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41154

Rev 41154-20100413 

10006 Santa Fe Springs Road 

Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 USA 
Made in China 

6250 Starting Watts/5500 Maximum Watts 

PORTABLE GENERATOR 

Owner’s Manual and Operating Instructions 

Summary of Contents for 41154

Page 1: ...41154 Rev 41154 20100413 10006 Santa Fe Springs Road Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 USA Made in China 6250 Starting Watts 5500 Maximum Watts PORTABLE GENERATOR Owner s Manual and Operating Instructions ...

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Page 3: ...2 Wattage Reference Chart 13 Maintenance 14 Engine Maintenance 14 Oil 14 Spark Plugs 14 Air Filter 15 Cleaning 15 Adjustments 15 Maintenance Schedule 15 Generator Maintenance 15 Storage 16 Engine Storage 16 Generator Storage 16 Specifications 17 Engine Specifications 17 Generator Specifications 17 Fuel 17 Oil 17 Spark Plugs 17 Valve Clearance 17 Parts Diagram 18 Parts List 19 Wiring Diagram 21 Tro...

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Page 5: ...ssories Champion Power Equipment manufactures and sells accessories 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 effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information in this manual We reserve the right to change alter and or...

Page 6: ...imminently 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 serious injury CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a pot...

Page 7: ...tating parts Tie up long hair and remove jewelry Operate equipment with guards in place DO NOT 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 are worn damaged or frayed DO NOT operate generator in wet weather DO NOT allow children or unqualified per...

Page 8: ...re 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 Unintentional startup can result in entanglement traumatic amputation or laceration Broken bones fractures bruises or sprains could result When starting engine pull the starter cord slowly until resistance ...

Page 9: ... 6 5 gallon 25 L capacity fuel tank 2 Fuel Valve Turn this valve to the On position to supply fuel to the engine 3 Choke Lever Used to start the engine 4 Air Cleaner Protects the engine by filtering dust and debris from the intake air 5 Recoil Starter Used to start the engine 6 Low Oil Sensor Senses the level of oil in the crankcase and shuts the engine down if the level falls too low 7 Oil Filler...

Page 10: ... phase loads requiring up to 25 Amps or 3000 watts of power 5 120 240 V 30 A Twist Lock This receptacle powers 240 Volt AC 60 Hz single phase loads requiring up to 25 A or 5500 Watts of power If an L14 30P plug is wired for only one 120 Volt leg 3 wire connection then this receptacle powers 120 Volt AC 60 Hz single phase loads requiring up to 25 A or 2750 Watts of power 6 120 V 20 A Duplex Use thi...

Page 11: ...ith the following parts Wheel Kit Handle Assembly 1 set 8 Solid Wheel 2 piece Axle Assembly 2 sets Support Leg 1 piece Vibration Mounts 2 piece Support Leg Hardware 1 set Oil Funnel 1 piece Spark Plug Socket 1 piece Spark Arrester Kit Spark Arrester 1 piece Cover Plate 1 piece Screws Lock Washers 2 pieces ...

Page 12: ...wheel kit is not intended for over the road use You will need the following tools to install the wheel kit 17 mm wrench OR adjustable wrench not included Socket wrench with a 16 mm socket Pliers not included 1 Before adding fuel and oil tip the generator on it s side 2 Slide the M10x105 wheel bolt through the washer sleeve and wheel 3 Slide the bolt through the mount point on the frame 4 Fasten se...

Page 13: ...il often during the break 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 the bearing Add Fuel 1 Use clean fresh regular unleaded fuel with a minimum octane rating of 85 2 DO NOT mix oil with fuel 3 Clean the area around the fuel cap 4 Remove the fu...

Page 14: ...esult in electric shock A ground terminal connected to the frame of the generator has been provided on the power panel For remote grounding connect of a length of heavy gauge 12 AWG minimum copper wire between the generator ground terminal and a copper rod driven into the ground We strongly recommend that you consult with a qualified electrician to ensure compliance with local electrical codes ...

Page 15: ...listed plug in surge suppressors on the outlets feeding your sensitive equipment Surge suppressors 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 devices come with a rechargeable battery between the electronic equipment and power supply source The device buffers...

Page 16: ...rting wattage of all devices identified in step 1 Add this number to the number calculated in step 2 Surge wattage is the extra burst of power needed to start some electric driven equipment Following the steps listed under Power Management will guarantee that only one device will be starting at a time Power Management Use the following formula to convert voltage and amperage to watts Volts x Amps ...

