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C40012 

Rev C40012-20070228 

 

 

 

 

 

1-877-338-0999 

10006 Santa Fe Springs Rd. 

Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 

Made in China 
© 2004-2007 Champion Power Equipment

 

 

Owners Manual and Operating Instructions 

3500 Peak Watts 

3000 Running Watts 

PORTABLE GENERATOR 

 

 
 
 
 

 

Summary of Contents for C40012

Page 1: ...0070228 1 877 338 0999 10006 Santa Fe Springs Rd Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 Made in China 2004 2007 Champion Power Equipment Owners Manual and Operating Instructions 3500 Peak Watts 3000 Running Watts...

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Page 3: ...nt 11 Wattage Reference Chart 12 Maintenance 13 Engine Maintenance 13 Oil 13 Spark Plugs 13 Air Filter 13 Spark Arrester 14 Cleaning 14 Adjustments 14 Maintenance Schedule 14 Generator Maintenance 14...

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Page 5: ...ls 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 Bookl...

Page 6: ...imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or ser...

Page 7: ...wear loose fitting clothing dangling drawstrings or items that could become caught DANGER Generator produces powerful voltage DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles DO NOT use electrical cords that ar...

Page 8: ...e away from sparks open flames pilot lights heat and other sources of ignition WARNING Rapid retraction of the starter cord will pull hand and arm towards the engine faster than you can let go Uninten...

Page 9: ...el Valve Turn this valve to the On position to supply fuel to the engine 3 Choke Used to start the engine 4 Air Cleaner Protects the engine by filtering dust and debris from the intake air 5 Recoil St...

Page 10: ...ts the generator against electrical overload 4 120 V 30 A Twist Lock protected by a 25 A push to reset circuit breaker This receptacle powers 120 Volt AC 60 Hz single phase loads requiring up to 30 Am...

Page 11: ...ece Solid Wheel 2 pieces Vibration Mounts 2 pieces Handle 1 piece Support Leg 1 piece Bolt Kit Wheel Retaining Pins 2 pieces Flat Washers 2 pieces Cap Screws and Nuts 10 sets Oil Funnel 1 piece Wrench...

Page 12: ...liers 1 Before adding oil to the engine tip the generator slowly so that the engine side is up 2 Attach the axle to the bottom of the frame with four mounting bolts M8x20 and nuts M8 3 Slide a wheel o...

Page 13: ...h a minimum octane rating of 85 2 DO NOT mix oil with fuel 3 Clean the area around the fuel cap 4 Remove the fuel cap 5 Slowly add fuel to the tank DO NOT overfill Allow approximately inch of space fo...

Page 14: ...in single or multi outlet styles They re designed to protect against virtually all short duration voltage fluctuations 2 Obtain an Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS device Most UPS devices come with a...

Page 15: ...age is the extra burst 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 Power Ma...

Page 16: ...000 Water Heater 4000 Security System 180 AM FM Radio 300 Garage Door Opener 1 2 HP 500 600 Battery Charger 12V DC 110 Heating Cooling Air Conditioner 12000 BTU 1700 2500 Fan 300 600 Furnace Fan 1 3 H...

Page 17: ...Remove oil fill cap dipstick to add oil 5 Add 0 63 qt 0 6 L of oil and replace oil fill cap dipstick 6 Dispose of used oil at an approved waste management facility Spark Plugs 1 Remove the spark plug...

Page 18: ...adverse conditions Contact our help line at 877 338 0999 to locate the nearest Champion Power Equipment certified service dealer for your generator or engine maintenance needs Every 8 hours or daily C...

Page 19: ...the fuel line and carburetor to prevent gum from forming 4 Add a fuel stabilizer into the fuel tank 5 Change the oil 6 Remove the spark plug and pour about ounce of oil into the cylinder Crank the en...

Page 20: ...apacity is 4 US gallons 15 L Use regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 85 Oil Oil capacity is 0 63 qt 0 6 L Spark Plugs Your generator comes equipped with a long reach plug 19mm In...

Page 21: ...Specifications Rev C40012 20070228 17 Parts Diagram...

Page 22: ...ST168FD 120 0003 Terminal 1 22 GB5781 B5 15 Bolt M5 15 2 23 ST168FD 120 0004 AVR 1 24 ST07FD 120 0005 Diode Assembly 1 25 ST168FD 120 0006 End Cover 1 26 GB5789 FB6 130 Flange Bolt M6 130 4 27 ST168FD...

Page 23: ...ffler Gasket 1 63 ST168FD 110 0005 Exhaust Stud 2 64 GB90 W 8 Washer 8 2 65 GB93 LW 8 Lock Washer 8 2 66 GB41 N 8 Nut M8 2 67 ST168FD 111 0001 Control Assembly 1 68 ST168FD 107 0006 Air Cleaner Case 1...

Page 24: ...Specifications 20 Rev C40012 20070228 Wiring Diagram...

Page 25: ...ded Review load and adjust See Power Management Generator cannot supply enough power or overheating Insufficient ventilation Check for air restriction Move to a well ventilated area Cable not properly...

Page 26: ...thout prior authorization or at an unauthorized repair facility will not be covered by this warranty Warranty Exclusions This warranty does not cover the following repairs and equipment Normal Wear Ge...

Page 27: ...legal rights which may change from state to state Your state may also have other rights you may be entitled to that are not listed within this warranty Contact Information Address Champion Power Equi...

Page 28: ...ears 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 OWNE...

Page 29: ...ce the ECS 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 sch...

Page 30: ...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...

Page 31: ...Notes Rev C40012 20070228 27 Notes...

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