Champion 100574 Operator's Manual

Champion 100574 Operator's Manual

3500w digital hybrid inverter generator

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MODEL #100574
3500W DIGITAL HYBRID
INVERTER GENERATOR
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important safety precautions which should be read and understood before operating the product. Failure to do
so could result in serious injury. This manual should remain with the product.
Specifications, descriptions and illustrations in this manual are as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to change without notice.
This product meets the requirements of the PGMA (Portable Generator Manufacturers' Association) standard ANSI/PGMA G300-2015 (Safety and Performance of
Portable Generators).
Made in China - REV 20190930
Champion Power Equipment, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA USA

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  • Page 1 Specifications, descriptions and illustrations in this manual are as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to change without notice. This product meets the requirements of the PGMA (Portable Generator Manufacturers’ Association) standard ANSI/PGMA G300-2015 (Safety and Performance of Portable Generators). Made in China - REV 20190930 Champion Power Equipment, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA USA...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 100574 - 3500W DIGITAL HYBRID INVERTER GENERATOR TABLE OF CONTENTS Storage ........... .. Short Term Storage (up to 30 days) ..
  • Page 3: Introduction

    100574 - 3500W DIGITAL HYBRID INVERTER GENERATOR SAFETY DEFINITIONS INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion Power Equipment The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to (CPE) product. CPE designs, builds, and supports all of our possible dangers.
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 100574 - 3500W DIGITAL HYBRID INVERTER GENERATOR IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DANGER Operate equipment with guards in place. WARNING Rotating parts can entangle hands, feet, hair, clothing and/or Cancer and Reproductive Harm – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov accessories. Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can result.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 100574 - 3500W DIGITAL HYBRID INVERTER GENERATOR WARNING CAUTION Spark from removed spark plug wire can result in fire or Start the generator and allow the engine to stabilize before electrical shock. connecting electrical loads. Connect electrical equipment in the off position, and then turn When servicing the generator: them on for operation.
  • Page 6: Fuel Safety

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 100574 - 3500W DIGITAL HYBRID INVERTER GENERATOR Fuel Safety When adding or removing gasoline: DO NOT light or smoke cigarettes. DANGER Turn the generator off and let it cool for at least two minutes before removing the gasoline cap. Loosen the cap slowly to relieve GASOLINE, GASOLINE VAPORS AND PROPANE (LPG) ARE pressure in the tank.
  • Page 7: Safety And Dataplate Labels

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 100574 - 3500W DIGITAL HYBRID INVERTER GENERATOR Safety and Dataplate Labels 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 Technical Support Team for possible replacement.
  • Page 8: Safety Symbols

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 100574 - 3500W DIGITAL HYBRID INVERTER GENERATOR Safety Symbols Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to more safely operate the product.
  • Page 9: Operation Symbols

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 100574 - 3500W DIGITAL HYBRID INVERTER GENERATOR Operation Symbols Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to more safely operate the product.
  • Page 10: Quickstart Label Symbols

    3a. If operating on gasoline, turn the fuel selector to the This artwork belongs to Champion Power Equipment. The contents are confidential and privileged and shall not be disclosed to or used by or for outside parties without the explicit consent of Champion Power Equipment.
  • Page 11: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES 100574 - 3500W DIGITAL HYBRID INVERTER GENERATOR CONTROLS AND FEATURES Read this operator’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 1.
  • Page 12: Control Panel

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES 100574 - 3500W DIGITAL HYBRID INVERTER GENERATOR Control Panel 1. Choke – Used to start a cold engine. RECEPTACLES 2. Fuel Selector Switch – Used to select and turn on gasoline 12V DC, 8 Amp (Automotive) or propane (LPG) fuel source.
  • Page 13: Parts Included

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES 100574 - 3500W DIGITAL HYBRID INVERTER GENERATOR Parts Included Accessories Oil Funnel ............Dual 2.4A Port USB Adapter ..
  • Page 14: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY 100574 - 3500W DIGITAL HYBRID INVERTER GENERATOR ASSEMBLY Your generator requires some assembly. This unit ships from our factory without oil. It must be properly serviced with fuel and oil before operation. If you have any questions regarding the assembly of your generator, call our Technical Support Team at 1-877-338-0999.
  • Page 15: Add Fuel: Gasoline

    ASSEMBLY 100574 - 3500W DIGITAL HYBRID INVERTER GENERATOR Add Fuel: Gasoline NOTICE Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum The generator engine works well with 10% or less ethanol octane rating of 85 and an ethanol content of 10% or less by blend gasoline.
  • Page 16: Grounding

    ASSEMBLY 100574 - 3500W DIGITAL HYBRID INVERTER GENERATOR 3. Remove the safety plug or cap from the cylinder valve. WARNING 4. Attach the other end of the hose to the LPG cylinder and hand If there is a strong smell of LPG: Close valve on the cylinder.
  • Page 17: Operation

    OPERATION 100574 - 3500W DIGITAL HYBRID INVERTER GENERATOR OPERATION Surge Protection Electronic devices, including computers and many programmable Generator Location appliances use components that are designed to operate within a narrow voltage range and may be affected by momentary voltage NEVER operate the generator inside any building, including fluctuations.
  • Page 18: Starting The Engine: Gasoline

    OPERATION 100574 - 3500W DIGITAL HYBRID INVERTER GENERATOR Starting the Engine: Gasoline 6. Pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly. DO NOT pull more than 4 times. 1. Make certain the generator is on a flat, level surface.
  • Page 19: Starting The Engine: Propane (Lpg)

