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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

4000 Starting Watts / 3000 Rated Watts

PORTABLE GENERATOR

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Important Safety Instructions
are included in this manual.

MADE IN CHINA

REV 46551-20130402

46551

MODEL NUMBER

Recoil Start

Summary of Contents for 46551

Page 1: ... Fe Springs CA 90670 USA 1 877 338 0999 www championpowerequipment com 4000 Starting Watts 3000 Rated Watts PORTABLE GENERATOR SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Instructions are included in this manual MADE IN CHINA REV 46551 20130402 46551 MODEL NUMBER Recoil Start ...

Page 2: ...re Team Toll Free at 1 877 338 0999 AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE ABOUT TEMPERATURE Your Champion Power Equipment product is designed and rated for continuous operation at ambient temperatures up to 40 C 104 F When your product is needed your product may be operated at temperatures ranging from 15 C 5 F to 50 C 122 F for short periods If the product is exposed to temperatures outside this range during stor...

Page 3: ...intenance and Storage 14 Engine Maintenance 14 Oil 14 Spark Plugs 14 Air Filter 14 Spark Arrester 15 In line Fuel Filter 15 Cleaning 15 Adjustments 15 Maintenance Schedule 15 Generator Maintenance 16 Storage 16 Generator Storage 16 Disconnect the Battery 16 Charge the Battery 16 Specifications 17 Engine Specifications 17 Generator Specifications 17 Fuel 17 Oil 17 Spark Plugs 17 Valve Clearance 17 ...

Page 4: ...s 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 from your purchase To find out more about our covers and power cables please visit our web site at www championpowerequipment com This Booklet Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and compl...

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: ...s 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 result in fire or electrical shock When servicing the generator Disconnect the spark plug wire and place it where it cannot contact the plug DO NOT check for spark with the plug removed Use only appro...

Page 7: ...al equipment in the off position and then turn them on for operation Turn electrical equipment off before stopping the generator DO NOT tamper with the governed speed DO NOT modify the generator in any way CAUTION Fuel and fuel vapours are highly flammable and extremely explosive Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death Unintentional startup can result in entanglement traumatic amputation...

Page 8: ...sed 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 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 Cap Check and fill engine oil level 8 Power Panel ...

Page 9: ...ectrical overload 3 Voltmeter Displays the output voltage of the generator 4 120V 30A Twist Lock 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 120V 20A Duplex 2 NEMA 5 20R May be used to supply electrical power for the operation of 120 Volt AC 20 Amp single phase 60 Hz electrical loads 6 Ground Terminal Consult an e...

Page 10: ...with the following parts Wheel Kit 8 in Wheel 2 Bushing 2 Flange Bolt M10x105 for Wheel 2 Flat Washer 10 2 Nut M10 2 Support Leg w Vibration Mounts 1 Flange Bolt M8x16 for Support Leg 2 Handle 1 Flange Bolt M8x45 for Handle 2 Nut M8 4 Other Oil Funnel 1 Spark Plug Socket 1 Controls and Features ...

Page 11: ...ing 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 Before adding fuel and oil tip the generator on it s side 2 Slide the wheel bolt M10x105 through the washer sleeve and wheel 3 Slide the bolt through the mount point on the frame 4 Fasten securely with the M10 nut 5 Repeat steps 2 4 to attach the secon...

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 the bearing NOTE 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 thes...

Page 13: ... 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 Cont d Add Fuel 1 Use clean fresh regular unleaded fuel with a minimum octane rating of 85 and an ethanol content of less than 10 by volume 2 DO NOT mix oil with fuel 3 Clean the area around the fuel cap 4 Remove the ...

Page 14: ...ll combustible material generators must also have at least three feet of clearance on all sides to allow for adequate cooling maintenance and servicing Generators should never be started or operated in the back of a SUV camper trailer in the bed of a truck regular flat or otherwise under staircases stairwells next to walls or buildings or in any other location that will not allow for adequate cool...

