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Champion 100165 Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MODEL #100165
7500W DUAL FUEL ELECTRIC START
GENERATOR
REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ONLINE
at championpowerequipment.com
or visit championpowerequipment.com
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.
Covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patent Numbers: 10,598,101, 9,435,273, D710,802, and other U.S. and foreign patents pending.
REV 20210510
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. Covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patent Numbers: 10,598,101, 9,435,273, D710,802, and other U.S. and foreign patents pending. REV 20210510 Champion Power Equipment, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA USA...
  • Page 2 CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY: THE BIG PICTURE As the only safe way to use a portable generator, taking your generator outside is absolutely mandatory to keep your family safe from carbon monoxide. But there’s even more you can do. By educating yourself about all carbon monoxide risks, you’ll be better prepared to protect your family from this colorless, oderless threat.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TAbLE OF CONTENTS 100165 - 7500W DUAL FUEL ELECTRIC START GENERATOR TAbLE OF CONTENTS Maintenance ..........Cleaning the Generator .......... Introduction ...........

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION 100165 - 7500W DUAL FUEL ELECTRIC START GENERATOR INTRODUCTION SAFETY DEFINITIONS Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion Power Equipment The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, (CPE) product.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 100165 - 7500W DUAL FUEL ELECTRIC START 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 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 100165 - 7500W DUAL FUEL ELECTRIC START 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.

  • Page 7: Fuel Safety

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 100165 - 7500W DUAL FUEL ELECTRIC START GENERATOR Fuel Safety DO NOT pump gasoline directly into the generator at the gas station. Always use an approved container to transfer the fuel to the generator. DANGER  DO NOT overfill the gasoline tank.

  • Page 8: Safety And Dataplate Labels

    C: Need add the text height 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 9: Safety Symbols

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 100165 - 7500W DUAL FUEL ELECTRIC START 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 10: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES 100165 - 7500W DUAL FUEL ELECTRIC START 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.

  • Page 11: Control Panel

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES 100165 - 7500W DUAL FUEL ELECTRIC START GENERATOR Control Panel 1. Fuel Selector Switch – Used to select and turn on gasoline RECEPTACLES or propane (LPG) fuel source. 120V AC, 30A Locking (NEMA L5-30R) 2. LPG Inlet – Used to connect LPG fuel source to generator.

  • Page 12: Intelligauge

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES 100165 - 7500W DUAL FUEL ELECTRIC START GENERATOR Intelligauge Three mode digital meter for displaying voltage, hertz, and total run time. Push SELECT button on right side of gauge to display different modes. MODE DESCRIPTION Output voltage of the generator.

  • Page 13: Parts Included

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES 100165 - 7500W DUAL FUEL ELECTRIC START GENERATOR Parts Included Accessories 3.3 ft. (1 m) LPG Hose with Regulator......Engine Oil ........

  • Page 14: Assembly

    ASSEMbLY 100165 - 7500W DUAL FUEL ELECTRIC START GENERATOR ASSEMbLY Install the Support Leg 1. Attach the support leg to the generator frame with flange Your generator requires some assembly. This unit ships from our bolts and flange lock nuts.

  • Page 15: Add Fuel: Gasoline

    ASSEMbLY 100165 - 7500W DUAL FUEL ELECTRIC START GENERATOR NOTICE  Recommended Engine Oil Type 10W-30 The first 5 hours of run time are the break-in period for the unit. During the break in period stay at or below 50% of the...

  • Page 16: Add Fuel: Propane (Lpg)

    ASSEMbLY 100165 - 7500W DUAL FUEL ELECTRIC START GENERATOR NOTICE  The generator engine works well with 10% or less ethanol blended gasoline. When using ethanol-gasoline blends there are some issues worth noting: – Ethanol-gasoline blends can absorb more water than gasoline alone.