Page 17: ...4000 Water Heater 4000 Security System 180 AM FM Radio 300 Garage Door Opener 1 2 HP 500 600 Battery Charger 12V DC 110 Heating Cooling Air Conditioner 12000 BTU 1700 2500 Fan 300 600 Furnace Fan 1 3 HP 1200 2000 Home Appliances Microwave 1000W 1000 Electric Range One Element 1500 Electric Skillet 1250 Coffee Maker 1500 Clothes Washer 1200 Entertainment CD DVD Player 100 VCR 100 Stereo Receiver 45...

Page 18: ...t the proper grade of oil for your operating environment 1 Remove the oil drain plug with a 15 mm socket and extension 2 Allow the oil to drain completely 3 Replace the drain plug 4 Remove oil fill cap dipstick to add oil 5 Add 1 16 qt 1 1 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 cable from the spa...

Page 19: ... 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 around air intake and muffler First 5 Hours Change oil Every 50 hours or every season Clean air filter Change oil if operating under heavy load or in hot environments Every 100 hours or every season Change oil Clean A...

Page 20: ...m 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 engine slowly to distribute the oil and lubricate the cylinder 7 Reattach the spark plug Generator Storage 1 Allow the generator to cool completely before storage 2 Turn off the fuel supply at the fuel...

Page 21: ...l capacity is 6 5 gallons 25 L Use regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 85 Oil Oil capacity is 1 1 qt 1 16 L Spark Plugs Your generator comes equipped with a 19 mm long reach plug Intermittent use less than 1 hour month or colder temperatures below 60 F NGK BPR6ES or equivalent Moderate use less than 3 hours month or seasonal temperatures 50 80 F NGK BPR7ES or equivalent Extre...

Page 22: ...Specifications 18 Rev 41154 20100413 E Parts Diagram ...

Page 23: ...D 1152035 Carbon Brush Assembly 1 24 ST05FD 1152002 End Housing 1 25 ST05FD 1152004 4 Flange Bolt M6 165 4 26 ST05FD 1152003 4 Stator Cover 1 27 ST05FD 1152005 4 Flange Bolt M10 1 25 250 1 28 ST05FD 1152010 4CSA Stator Assembly 1 29 GB7244 10 Locking Washer φ10 1 30 GB96 10 Washer φ10 1 31 ST05FD 1152020 4CSA Rotor Assembly 1 32 GB5789 M6 8 Flange Bolt M6 8 6 33 ST05FD 1151600 Air Guide 1 34 ST182...

Page 24: ... ST188FD 1101200 Supporter 1 72 GB5789 M8 20 Flange Bolt M8 20 2 73 GB97 1 6 Washer φ6 4 74 GB93 6 Locking Washer φ6 8 75 BG01 00000000 Rectifier 1 76 GB818 M5 14 Screw M5x14 1 77 GB818 M4 14 Screw M4x14 7 78 GB6177 M4 Nut M4 7 79 GB818 M5 38 Screw M5 38 3 80 GB97 1 5 Washer φ5 5 81 GB5789 M8 16 Flange Bolt M8 16 2 82 ST05FD 03020301 60 Support Leg 1 83 ST188FD 1743002 C Rubber Support 2 84 GB5789...

Page 25: ...Specifications Rev 41154 20100413 E 21 Wiring Diagram ...

Page 26: ... load and adjust See Power Management Generator cannot supply enough power or overheating Insufficient ventilation Check for air restriction Move to a well ventilated area Cable not properly connected Check all connections Connected device is defective Replace defective device Circuit breaker is open Reset circuit breaker Capacitor defective Replace capacitor Service Center Faulty brush assembly R...

Page 27: ...hole Installation Use and Maintenance This warranty will not apply to parts and or 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 electrical component Normal maintenance such as spark plugs air filters adjustments fuel system cleaning and obstruction d...

Page 28: ...Notes 24 Rev 41154 20100413 E Notes ...

Page 29: ... period emission related part on your engine is defective in materials or workmanship the part will be repaired or replaced by CPE OWNER WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES As the small off road engine owner you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your Owner s Manual CPE recommends that you retain all your receipts covering maintenance on your small off road engine but ...

Page 30: ...hall be warranted for the remainder of the ECS Warranty Period c Any warranted emissions related part which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the Owner s Manual shall 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 CPE according...

Page 31: ...n which it is installed along with your warranty registration card or other proof of original purchase date at your expense to any Champion Power Equipment dealer who is authorized by Champion Power Equipment Inc to sell and service that CPE product during his normal business hours Claims for repair or adjustment found to be caused solely by defects in material or workmanship will not be denied be...

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