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201160 - 12,000W ELEcTRic START GENERATOR

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SAfETY DEfiNiTiONS

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to 
possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, 
deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety 
warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The 
instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper 
accident prevention measures.

 

DANGER

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, 
will result in death or serious injury.

 

WARNiNG

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not 
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

 

cAUTiON

CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, 
could result in minor or moderate injury.

 

NOTicE

NOTICE indicates information considered important, but not 
hazard-related (e.g., messages relating to property damage).

iNTRODUcTiON

Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion Power Equipment 
(CPE) product. CPE designs, builds, and supports all of our 
products to strict specifications and guidelines. With proper 
product knowledge, safe use, and regular maintenance, this 
product should bring years of satisfying service.

Every 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 document at any time without prior 
notice. 

CPE highly values how our products are designed, manufactured, 
operated, and serviced as well as providing safety to the operator 
and those around the generator. Therefore, it is IMPORTANT to 
review this product manual and other product materials thoroughly 
and be fully aware and knowledgeable of the assembly, operation, 
dangers and maintenance of the product before use. Fully 
familiarize yourself, and make sure others who plan on operating 
the product fully familiarize themselves too, with the proper safety 
and operation procedures 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 the information found on your product’s nameplate 
label to the table below

CPE TECHNICAL SUPPORT TEAM

1-877-338-0999

MODEL NUMBER

201160

SERIAL NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

PURCHASE LOCATION

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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