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Maintenance 

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Rev 

46557-20100219

 

Air Filter 

1.

 

Unscrew wing nut to remove the air 
filter cover. 

2.

 

Unscrew wing nut to remove the air 

filter.  

3.

 

Separate the foam element and the 

paper element. 

4.

 

Tap the paper filter element to remove 
dirt and debris.  Use compressed air (25 

PSI) to clear debris. 

5.

 

For the foam element: Wash in liquid 
detergent and water. Squeeze 

thoroughly dry in a clean cloth. 

6.

 

Saturate in clean engine oil.  

7.

 

Squeeze in a clean, absorbent cloth to 

remove all excess oil. 

8.

 

Reassemble the two elements and 

reattach.  Tighten wing nut 

9.

 

Reattach the air filter cover and snap in 
place. 

Cleaning 

 CAUTION 

DO NOT spray engine with water. 

Water can contaminate the fuel system. 

 

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. 

Adjustments 

The air-fuel mixture is not adjustable. 
Tampering with the governor can damage 

your generator and your electrical devices 

and will void your warranty. CPE 
recommends that you contact our service 

line at 1-877-338-0999 for all other service 

and/or adjustment needs. 

Maintenance Schedule 

Follow the service intervals indicated in the 

schedule below.  
Service your generator more frequently 

when operating in adverse conditions.  

Contact our help line at 1-877-338-0999 to 

locate the nearest Champion Power 
Equipment certified service dealer for your 

generator or engine maintenance needs. 

 

Every 8  hours or daily 

  

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 filter * 

Every 3 years 

 

Replace fuel line 

 

 

*  To be performed by knowledgeable, 

experienced owners or Champion Power 
Equipment certified service dealers 

Generator Maintenance 

Make certain that the generator is kept clean 
and stored properly. Only operate the unit 

on a flat, level surface in a clean, dry 

operating environment. DO NOT expose the 
unit to extreme conditions, excessive dust, 

dirt, moisture or corrosive vapors.  

 CAUTION 

DO NOT use a garden hose to clean the 
generator. 

Water can enter the generator through the 
cooling slots and damage the generator 
windings. 

 

Use a damp cloth to clean exterior surfaces 
of the generator. 

Use a soft bristle brush to remove dirt and 

oil. 
Use an air compressor (25 PSI) to clear dirt 

and debris from the generator.  

Inspect all air vents and cooling slots to 
ensure that they are clean and unobstructed. 

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Страница 1: ...46557 Rev 46557 20100219 10006 Santa Fe Springs Road Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 USA Made in China 2900 Starting Watts 2400 Maximum Watts PORTABLE GENERATOR Owner s Manual and Operating Instructions ...

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Страница 3: ...ntenance 13 Engine Maintenance 13 Oil 13 Spark Plugs 13 Air Filter 14 Cleaning 14 Adjustments 14 Maintenance Schedule 14 Generator Maintenance 14 Storage 15 Engine Storage 15 Generator Storage 15 Specifications 16 Engine Specifications 16 Generator Specifications 16 Fuel 16 Oil 16 Spark Plugs 16 Valve Clearance 16 Parts Diagram 17 Parts List 19 Wiring Diagram 20 Troubleshooting 21 Warranty 22 Warr...

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Страница 5: ...sories 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 completeness of the information in this manual We reserve the right to change alter and or ...

Страница 6: ...mminently 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 serious injury CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a pote...

Страница 7: ...ating parts Tie up long hair and remove jewelry Operate equipment with guards in place DO NOT 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 are worn damaged or frayed DO NOT operate generator in wet weather DO NOT allow children or unqualified pers...

Страница 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 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 i...

Страница 9: ...e engine by filtering dust and debris from the intake air 3 Handle 4 Choke Lever Used to start the engine 5 Recoil Starter Used to start the engine 6 Fuel Valve Turn this valve to the On position to supply fuel to the engine 7 Engine Switch 8 Serial Number Please have this number available when calling for assistance 9 Oil Drain Plug Used to drain the oil 10 Oil Filler Cap Check and fill engine oi...

