15000 Starting Watts / 12000 Running Watts Electric start PORTABLE GENERATOR MODEL NUMBER 100111 12039 Smith Ave. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 Important safety instructions USA / 1-877-338-0999 MADE IN CHINA are included in this manual. REV 100111-20190527 www.championpowerequipment.com...
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AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE ABOUT TEMPERATURE: Your Champion Power Equipment product is designed and rated for continuous operation at ambient temperatures up to 40°C (104°F). When your product is needed your product may be operated at temperatures ranging from -15°C (5°F) to 50°C (122°F) for short periods.
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.
100111 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.
100111 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.
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100111 ENGLISH SAfETy RULES DANGER CAUTION Fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable and Exceeding the generator’s running capacity can extremely explosive. damage the generator and/or electrical devices Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. connected to it.
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100111 ENGLISH CONTROLS AND fEATURES Read this owner’s manual before operating your generator. Familiarize yourself with the location and function of the controls and features. Save this manual for future reference. Generator Spark Plug Arrester and Muffler Fuel Valve – Used to turn fuel supply on and off to engine.
100111 ENGLISH CONTROLS AND fEATURES Power Panel Ignition Switch – Press the switch to the “START” Circuit Breakers – Protects the generator against position to start the generator. Flip to the “OFF” electrical overloads. position to turn off the generator.
ENGLISH CONTROLS AND fEATURES Parts Included Your 100111 gasoline powered enerator ships with the following parts: Wheel Kit – 12 in. Wheel ......2 –...
100111 ENGLISH ASSEMBLy Install the Wheel Kit Cont’d. Your generator requires some assembly. This unit ships from our factory without oil or fuel. It must be properly 7. Repeat steps 2-5 to attach the second wheel. serviced with fuel and oil before operation.
100111 ENGLISH ASSEMBLy Add Engine Oil Add Engine Oil Cont’d. CAUTION CAUTION DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before The engine is equipped with a low oil shut-off and it has been properly filled with the recommended will stop when the oil level in the crankcase falls type and amount of oil.
NOTE minimum octane rating of 85 and an ethanol content of less than 10% by volume. Champion engines work well with 10% or less 2. DO NOT mix oil with fuel. ethanol blend fuels. When using blended fuels there 3. Clean the area around the fuel cap.
100111 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.
100111 ENGLISH OPERATION Starting the Engine Cont’d. Connecting Electrical Loads Cont’d. NOTE NOTE Keep choke knob pulled out for only 1 push of Connecting a generator to your electric utility company’s the ignition switch. After first push, press knob in power lines or to another power source may be against for up to the next 3 pushes of the ignition switch.
Customer Support. Installation instructions are also Use the following formula to convert voltage and available in the Technical Bulletin area of the Champion amperage to watts: Power Equipment internet site. Volts x Amps = Watts...
For the GFCI receptacles to work properly the neutral wire must be bonded to ground or to the generator frame. Your Champion generator comes with the neutral wire already bonded to the frame. If the bonding wire is removed then the GFCI receptacles will no longer function as designed.
100111 ENGLISH MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE The owner/operator is responsible for all periodic Oil Cont’d. maintenance. After the oil has completely drained, replace the WARNING drain bolt. With the oil drained, remove oil filter by turning counterclockwise (B). Never operate a damaged or defective generator.
Contact our helpline at 1-877-338-0999 to locate the 3. Remove the spark arrester. nearest Champion Power Equipment certified service 4. Carefully remove the carbon deposits from the spark dealer for your generator or engine maintenance needs.
100111 ENGLISH MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Generator Maintenance Battery Cont’d. Make certain that the generator is kept clean and stored charger or battery maintainer to keep the battery properly. Only operate the unit on a flat, level surface in properly charged. If the battery voltage is extremely low, a clean, dry operating environment.
100111 ENGLISH SPECIfICATIONS Parts List Part Number Description Part Number Description 100181 Engine 172.070014.01 Pipe, air cleaner, 1220 mm 172.190007.00 Crankcase Cover 172.070014.00 Pipe, reversal valve, 970 mm 1.5789.1022 Flange bolt M10 x 22 172.070031.00 Jacket, pipe 2.06.027 Clamp Ø12 x B8 717.100001.00...
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Pull choke assembly 120 5.1820.001 Charger 121 1.818.0514.2 Screw M5 x 14 122 5.1810.008 Over voltage protector, CSA 123 100111.21.10 Wire assembly 124 172.210002.00.2 Control box, black 125 172.210003.01 Wire jacket, control box 126 5.1320.024 Sheath, wire, Ø23.5 x 300mm 127 172.210003.02...
100111 ENGLISH SPECIfICATIONS Part Number Description Part Number Description 717.091500.00 Retainer, AC Cover 61.130013.00 Connector, Carburetor 717.091000.00 Cover, Air Filter, Petrol 1.5789.0665 Hex Flange Bolt, M6 x 65 717.091001.00 Retainer, A/C Filter, 60 mm 100275 Air Filter Assembly 101747 Insert, Fan Cover Logo 100829 Pin, Dowel Ø10 x 14...
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100111 ENGLISH SPECIfICATIONS Part Number Description Part Number Description 100941 Hose 1, Oil Line 128 717.040005.00 Push Rod 2.07.004 O-Ring Ø12 × Ø2.5 129 45.040002.00 Valve, Intake 101723 Oil Cooler Assy, Internal Mount 130 2.08.014 Bolt, Hex Flange M10 x 80 Air Guide, Outer, Cylinder 2 131 717.080300.02...
100111 ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution No fuel Add fuel Faulty spark plug(s) Replace spark plug(s) Generator will not start Unit loaded during start up Remove load from unit Generator battery is dead Recharge or replace generator battery Fill crankcase to the proper level...
To complete registration you will need to include a copy of the – Problems caused by parts that are not original Champion purchase receipt as proof of original purchase. Proof of purchase Power Equipment parts.
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) Exhaust and Evaporative emissions regulations.
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EXHAUST AND EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY The following are specific provisions relative to your Exhaust and Evaporative Emission Control System (ECS) Warranty Coverage. 1. APPLICABILITY: This warranty shall apply to 1995 and later model year California small off-road engines (SORE) (for other states, 1997 and later model year engines).
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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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