to or greater volts and amps than the rec...

Page 23: ...nt of a ground fault a GFCI trips automatically to stop the flow of electricity and prevent serious injury The green indicator light A on the receptacle will also turn off Press the RESET B button loc...

Page 24: ...Generator CAUTION NEVER lift or carry the generator using the folding handle NEVER tilt sideways while moving the generator ALWAYS place the generator on its wheels in the upright position ALWAYS turn...

Page 25: ...n a clean dry operating environment DO NOT expose the unit to extreme conditions excessive dust dirt moisture or corrosive vapors WARNING Never operate a damaged or defective generator WARNING Imprope...

Page 26: ...plug types in Specifications when replacing the plug 6 Firmly re install the plug 7 Attach the spark plug cable to the spark plug 8 Repeat Steps 1 7 for spark plug on other side of engine Cleaning th...

Page 27: ...ct our Technical Support Team at 1 877 338 0999 for all other service and or adjustment needs Generator Battery Your generator is equipped with an automatic battery charging circuit that charges the b...

Page 28: ...er Check adjust valve clearance EVERY 3 YEARS Replace fuel line To be performed by knowledgeable experienced owners or CPE certified service centers STORAGE WARNING To avoid accidental or unintended i...

Page 29: ...OTICE If the generator has been improperly stored for a period longer than 30 days with ethanol blended gasoline in the gasoline tank all fuel must be drained If the gasoline tank was properly emptied...

Page 30: ...gine Oil Type 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 o...

Page 31: ...when CO Shield shutoffs occur due to accumulating carbon monoxide CO and if the red LED light blinks on the panel Move generator to an open outdoor area Point exhaust away from people and buildings Mo...

Page 32: ...CO Shield continues to sense the fault and shuts off contact technical support Both CO Shield LEDs not blinking 10 times upon start up Starting the generator within 1 minute after being manually shuto...

Page 33: ...beyond the product s limits modified installed improperly or connected incorrectly to any electrical component Normal maintenance is not covered by this warranty and is not required to be performed a...

Page 34: ...gnosis parts and labor MANUFACTURER S EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY COVERAGE This emission control system is warranted for two years subject to provisions set forth below If during the warranty per...

Page 35: ...placement 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 r...

Page 36: ...ister 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 o...

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