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10006 Santa Fe Springs Road

Santa Fe Springs CA 90670

USA / 1 (877) 338-0999

www.championpowerequipment.com

4000 Peak Watts / 3500 Running Watts

PORTABLE  GENERATOR

SAvE THESE INSTRuCTIONS

Important Safety Instructions
are included in this manual.

MADE IN CHINA

REV 46512-20110301

Wireless Remote Electric Start

46512

MODEL NUMBER

2

yEAR

LIMITED WARRANTY

OWNER’S MANUAL & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of Contents for 46512

Page 1: ...quipment com 4000 Peak Watts 3500 Running Watts PORTABLE GENERATOR SAvE THESE INSTRuCTIONS Important Safety Instructions are included in this manual MADE IN CHINA REV 46512 20110301 Wireless Remote Electric Start 46512 MODEL NUMBER 2yEAR LIMITED WARRANTY OWNER S MANUAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 2: ...the store WE ARE HERE TO HELP Visit our website www championpowerequipment com for more info Product Info Updates Frequently Asked Questions Tech Bulletins Product Registration or Call our Customer Care Team Toll Free at 1 877 338 0999 24 7 Tech Support 562 204 1188 ...

Page 3: ...pping the Engine 13 Do Not Overload Generator 14 Capacity 14 Power Management 14 Wattage Reference Chart 14 Maintenance and Storage 15 Engine Maintenance 15 Oil 15 Spark Plugs 15 Air Filter 15 Spark Arrester 16 Cleaning 16 Adjustments 16 Maintenance Schedule 16 Generator Maintenance 17 Storage 17 Generator Storage 17 Disconnect the Battery 17 Charge the Battery 17 Specifications 18 Engine Specific...

Page 4: ...ormation 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 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...

Page 5: ...y 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 may result in property damage CAUTION DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury DANGER WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous si...

Page 6: ...and remove jewelry Operate equipment with guards in place DO NOT wear loose fitting clothing dangling drawstrings or items that could become caught 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 persons to operate or service the genera...

Page 7: ...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 is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback DO NOT start or stop the engine with electrical devices plugged in Exceeding the g...

Page 8: ...t the engine No manual adjustment required 3 Fuel Valve Turn this valve to the On position to supply fuel to 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 Oil Filler Cap Check and fill engine oil level 7 Battery Used to start the engine Provides 12V DC to the electric starter and receiver control module 8 P...

Page 9: ...an electrician for local grounding regulations 6 120V 30A Twist Lock This receptacle powers 120 Volt AC 60 Hz single phase loads requiring up to 29 2 Amps or 3500 Watts of power 7 120V 30A Recreational Vehicle RV Receptacle This receptacle powers 120 Volt AC 60 Hz single phase loads requiring up to 29 2 Amps or 3500 Watts of power 8 120V 20A Duplex Protected by a 20 Amp push to reset circuit break...

Page 10: ...nition Switch to the OFF position disables the Remote functions but the RCM still consumes approximately 2 mA from the battery To prevent battery drain press the Battery Switch to the OFF position This disconnects power to the RCM so there is no current draw on the battery Power Panel Load Management When the generator initially starts by the Remote no voltage is supplied to the Power Panel for ap...

Page 11: ...Flange Bolt M10x105 for Wheel 2 Flange Bolt M8x45 for Handle 2 Flange Bolt M8x25 for Vibration Mounts 2 Flange Bolt M8x16 for Support Leg 2 Nut M10 2 Flat Washer 10 2 Nut M8 6 Spark Arrester Kit Spark Arrestor 1 Cover Plate 1 Screw with Lock Washer 2 Other Oil Funnel 1 Oil 0 6 L Spark Plug Socket 1 Remote 1 Cap Screw M6x10 for Battery Terminals 2 Nut M6 2 Battery Bolts Controls and Features ...

Page 12: ...verything from the carton except the generator 3 Carefully cut each corner of the box from top to bottom Fold each side flat on the ground to provide a surface area to install the wheel kit and support leg Install the Wheel Kit You will need the following tools to install the wheels 17 mm wrench OR adjustable wrench not included Socket wrench with a 16 mm socket not included Pliers not included 1 ...

Page 13: ... cap screw M6x10 and secure with the lock washer M6 3 Repeat steps 1 2 for the black battery lead Install the Spark Arrester Insert the spark arrester screen into the muffler outlet Secure the spark arrester by placing the cover plate over the end of the screen with the lettering facing outward Secure the cover plate with the two screws and lock washers provided with the spark arrester kit Federal...

