Champion 100158 Owner's Manual
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OWNER'S MANUAL
3100 Peak watts / 2800 Running watts
PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR
MODEL NUMBER
100158
12039 Smith Ave.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 USA
Important safety instructions
1-877-338-0999
MADE IN CHINA
are included in this manual.
REV 100158-20160513
www.championpowerequipment.com

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  • Page 1 3100 Peak watts / 2800 Running watts PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR MODEL NUMBER 100158 12039 Smith Ave. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 USA Important safety instructions 1-877-338-0999 MADE IN CHINA are included in this manual. REV 100158-20160513 www.championpowerequipment.com...
  • Page 2 FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful Operation is subject to the following two conditions: interference to radio communications. However, there (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a (2) This device must accept any interference particular installation.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    100158 3100 Peak Watts / 2800 Running Watts PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ......
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion Power Equipment product. Champion Power Equipment and Champion Engine Technology designs, builds, and supports all of our products to strict specifications and guidelines. With proper product knowledge, safe use, and regular maintenance, this product should bring years of satisfying service.
  • Page 5: Manual Conventions

    100158 ENGLISH MANUAL CONVENTIONS This manual uses the following symbols to help differentiate between different kinds of information. The safety symbol is used with a key word to alert you to potential hazards in operating and owning power equipment. Follow all safety messages to avoid or reduce the risk of serious injury or death.
  • Page 6: Safety Rules

    100158 ENGLISH SAFETy RULES WARNING DANGER Generator produces powerful voltage. Read this manual thoroughly before operating your generator. Failure to follow instructions could result DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles. in serious injury or death. DO NOT use electrical cords that are worn, damaged or frayed.
  • Page 7 100158 ENGLISH SAFETy RULES DANGER WARNING Fuel and fuel vapours are highly flammable and Rapid retraction of the starter cord will pull hand and extremely explosive. arm towards the engine faster than you can let go. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
  • Page 8: Controls And Features

    Foldaway Handle – Do not use the foldaway handle Never Flat Tires to lift or carry the unit. Parts Included Your 100158 inverter generator ships with the following parts: – Automotive style USB adapter (2.1A and 1A ports) ..... .
  • Page 9: Power Panel

    100158 ENGLISH CONTROLS AND FEATURES Power Panel Fuel Valve Knob (10) Oil Warning Light – Check oil level when this light turns on. Engine will not run when indicator is lit. Choke (11) Overload Indicator Light – This light turns ON...
  • Page 10: Safety Label Locations

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Safety Label Locations These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury. Read them carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact Champion Power Equipment’s customer service department for possible replacement. DANGER PELIGRO UNLEADED FUEL ONLY.
  • Page 11: Assembly

    100158 ENGLISH ASSEMBLy This unit ships from our factory without oil. It must be Add Engine Oil Cont’d. properly serviced with fuel and oil before operation. NOTE If you have any questions regarding the assembly of your generator, call our help line at 1-877-338-0999. Please Check oil often during the break-in period.
  • Page 12: Add Fuel

    100158 ENGLISH ASSEMBLy Add Fuel Add Fuel Cont’d. Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded fuel with a NOTE minimum octane rating of 85 and an ethanol content of less than 10% by volume. Our engines work well with 10% or less ethanol DO NOT mix oil with fuel.
  • Page 13: Operation

    100158 ENGLISH OPERATION Generator Location Grounding NEVER operate the generator inside any building, The generator system ground connects the frame to the including garages, basements, crawlspaces and sheds, ground terminals on the power panel. The system ground is enclosure or compartment, including the generator connected to the AC neutral wire.
  • Page 14: Economy Control Switch

    100158 ENGLISH OPERATION Starting the Engine Cont’d. Connecting Electrical Loads Let the engine stabilize and warm up for a few NOTE minutes after starting Plug in and turn on the desired 120 Volt AC single Keep choke in “Choke” position for only 1 pull of the recoil starter.
  • Page 15: 12V Dc Outlet - Battery Charging

    100158 ENGLISH OPERATION 12V DC Outlet Cont’d. Stopping the Engine Cont’d. WARNING Turn the fuel valve to the “OFF” position. Let the engine run until fuel starvation has stopped While charging a device do not place on the exhaust side the engine.
  • Page 16: Overload Operation

