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46555

PORTABLE GENERATOR

4000 Starting Watts / 3000 Rated Watts

TABLE Of CONTENTS

Introduction

1

Introduction

1

Portable Power Generator

1

Accessories

1

This Booklet

1

Manual Conventions

2

Safety Rules

3

Controls and Features

5

Generator

5

Power Panel

6

Parts Included

7

Wheel Kit

7

Spark Arrester Kit

7

Other

7

Assembly

8

Remove the Generator from the Shipping Carton 8
Install the Wheel Kit

8

Install the Support Leg

8

Connect the Battery

8

Add Engine Oil

8

Add Fuel

9

Grounding

9

Operation

10

Generator Location

10

Grounding

10

Surge Protection

10

Starting the Engine

10

Connecting Electrical Loads

11

Stopping the Engine

11

Do Not Overload Generator

12

Capacity

12

Power Management

12

Wattage Reference Chart

12

Maintenance and Storage

13

Engine Maintenance

13

Oil

13

Spark Plugs

13

Air Filter

14

Cleaning

14

Adjustments

14

Maintenance Schedule

14

Generator Maintenance

14

Storage

15

Generator Storage

15

Disconnect the Battery

15

Charge the Battery

15

Specifications

16

Engine Specifications

16

Generator Specifications

16

Fuel

16

Oil

16

Spark Plugs

16

Valve Clearance

16

Parts Diagram

17

Parts List

18

Engine Parts Diagram

19

Engine Parts List

20

Wiring Diagram

21

Troubleshooting

22

Warranty

23

Warranty Qualifications

23

Repair/Replacement Warranty

23

Do Not Return The Unit To 
The Place Of Purchase

23

Warranty Exclusions

23

Normal Wear

23

Installation, Use and Maintenance

23

Other Exclusions

23

Limits of Implied Warranty 
and Consequential Damage

23

Contact Information

23

Address

23

Customer Service

23

Technical Service

23

Summary of Contents for 46555

Page 1: ...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 i...

Page 2: ...is product to 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 o...

Page 3: ...Power Management 12 Wattage Reference Chart 12 Maintenance and Storage 13 Engine Maintenance 13 Oil 13 Spark Plugs 13 Air Filter 14 Cleaning 14 Adjustments 14 Maintenance Schedule 14 Generator Mainte...

Page 4: ...rmation 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 you...

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: ...nd 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...

Page 7: ...ull 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 resul...

Page 8: ...he 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...

Page 9: ...120V 30A Twist Lock protected by a 25 Amp circuit breaker This receptacle powers 120 Volt AC 60 Hz single phase loads requiring up to 25 Amps or 3000 watts of power 4 120V 20A Duplex 2 Each duplex is...

Page 10: ...ing 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...

Page 11: ...ding 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...

Page 12: ...e generator rotor has a sealed pre lubricated ball bearing that requires no additional lubrication for the life of the bearing NOTE Use regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 85 Do...

Page 13: ...istance is felt and then pull rapidly 8 Do not over choke As as soon as engine starts move the choke lever to the RUN position If the engine starts but does not run make certain that the generator is...

Page 14: ...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...

Page 15: ...to stabilize 5 Plug in and turn on the next item 6 Allow the engine to stabilize 7 Repeat steps 5 6 for each additional item Wattage Reference Chart Use the chart to determine approximate wattage requ...

Page 16: ...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 spa...

Page 17: ...ds Use a damp cloth to clean exterior surfaces of the engine Use a soft bristle brush to remove dirt and oil Use an air compressor 25 PSI to clear dirt and debris from the engine Cleaning DO NOT spray...

Page 18: ...the battery and store the cap screw M6x10 and lock washer M6 3 Repeat steps 1 2 for the red positive battery lead 4 Store the battery in a cool dry place Charge the Battery Proper battery maintenance...

Page 19: ...ns 15 L Use regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 85 and an ethanol content of less than 10 by volume Generator Specifications Running Wattage 3000 Watts Starting Wattage 4000 Watt...

Page 20: ...17 REV 46555 20110708 ENGLISH 46555 Parts Diagram Specifications...

Page 21: ...lange Bolt M6 20 4 45 ST02FD 04100014 Washer 6 5 4 46 ST02FD 04100010 Tank Rubber 4 47 ST02FD 04110000 Y Fuel Tank 1 48 ST188FD 1741002 C Handle sheath 1 49 ST182FD 1151110 B F Handle 1 Part Number De...

Page 22: ...19 REV 46555 20110708 ENGLISH 46555 Engine Parts Diagram Specifications...

Page 23: ...6 2 50 GB5789 86 FB8 55 Flange bolt 8 55 4 51 ST168FD 1090200 G Air cleaner cover comp 1 52 ST168FD 1090004 Element 1 53 ST168FD 1090003 Separator 1 54 ST168FD 1090002 Air cleaner seal 1 55 ST168FD 10...

Page 24: ...21 REV 46555 20110708 ENGLISH 46555 Wiring Diagram Specifications...

Page 25: ...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 defec...

Page 26: ...ot 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...

Page 27: ...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...

Page 28: ...written instructions to the effect of repair or replace as necessary shall not reduce the ECS Warranty Period Any such part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty shall be warranted for the remai...

Page 29: ...scellaneous Parts Tubing Fittings Seals Gaskets and Clamps associated with these listed systems TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE You must take your CPE engine or the product on which it is installed along w...

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