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40005 

Rev 40005-20070611 

 

 

 

 

1500 Peak Watts / 1200 Running Watts 

PORTABLE GENERATOR 

 

Owner’s Manual and Operating Instructions 

Summary of Contents for 40005

Page 1: ...40005 Rev 40005 20070611 1500 Peak Watts 1200 Running Watts PORTABLE GENERATOR Owner s Manual and Operating Instructions...

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Page 3: ...Chart 11 Maintenance 12 Engine Maintenance 12 Oil 12 Spark Plugs 12 Air Filter 12 Spark Arrester 13 Cleaning 13 Adjustments 13 Maintenance Schedule 13 Generator Maintenance 13 Storage 14 Engine Storag...

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Page 5: ...ories designed to help you get the most from your purchase To find out more about our covers power cables and storm kits please visit our web site at www championpowerequipment com This Booklet Every...

Page 6: ...minently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serio...

Page 7: ...wear loose fitting clothing dangling drawstrings or items that could become caught DANGER Generator produces powerful voltage DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles DO NOT use electrical cords that ar...

Page 8: ...away from sparks open flames pilot lights heat and other sources of ignition WARNING Rapid retraction of the starter cord will pull hand and arm towards the engine faster than you can let go Unintent...

Page 9: ...el Valve Turn this valve to the On position to supply fuel to the engine 3 Choke Used to start the engine 4 Air Cleaner Protects the engine by filtering dust and debris from the intake air 5 Recoil St...

Page 10: ...e Three mode digital meter for running hours voltage and hertz 3 Receptacle 120 V 10 A Receptacle this receptacle is protected by a 10 A push to reset circuit breaker Use this receptacle to operate 12...

Page 11: ...rts Included Your 40005 Gasoline Powered Generator ships with the following parts Mount Kit Rubber Mounts 4 pieces Nuts 4 pieces Spark Arrester Kit Spark Arrester 1 piece Cover Plate 1 piece Screws Lo...

Page 12: ...plate with the two screws and lock washers provided with the spark arrester kit Add Engine Oil CAUTION DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly filled with the recommen...

Page 13: ...the fuel tank Grounding Your generator must be properly connected to an appropriate ground to help prevent electric shock WARNING Failure to properly ground the generator can result in electric shock...

Page 14: ...ppressors come in single or multi outlet styles They re designed to protect against virtually all short duration voltage fluctuations 2 Obtain an Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS device Most UPS devic...

Page 15: ...It is best to attach the item with the largest load first 4 Allow the engine to stabilize 5 Plug in and turn on the next item 6 Allow the engine to stabilize 7 Repeat steps 5 6 for each additional ite...

Page 16: ...Remove oil fill cap dipstick to add oil 5 Add 0 42 qt 0 4 L of oil and replace oil fill cap dipstick 6 Dispose of used oil at an approved waste management facility Spark Plugs 1 Remove the spark plug...

Page 17: ...act our help line at 1 877 338 0999 to locate the nearest Champion Power Equipment certified service dealer for your generator or engine maintenance needs Every 8 hours or daily Check oil level Clean...

Page 18: ...the fuel line and carburetor to prevent gum from forming 4 Add a fuel stabilizer into the fuel tank 5 Change the oil 6 Remove the spark plug and pour about ounce of oil into the cylinder Crank the eng...

Page 19: ...45 US gallons 5 5 L Use regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 85 Oil Oil capacity is 0 42 qt 0 4 L Spark Plugs Your generator comes equipped with a long reach plug 18 mm Intermitte...

Page 20: ...Specifications 16 Rev 40005 20070611 Parts Diagram...

Page 21: ...D 2000002 Right Vibration Absorber 1 26 ST154FD 2000001 Left Vibration Absorber 1 27 ST152FD 1000000 Engine 1 28 ST160F 1010002 Exhaust Bolt 2 29 ST154FD 1100100 Exhaust Gasket 1 30 ST154FD 1110000 Mu...

Page 22: ...Specifications 18 Wiring Diagram...

Page 23: ...level Place generator on a flat level surface Generator is overloaded Review load and adjust See Power Management Generator cannot supply enough power or overheating Insufficient ventilation Check for...

Page 24: ...ithout prior authorization or at an unauthorized repair facility will not be covered by this warranty Warranty Exclusions This warranty does not cover the following repairs and equipment Normal Wear G...

Page 25: ...legal rights which may change from state to state Your state may also have other rights you may be entitled to that are not listed within this warranty Contact Information Address Champion Power Equip...

Page 26: ...replaced by CPE OWNER WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES As the small off road generator engine owner you are responsible for performance of the required maintenance listed in your owner s manual CPE recommen...

Page 27: ...thstanding the provisions of Subsection 4 above warranty services or repairs must be provided at all CPE approved service centers 6 The owner must not be charged for diagnostic labor that leads to the...

Page 28: ...manifold 6 Catalyst or Thermal Reactor System i Catalytic converter ii Thermal reactor iii Exhaust manifold 7 Particulate Controls i Traps filters precipitators and any other device used to capture pa...

Page 29: ...Notes Rev 40005 20070611 25 Notes...

Page 30: ...1 877 338 0999 10006 Santa Fe Springs Road Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 USA Made in China 2007 Champion Power Equipment Inc...

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