    LED will blink and cut power to the receptacles. To Parallel Operation recover the power, shut down the engine, wait until the Two (2) Champion model 100158 generators can light turns off and restart the generator. be operated in parallel to increase the total available electrical power.
  • Page 17: Gfci

    GFCI trips automatically to stop the must be bonded to ground or to the generator frame. Your Champion generator comes with the neutral wire already flow of electricity and prevent serious injury. The green bonded to the frame. If the bonding wire is removed then indicating light on the receptacle will also turn off.
  • Page 18: Maintenance And Storage

    100158 ENGLISH MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE The owner/operator is responsible for all periodic Oil Cont’d. maintenance. Reinstall the maintenance cover and tighten the WARNING cover screws. Dispose of used oil at an approved waste management facility. Never operate a damaged or defective generator.
  • Page 19: Air Filter

    Service your generator more frequently when operating CAUTION in adverse conditions. Contact our help line at 1-877-338-0999 to locate the nearest Champion Power Equipment certified service DO NOT spray generator with water. dealer for your generator or engine maintenance needs. Water can contaminate the fuel system.
  • Page 20: Generator Maintenance

    100158 ENGLISH MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Generator Maintenance Generator Maintenance Cont’d. Make certain that the generator is kept clean and stored DANGER properly. Only operate the unit on a flat, level surface in a clean, dry operating environment. DO NOT expose the...
  • Page 21: Specifications

    ....1.6 gal. (6 L) Your Champion Power Equipment product is designed – Gross Weight ....
  • Page 22: Parts Diagram

    100158 ENGLISH SPECIFICATIONS Parts Diagram...
  • Page 23: Parts List

    100158 ENGLISH Parts List Part Number Description Part Number Description Screw/Washer Assembly, 83.200705.01.2 Handle, Upper, Black 1.9074.4.0516.1 M5 x 16, Black 83.200705.02.2 Handle, Lower, Black 2.08.052.1 Bolt, M6 x 16 Screw/Washer Assembly, 1.9074.3.0512.1 83.200200.01.2 Cover, Left, Black M5 x 12, Black 83.201600.03...
  • Page 24 100158 ENGLISH SPECIFICATIONS Part Number Description Cover, Connect Port, 125V/25A, 5.1870.010 Black Cover, Connect Port, 125V/25A, 5.1870.010.3 83.01.31.45 Control Panel, Yellow 8Amp Circuit Breaker, Push 5.1200.308 Button 5.1120.050 Receptacle 5-20R Duplex, GFCI 1.6177.1.04.1 Lock Nut M4, Flange, Black 100158.21.10 Wire Assembly 83.210002.03...
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  • Page 26: Engine Parts Diagram

    100158 ENGLISH SPECIFICATIONS Engine Parts Diagram...
  • Page 27: Engine Parts List

    100158 ENGLISH Engine Parts List Part Number Description Part Number Description 83.040002.01 Valve, Intake 1.5789.0835 Flange Bolt, M8 x 35 2.01.017 Stud Bolt, M6 x 32 2.11.014 Oil Seal 83.010100.01 Cylinder Head 83.030007.01 Cover, Crankcase 2.15.002 Spark Plug, F6RTC 83.127000.01 Oil Level Sensor 1.5789.0612...
  • Page 28: Wiring Diagram

    100158 ENGLISH SPECIFICATIONS Wiring Diagram...
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    100158 ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution No fuel Add fuel Generator will not start Faulty spark plug Replace spark plug Unit loaded during start up Remove load from unit Fill crankcase to the proper level Low oil level Place generator on a flat, level surface Generator will not start;...
  • Page 30: Other Exclusions

    Warranty Registration Card and a copy of your sales – Problems caused by parts that are not original Champion Power receipt from one of CPE’s retail locations as proof of purchase. Equipment parts.
  • Page 31 The United States Environment Protection Agency (U.S. EPA.) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Emission Control System Warranty Your Champion Power Equipment (CPE) engine complies with both the U.S. EPA and state of California Air Resources Board (CARB) emission regulations.
  • Page 32 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY The following are specific provisions relative to your Emission Control System (ECS) Warranty Coverage. 1. APPLICABILITY: This warranty shall apply to 1995 and later model year California small off-road engines (for other states, 1997 and later model year engines). The ECS Warranty Period shall begin on the date the new engine or equipment is delivered to its original, end-use purchaser, and shall continue for 24 consecutive months thereafter.
  • Page 33 You must take your CPE engine or the product on which it is installed, 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.

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