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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

1500 Starting Watts / 1200 Rated Watts

PORTABLE  GENERATOR

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 

Important Safety Instructions 
are included in this manual.

MADE IN CHINA

REV 42436-20140115

42436

MODEL NUMBER

Summary of Contents for 42436

Page 1: ...Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 USA 1 877 338 0999 www championpowerequipment com 1500 Starting Watts 1200 Rated Watts PORTABLE GENERATOR SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Instructions are included i...

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: ...nagement 11 Maintenance and Storage 12 Engine Maintenance 12 Oil 12 Spark Plugs 12 Air Filter 12 Spark Arrester 13 Cleaning 13 Adjustments 13 Maintenance Schedule 13 Generator Maintenance 14 Storage 1...

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 re...

Page 7: ...or off and let it cool for at least two minutes before removing the fuel cap Loosen the cap slowly to relieve pressure in the tank Only fill or drain fuel outdoors in a well ventilated area DO NOT pum...

Page 8: ...ator CONTROLS AND FEATURES 1 Fuel Tank 1 5 gal 5 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 Prot...

Page 9: ...isplay alternator output voltage 3 Circuit Breaker Protects the generator against electrical overloads Push to reset breaker 4 120 Volt AC 20 Amp Receptacle NEMA 5 20R May be used to supply electrical...

Page 10: ...Parts Included Your 42436 Gasoline Powered Generator ships with the following parts Other Vibration Mount Engine Side 2 Vibration Mount Alternator Side 2 Nut M8 4 Flange Bolt M8x20 2 Oil Funnel 1 Spa...

Page 11: ...ngine Oil DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly filled with the recommended type and amount of oil Damage to the generator as a result of failure to follow these inst...

Page 12: ...manufacture s warranty It is advisable to always shut off the fuel supply run the engine to fuel starvation and drain the tank when the equipment is not in use for more than 30 days NOTE Add Fuel 1 U...

Page 13: ...pulls of the recoil starter Too much choke leads to sparkplug fouling engine flooding due to the lack of incoming air This will cause the engine not to start NOTE Generator Location NEVER operate the...

Page 14: ...2 Total the running watts of these items This is the amount of power you need to keep your items running 3 Identify the highest starting wattage of all devices identified in step 1 Add this number to...

Page 15: ...spark plug gap is 0 7 0 8 mm or 0 028 0 031 in 5 Refer to the spark plug recommendation chart when replacing the plug 6 Carefully thread the plug into the engine 7 Use the spark plug tool to firmly in...

Page 16: ...can contaminate the fuel system MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE To be performed by knowledgeable experienced owners or Champion Power Equipment certified dealers Every 8 hours or daily Check oil level Clean...

Page 17: ...s 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 genera...

Page 18: ...22 mm 0 007 0 009 in Note Tech bulletin regarding the valve adjustment procedure is on www championpowerequipment com Spark Plugs OEM spark plug NHSP E6RTC Replacement spark plug NGK BPR6HS or equiva...

Page 19: ...REV 42436 20140115 16 42436 ENGLISH SPECIFICATIONS Wiring Diagram...

Page 20: ...SPECIFICATIONS Parts Diagram 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 34 35 36 37 38 30 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 32 33 33 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 38 57...

Page 21: ...31 12 100100 01 Bracket Muffler 1 32 113 190002 01 End Housing 1KW 1 33 1 16674 0512 2 Flange Bolt M5 12 3 Part Number Description Qty 34 2 08 073 Flange Bolt M6 90 4 35 122 190003 00 48 Generator En...

Page 22: ...2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 74 75 76 77 7...

Page 23: ...Rod 1 40 12 050005 02 Piston 1 41 2 09 005 Circlip 16 1 2 42 12 050003 01 Piston Pin 1 43 11 050303 00 Ring Oil 1 Part Number Description Qty 44 11 050302 00 Ring Second Piston 1 45 11 050301 00 Ring...

Page 24: ...ank Low oil level Fill crankcase 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 Powe...

Page 25: ...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 26: ...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 CONTROL S...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...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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