Champion 500560-UK, Operator'S Manual

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500560-UK - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR
OPERATION
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7. As soon as engine starts, move the choke to the “RUN”
position over a 2-5 second duration.
8. Connect electrical loads.
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NOTICE
Keep choke in “CHOKE” position for only 1 pull of the recoil
starter. After first pull, move choke to “RUN” position for
up to 3 pulls of the recoil starter. Too much choke leads to
spark plug fouling/engine flooding due to lack of incoming
air. This will cause the engine not to start.

NOTICE
For petrol restarts with hot engine in hot ambient
temperature > 86°F (30°C),
keep choke in 75% of the
“CHOKE” position for only 1 pull of the recoil starter. After
first pull, move choke to “RUN” position for up to 3 pulls
of the recoil starter. Too much choke leads to spark plug
fouling/engine flooding due to lack of incoming air. This will
cause the engine not to start.

NOTICE
For petrol starting in cold ambient temperature < 59°F
(15°C),
the choke must be in 100% of the “CHOKE” position
for recoil start procedures. Do not over-choke. As soon as
engine starts, gradually move the choke lever to the “RUN”
position over a 2-5 second duration.

NOTICE
If the engine starts but does not run make certain that the
generator is on a flat, level surface. The engine is equipped
with a low oil sensor that will prevent the engine from
running when the oil level falls below a critical threshold.
Connecting Electrical Loads
Let the engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after
starting.
Plug in and turn on the desired 120 or 240 (if applicable) Volt AC
single phase, 50 Hz electrical loads.
–
DO NOT connect 3-phase loads to the generator.
– DO NOT overload the generator.
–
NEVER use both 120V/240V or DC12V together they MUST
be used separately.
A
WARNING
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 to run a portable electric generator
during an outage, please notify your electric utility company
immediately and remember to plug your appliances directly into
the generator. Do not plug the generator into any electric outlet
in your home. Doing so could create a connection to the utility
company power lines. You are responsible for ensuring that your
generator’s electricity does not feed back into the electric utility
power lines.
If the generator will be connected to a building electrical system,
consult your local utility company or a qualified electrician.
Connections must isolate generator power from utility power
and must comply with all applicable laws and codes.
Do Not Overload Generator
Capacity
Follow these simple steps to calculate the running and starting
watts necessary for your purposes:
1. Select the electrical devices you plan on running at the
same time.
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 the number
calculated in step 2. Starting wattage is the surge 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.