Page 15: ...ces plugged in or turned on 2 Let the generator run at no load for several minutes to stabilize internal temperatures of the engine and generator 3 Turn the Fuel Valve to the OFF position 4 Let the engine run until fuel starvation has stopped the engine This usually takes a few minutes 5 Press the ignition switch to the OFF position Important Always ensure that the Fuel Valve and the Engine Switch...

Page 16: ...nt 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 Watts To prolong the life of your generator and attached devices follow these steps to add electrical load 1 Start the generator with no electrical load attached 2 Allow the engine to run...

Page 17: ...ap dipstick to add oil 5 Add 0 63 qt 0 6 L of oil and replace oil fill cap dipstick DO NOT OVERFILL 6 Dispose of used oil at an approved waste management facility 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 f...

Page 18: ...ding the cover plate which retains the end of the spark arrester to the muffler 3 Remove the spark arrester screen 4 Carefully remove the carbon deposits from the spark arrester screen with a wire brush 5 Replace the spark arrester if it is damaged 6 Position the spark arrester in the muffler and attach with the two screws Failure to clean the spark arrester will result in degraded engine performa...

Page 19: ... 4 Turn the fuel valve to the Off position 5 Let the generator run until fuel starvation has stopped the engine This usually takes a few minutes 6 The generator needs to cool completely before cleaning and storage 7 Clean the generator according to the maintenance section 8 Change the oil 9 Remove the spark plug and pour about 1 2 ounce of oil into the cylinder Crank the engine slowly to distribut...

Page 20: ...4 Stroke OHV Start Type Recoil Maintenance Valve Clearance Intake 0 13 0 17 mm 0 005 0 007 in Exhaust 0 18 0 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 F6RTC Replacement spark plug NGK BPR6ES or equivalent Make certain the spark plug gap is 0 7 0 8 mm or 0 028 0 031 in An Important Message Ab...

Page 21: ...REV 46551 20130402 18 46551 ENGLISH Wiring Diagram Specifications ...

Page 22: ...0 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 16 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 27 33 34 35 36 37 38 76 77 85 86 87 88 89 90 92 93 94 95 54 91 78 79 80 81 17 57 58 22 56 75 82 83 84 27 55 27 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 13 50 51 52 53 52 59 60 61 62 71 72 73 74 63 64 65 66 67 69 70 27 67 68 ...

Page 23: ...44 2 03 004 Washer Ø6 4 45 1 5789 0620 2 Flange Bolt M6 20 4 46 122 072000 02 Fuel Meter Assembly 1 47 1 819 0510 Screw M5 10 2 48 122 070300 02 Fuel Filter 1 Part Number Description Qty 49 122 070100 03 Fuel Tank Cap 1 50 152 200702 00 Cover Handle 1 51 122 200701 01 2 Handle 1 52 1 6177 1 08 Nut M8 14 53 1 5789 0845 Flange Bolt M8 45 2 54 6 2 232 318 2 Frame 1 55 122 200800 04 2 Control Panel De...

Page 24: ...2 13 25 26 27 29 30 32 35 37 38 12 40 41 42 43 44 46 47 21 22 23 24 31 34 36 39 53 52 102 51 50 49 55 56 57 58 54 60 62 61 63 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 74 25 75 1 93 94 95 92 91 90 97 78 79 80 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 76 59 77 96 33 81 73 15 20 48 14 101 51 100 98 45 64 16 99 89 19 11 18 17 19 28 103 ...

Page 25: ...olt M8 32 6 48 23 091002 21 Seal Air Cleaner 1 49 23 110006 00 Rod Governor 1 50 21 110003 00 Arm Governor 1 51 1 6177 06 Flange Nut M6 3 Part Number Description Qty 52 21 110001 00 Shaft Governor Arm 1 53 22 123000 02 Ignition Coil Shield EPA 1 54 1 5789 0625 Flange Bolt M6 25 2 55 23 110005 01 Spring Throttle Return 1 56 23 110007 00 Spring Governor 1 57 2 08 040 Bolt Governor Arm M6 21 1 58 21 ...

Page 26: ...d 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 Service Center Lo...

Page 27: ... 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 covered by this warranty Other...

Page 28: ...bject 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 your receip...

Page 29: ...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 30: ...stalled 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 because the engine...

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