Страница 10: ...inal Consult an electrician for local grounding regulations 2 120 V 20 A Duplex Use these duplex receptacles to operate 120 Volt AC single phase 60 Hz loads requiring up to 20 A 0r 2400 Watts of power 3 Circuit Breakers Protects the generator against electrical overload ...

Страница 11: ...Controls and Features Rev 46557 20100219 7 Parts Included Your 46557 Gasoline Powered Generator ships with the following parts Handle Assembly 1 piece Oil Funnel 1 piece Spark Plug Socket 1 piece ...

Страница 12: ...or over the road use 1 Slide the handle onto the base plate frame underneath the recoil housing Secure in place with the spring clip Add Engine Oil CAUTION 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 these instructions will void your warranty 1 Place the generator...

Страница 13: ... approximately 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 Grounding Your generator must be properly connected to an appropriate ground to help prevent electric shock WARNING Failure to properly ground the generato...

Страница 14: ...revent voltage fluctuations you can take steps to protect sensitive electronic equipment 1 Install UL1449 CSA listed plug in surge suppressors on the outlets feeding your sensitive equipment Surge suppressors come 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 device...

Страница 15: ...g 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 Surge wattage is the extra burst of power needed to start some electric driven equipment Following the steps listed under Power Management will guara...

Страница 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 HP 1200 2000 Home Appliances Microwave 1000W 1000 Electric Range One Element 1500 Electric Skillet 1250 Coffee Maker 1500 Clothes Washer 1200 Entertainment CD DVD Player 100 VCR 100 Stereo Receiver 450...

Страница 17: ... the proper grade of oil for your operating environment 1 Remove the oil drain plug with a 12 mm socket and extension 2 Allow the oil to drain completely 3 Replace the drain plug 4 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 cable from the spar...

Страница 18: ...Service your generator more frequently when operating in adverse conditions Contact our help line at 1 877 338 0999 to locate the nearest Champion Power Equipment certified service dealer for your generator or engine maintenance needs Every 8 hours or daily 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 ope...

Страница 19: ... 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 engine slowly to distribute the oil and lubricate the cylinder 7 Reattach the spark plug Generator Storage 1 Allow the generator to cool completely before storage 2 Turn off the fuel supply at the fuel valve 3 C...

Страница 20: ... 0 93 gallons 3 5 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 19 mm long reach plug Intermittent use less than 1 hour month or colder temperatures below 60 F NGK BR6ES or equivalent Moderate use less than 3 hours month or seasonal temperatures 50 80 F NGK BR7ES or equivalent Extreme use contin...

Страница 21: ...Specifications Rev 46557 20100219 17 Parts Diagram ...

Страница 22: ...Specifications 18 Rev 46557 20100219 ...

Страница 23: ...2FD 02100001 2 Flange bolt M6 133 4 23 GB T6177 Nut M8 4 24 GB5789 M8X50 Bolt M8x50 2 25 GB96 8 Washerφ8 2 26 ST168FD 1144053F Wheel 2 27 WP20 03271202 BushΦ12 7 35 2 28 504 201600 01 Support leg 1 29 GB5789 M8X35 Bolt M8x35 2 30 ST02FD 05212002 Build Up 1 31 ST02FD 02100003 Rear frame 1 32 504 191200 00 Stator assembly 1 33 ST02FD 02100005 2 1 Alternator center screw M8x221 1 34 GB96 Washer Φ8 1 ...

Страница 24: ...Specifications 20 Rev 46557 20100219 Wiring Diagram ...

Страница 25: ...power or overheating Generator is overloaded 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 Capacitor defective Replace capacitor Service Center Faulty brus...

Страница 26: ...ole Installation Use and Maintenance This warranty will not 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 incorrectly to any electrical component Normal maintenance such as spark plugs air filters adjustments fuel system cleaning and obstruction du...

Страница 27: ...Notes Rev 46557 20100219 23 Notes ...

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