  • Page 17: Grounding

    ASSEMbLY 100165 - 7500W DUAL FUEL ELECTRIC START GENERATOR Grounding 3. Remove the safety plug or cap from the cylinder valve. 4. Attach the other end of the hose to the LPG connector on the Your generator must be properly connected to an appropriate cylinder and hand tighten.

  • Page 18: Operation

    OPERATION 100165 - 7500W DUAL FUEL ELECTRIC START GENERATOR OPERATION WARNING  Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations. Generator Location Keep all objects a minimum of 5 feet (1.5m) away from the generator at all times. Heat from the muffler surface and WARNING ...

  • Page 19: Starting The Engine: Gasoline

    OPERATION 100165 - 7500W DUAL FUEL ELECTRIC START GENERATOR Manual Start 1. Press the ignition switch to the “ON” position. 2. Move the choke to the “CHOKE” position. 2a. For restarting a warm engine, move the choke to 75% of the “CHOKE”...

  • Page 20: Battery

    OPERATION 100165 - 7500W DUAL FUEL ELECTRIC START GENERATOR Electric Start NOTICE  1. Move the choke to 75% of the “CHOKE” position. Accumulation of frost on LPG cylinder and regulators is 1a. For restarting a warm engine, move the choke the same common during operation and normally is not an indication position.

  • Page 21: Connecting Electrical Loads

    OPERATION 100165 - 7500W DUAL FUEL ELECTRIC START GENERATOR Connecting Electrical Loads electric driven equipment. Following the steps listed under “Power Management” will guarantee that only one device will Let the engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after be starting at a time.

  • Page 22: Stopping The Engine

    OPERATION 100165 - 7500W DUAL FUEL ELECTRIC START GENERATOR NOTICE  If the engine will not be used for a period of two (2) weeks or longer, please see the Storage section for proper engine and fuel storage. Moving the Generator CAUTION ...

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE 100165 - 7500W DUAL FUEL ELECTRIC START GENERATOR Cleaning the Generator The part number and recommended minimum altitude for the application of the high altitude carburetor main jet is listed in the following table. CAUTION  In order to select the correct high altitude main jet it is necessary DO NOT spray generator directly with water.

  • Page 24: Cleaning And Adjusting The Spark Plug

    MAINTENANCE 100165 - 7500W DUAL FUEL ELECTRIC START GENERATOR Cleaning and Adjusting the Spark Plug 5. Replace the spark arrestor if it is damaged. 6. Position the spark arrestor on the muffler and attach with the 1. Remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug.

  • Page 25: Maintenance Schedule

    STORAGE 100165 - 7500W DUAL FUEL ELECTRIC START GENERATOR Disconnect the Battery EVERY 250 HOURS 1. Remove the protective cover from the black/negative battery — Clean combustion chamber* lead. — Check/adjust valve clearance* 2. Disconnect the black/negative lead from the black/negative...

  • Page 26: Long Term Storage (Over 1 Year)

    STORAGE 100165 - 7500W DUAL FUEL ELECTRIC START GENERATOR Removing from Storage 5c. Use the drain bolt on the carburetor to empty any excess gasoline from the carburetor into an appropriate container. Use a funnel (and appropriate hose if NOTICE ...

  • Page 27: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS 100165 - 7500W DUAL FUEL ELECTRIC START GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS Recommended Engine Oil Type 10W-30 Generator Specifications 5W-30 10W-40 Generator Model ........... 100165 5W-30 Full Synthetic Start Type .........

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    TROUbLESHOOTING 100165 - 7500W DUAL FUEL ELECTRIC START 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 29 TROUbLESHOOTING 100165 - 7500W DUAL FUEL ELECTRIC START GENERATOR Problem Cause Solution Review load and adjust. See “Connecting Overload. Electrical Loads.” Repeated circuit breaker tripping. Check for damaged, bare or frayed wires. Replace Faulty power cords or device. defective device.

  • Page 30: 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 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) Exhaust and Evaporative emissions regulations.
  • Page 32 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 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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