    OPERATION 100574 - 3500W DIGITAL HYBRID INVERTER GENERATOR Starting the Engine: Propane (LPG) 6. Pull the choke to the half “CHOKE” position. 1. Make certain the generator is on a flat, level surface. 2. Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Never start or stop the generator with electrical devices plugged in or turned on.
  • Page 20: Connecting Electrical Loads

    OPERATION 100574 - 3500W DIGITAL HYBRID INVERTER GENERATOR Connecting Electrical Loads NOTICE Let the engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after Observing frost on LPG containers and regulators is starting. common during operation and normally is not an indication Plug in and turn on the desired 120 or 240 (if applicable) Volt AC of a problem.
  • Page 21: Eco (Economy) Mode

    OPERATION 100574 - 3500W DIGITAL HYBRID INVERTER GENERATOR To prolong the life of your generator and attached devices, follow WARNING these steps to add electrical load: Do not operate a device while it is plugged in to the 12V DC 1.
  • Page 22: Parallel Operation

    100574 - 3500W DIGITAL HYBRID INVERTER GENERATOR Parallel Operation Moving the Generator The Champion model 100574 is parallel ready and can be – ALWAYS turn the generator off and ensure the fuel valve is operated in parallel with another Champion unit to increase the closed.
  • Page 23: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE 100574 - 3500W DIGITAL HYBRID INVERTER GENERATOR 4. Inspect all air vents and cooling slots to ensure that they are WARNING clean and unobstructed. Operation using the alternative main jet at elevations lower To prevent accidental starting, remove and ground the spark plug than the recommended minimum altitude can damage the wire before performing any service.
  • Page 24: Cleaning The Air Filter

    MAINTENANCE 100574 - 3500W DIGITAL HYBRID INVERTER GENERATOR 5. Refer to the spark plug types in Specifications when replacing 5. Replace the spark arrestor if it is damaged. the plug. 6. Position the spark arrestor on the muffler and attach with the 6.
  • Page 25: Storage

    STORAGE 100574 - 3500W DIGITAL HYBRID INVERTER GENERATOR STORAGE EVERY 50 HOURS OR ANNUALLY Clean air filter DANGER Change oil if operating under heavy load or in hot Gasoline vapors are highly flammable and extremely explosive. environments Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. Only EVERY 100 HOURS OR ANNUALLY fill or drain fuel outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
  • Page 26: Long Term Storage (Over 1 Year)

    STORAGE 100574 - 3500W DIGITAL HYBRID INVERTER GENERATOR Long Term Storage (over 1 year) For storage over 1 year, the gasoline tank and carburetor must be completely drained of gasoline. 1. Follow steps 1-4 according to Mid Term Storage. 1a. Turn engine switch to the “OFF” position and allow generator to cool completely before continuing.
  • Page 27: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS 100574 - 3500W DIGITAL HYBRID INVERTER GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS Recommended Engine Oil Type 10W-30 Generator Specifications 5W-30 10W-40 Generator Model ........... 100574 5W-30 Synthetic Start Type ...........
  • Page 28: Parts Diagram

    SPECIFICATIONS 100574 - 3500W DIGITAL HYBRID INVERTER GENERATOR Parts Diagram...
  • Page 29: Parts List

    SPECIFICATIONS 100574 - 3500W DIGITAL HYBRID INVERTER GENERATOR Parts List Part Number Description Qty. Part Number Description Qty. 36 2.06.006 1.5789.0625 Flange Bolt M6 × 25 Clamp Ø7 × Ø1 37 24.070800.00 Reversal Valve 1.5789.0620 Flange Bolt M6 × 20 38 122.070100.07...
  • Page 30 SPECIFICATIONS 100574 - 3500W DIGITAL HYBRID INVERTER GENERATOR Part Number Description Qty. 73 5.1110.005 Receptacle, DC 12V 1.5783.0520.3 Bolt M5 × 20, Green 75 1.93.05.3 Lock Washer Ø5, Green 76 1.862.05 Lock Washer Ø5, Toothed 77 1.6170.05.3 Nut M5, Green 78 1.97.1.05.3...
  • Page 31: Engine Parts Diagram

    SPECIFICATIONS 100574 - 3500W DIGITAL HYBRID INVERTER GENERATOR Engine Parts Diagram...
  • Page 32: Engine Parts List

    SPECIFICATIONS 100574 - 3500W DIGITAL HYBRID INVERTER GENERATOR Engine Parts List Part Number Description Qty. Part Number Description Qty. 42 1.276.6205 1.5789.0615 Flange Bolt M6 × 15 Bearing 6205 43 24.030008.00 Gasket, Crankcase Cover Cover, Recoil Starter, 22.061100.00.2 Black Oil Dipstick Assembly, 44 46.031000.00.48...
  • Page 33 SPECIFICATIONS 100574 - 3500W DIGITAL HYBRID INVERTER GENERATOR Part Number Description Qty. Retainer, Exhaust Valve 80 21.040007.00 Spring Retainer, Intake Valve 81 21.040001.00 Spring 82 21.040008.00 Rotator, Exhaust Valve 83 24.040202.00 Shaft, Rocker Arm 84 22.040009.00 Rocker Arm 85 22.040012.00 Screw, Valve Adjustment 86 21.040021.00...
  • Page 34: Wiring Diagram

    SPECIFICATIONS 100574 - 3500W DIGITAL HYBRID INVERTER GENERATOR Wiring Diagram...
  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING 100574 - 3500W DIGITAL HYBRID INVERTER GENERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution No fuel. Add fuel. Faulty spark plug. Clean and adjust spark plug or replace. Fill crankcase to the proper level. Low oil level. Place generator on a flat, level surface.
  • Page 36: Warranty

    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.
  • Page 37 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.
  • Page 38 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).
  • Page 39 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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