Page 14: ...ctane rating of 85 Do not mix oil and gasoline Fill tank to approximately inch below the top of the tank to allow for fuel expansion DO NOT fill fuel tank indoors DO NOT fill fuel tank when the engine is running or hot DO NOT overfill the fuel tank DO NOT light cigarettes or smoke when filling the fuel tank CAUTION Add Engine Oil Cont d Assembly Grounding Your generator must be properly connected ...

Page 15: ...inst virtually all short duration voltage fluctuations Voltage fluctuation may impair the proper functioning of sensitive electronic equipment CAUTION Operation Starting the Engine without Remote 1 Make certain the generator is on a flat level surface 2 Turn off all electrical loads connected to the generator Never start or stop the generator with electrical devices plugged in and turned on 3 Turn...

Page 16: ...e receptacles is turned off and the engine will stop after 5 seconds Connecting a generator to your electric utility company s power lines or to another power source may be against the law In addition this action if done incorrectly could damage your generator and appliances and could cause serious injury or even death to you or a utility worker who may be working on nearby power lines If you plan...

Page 17: ...Repeat steps 5 6 for each additional item Never exceed the specified capacity when adding loads to the generator NOTE Operation Wattage Reference Chart Use the chart to determine approximate wattage requirements for your equipment Item Running Watts A Starting Watts B Essentials Light Bulb 100W 100 Refrigerator Freezer 1200 2400 Freezer 500 500 Sump Pump 600 1800 Well Pump 1 HP 2000 4000 Water Hea...

Page 18: ... 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 spark plug cable from the spark plug 2 Use the spark plug tool that shipped with your generator to remove the plug 3 Inspect the electrode on the plug It must be clean and not worn to produce the spark required...

Page 19: ...5 PSI to clear dirt and debris from the engine 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 Adjust spark plug Check Adjust valve clearance Clean spark arrester Clean fuel tank and filt...

Page 20: ...spect all air vents and cooling slots to ensure that they are clean and unobstructed DO NOT use a garden hose to clean the generator Water can enter the generator through the cooling slots and damage the generator windings CAUTION Disconnect the Battery 1 Remove the protective cover from the black negative battery lead 2 Disconnect the black negative lead from the black negative terminal on the ba...

Page 21: ...ee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and ...

Page 22: ...19 REV 46512 20110301 ENGLISH 46512 Specifications Parts Diagram ...

Page 23: ... 04100014 Washer 6 5mm 4 49 ST02FD 04100010 Tank Rubber 4 50 ST02FD 04110000 A Fuel Tank 1 51 ST188FD 1741002 C Handle sheath 1 52 ST182FD 1151110 B Handle 1 Part Number Description Qty 53 GB6177 M8 Nut M8 14 54 GB5789 M8x45 Flange Bolt M8x45 2 55 ST02FD 0184 2 5 F Frame 1 56 ST02FD 1151300C 1 Bottom Rubber II 2 57 ST02FD 1151300D 1 Bottom Rubber I 2 58 GB6182 M10 Nut M10 2 59 ST177FD 1152300 H 8i...

Page 24: ...21 REV 46512 20110301 ENGLISH 46512 Specifications Engine Parts Diagram ...

Page 25: ...04 Element 1 53 ST168FD 1090003 Separator 1 54 ST168FD 1090002 Air Cleaner Seal 1 55 ST168FD 1090004 Air Cleaner Case Comp 1 56 ST160F 1130003 CPE Carburetor Packing No Asbestos 1 Part Number Description Qty 57 ST168F 1130001 Carburetor Insulator 1 58 ST168F 1130002 CPE Insulator Packing No Asbestos 1 59 ST168FD 1010001 Stud Bolt 6X90 2 60 ST168F 2 1010100 G Cylinder Head Comp 1 61 ST168F 2 103000...

Page 26: ...23 REV 46512 20110301 ENGLISH 46512 Wiring Diagram Specifications ...

Page 27: ...d Review load and adjust See Power Management Insufficient ventilation Check for air restriction Move to a well ventilated area No AC output Cable not properly connected Check all connections Connected device is defective Replace defective device Circuit breaker is open Reset circuit breaker Faulty brush assembly Replace brush assembly Service Center Faulty AVR auto voltage regulator Replace AVR S...

Page 28: ...ly 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 Installation Use and Maintenance Cont d Normal maintenance such as spark plugs air filters adjustments fuel system cleaning and obstruction due to buildup is not cov...

Page 29: ... years subject to provisions set forth below If during the warranty 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 yo...

Page 30: ... Warranty Period Any such part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty shall 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 s...

Page 31: ...terial or workmanship will not be denied because the engine was not properly maintained and used If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities or to obtain warranty service please write or call the Customer service of Champion Power Equipment Inc Champion Power Equipment Inc ATTN Customer Service 10006 Santa Fe Springs Road Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 Tel 1 877 338 09...

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