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OWNER’S MANUAL & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

10006 Santa Fe Springs Road

Santa Fe Springs CA 90670

USA / 1-877-338-0999

www.championpowerequipment.com

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 

Important Safety Instructions 
are included in this manual.

MADE IN CHINA

REV 40730-20130609

40730

MODEL NUMBER

4250 Starting Watts / 3650 Rated Watts

PORTABLE  GENERATOR

Recoil Start

Summary of Contents for 40730

Page 1: ...Fe Springs CA 90670 USA 1 877 338 0999 www championpowerequipment com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Instructions are included in this manual MADE IN CHINA REV 40730 20130609 40730 MODEL NUM...

Page 2: ...roduct contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE ABOUT TEMPERATURE Your Champion Power Equipment product is desi...

Page 3: ...l 13 Spark Plugs 13 Air Filter 13 Spark Arrester 14 Cleaning 14 Adjustments 14 Maintenance Schedule 14 Generator Maintenance 15 Storage 15 Generator Storage 15 Specifications 16 Engine Specifications...

Page 4: ...information available when ordering parts and when making technical or warranty inquiries Accessories Champion Power Equipment manufactures and sells accessories designed to help you get the most fro...

Page 5: ...hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided m...

Page 6: ...metal decking Use approved transfer equipment to isolate generator from your electric utility and Notify your utility company before connecting your generator to your power system DANGER Sparks can r...

Page 7: ...ay 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 fire prevention require...

Page 8: ...ank 3 3 gallon 12 5 L capacity fuel tank 2 Choke Used to start the engine 3 Fuel Valve Turn this valve to the ON position to supply fuel to the engine 4 Air Cleaner Protects the engine by filtering du...

Page 9: ...ist Lock Receptacle NEMA L5 30R May be used to supply electrical power for the operation of 120 Volt AC 30 Amp single phase 60 Hz electrical loads 5 120 Volt AC 30 Amp Receptacle NEMA TT 30R May be us...

Page 10: ...s with the following parts Wheel Kit 8 in Wheel 2 Pin Roll 16x90 for Wheel 2 Garter Spring B 2 Handle 1 Support Leg w Vibration Mounts 1 Flange Bolt M8x45 for Handle 2 Flange Bolt M8x16 for Support Le...

Page 11: ...stall the wheel kit and support leg Install the Wheel Kit 1 Before adding fuel and oil tip the generator on it s side 2 Slide the wheel pin roll 34 through the wheel 35 from the outside 3 Slide the pi...

Page 12: ...in period Refer to the Maintenance section for recommended service intervals NOTE The generator rotor has a sealed pre lubricated ball bearing that requires no additional lubrication for the life of t...

Page 13: ...compromised fuel can be drawn into the carburetor and cause damage to the engine and or potential hazards There are only a few suppliers of fuel stabilizer that are formulated to work with ethanol bl...

Page 14: ...eration the muffler and exhaust fumes produced will become hot If adequate cooling and breathing space are not supplied or if the generator is blocked or contained temperatures can become extremely he...

Page 15: ...electrical loads Never start or stop the generator with electrical devices plugged in or turned on 2 Let the generator run at no load for several minutes to stabilize internal temperatures of the engi...

Page 16: ...rate in clean engine oil 5 Squeeze in a clean absorbent cloth to remove all excess oil 6 Place the filter in the assembly 7 Reattach the air filter cover and snap in place Spark Plugs 1 Remove the spa...

Page 17: ...ir compressor 25 PSI to clear dirt and debris from the engine Cleaning DO NOT spray engine with water CAUTION Water can contaminate the fuel system Adjustments The air fuel mixture is not adjustable T...

Page 18: ...ances are disconnected from the generator 3 Run the generator for a few minutes so the treated fuel cycles through the fuel system and carburetor 4 Turn the fuel valve to the Off position 5 Let the ge...

Page 19: ...rding the valve adjustment procedure is on www championpowerequipment com Spark Plugs OEM spark plug NHSP F6RTC Replacement spark plug NGK BPR6ES or equivalent Make certain the spark plug gap is 0 6 0...

Page 20: ...17 REV 40730 20130609 ENGLISH 40730 SPECIFICATIONS Parts Diagram...

Page 21: ...G73 0101 Connection Tube Assembly2 1 41 6114D C14 0101 Carbon Canister 1 42 61181 QD03 0000 Bushing 2 Part Number Description Qty 43 61182 QD03 0000 Vibration Pad 2 44 B057890006001870B Flange Bolt M6...

Page 22: ...19 REV 40730 20130609 ENGLISH 40730 SPECIFICATIONS Engine Parts Diagram...

Page 23: ...r Arm 1 52 90101 10052000190 Washer 5 2 1 9 1 53 T1105006001100400 Oil Seal 6 11 4 1 54 24606 KB01 0000 Pin Shaft 1 55 92102 00TM6205P63 Bearing Tm6205 P63 2 Part Number Description Qty 56 91302 92500...

Page 24: ...21 REV 40730 20130609 ENGLISH 40730 SPECIFICATIONS Wiring Diagram...

Page 25: ...e to the proper level Place generator on a flat level surface Generator cannot supply enough power or overheating Generator is overloaded Review load and adjust See Power Management Insufficient venti...

Page 26: ...labor if this generator is deemed to have been misused neglected involved in an accident abused loaded beyond the generator s limits modified installed improperly or connected incorrectly to any elec...

Page 27: ...ts and labor For engines less than or equal to 80cc only the fuel tank and fuel line is subject to the evaporative emission control warranty requirements of this section MANUFACTURER S EMISSION CONTRO...

Page 28: ...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 CP...

Page 29: ...rburetor 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 pur...

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