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Champion 100456 Operator's Manual

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READ AND SAVE THIS MANUAL. 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 is rated in accordance with PGMA (Portable Generator Manufacturers' Association) standard PGMA G300 (Standard for Testing and Validating
Performance of Portable Generators).
Made in China - REV 20180106
REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ONLINE
at championpowerequipment.com
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
3550W DUAL FUEL GENERATOR
or visit championpowerequipment.com
Champion Power Equipment, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA USA
MODEL #100456
US Patent # D710,802

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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 is rated in accordance with PGMA (Portable Generator Manufacturers’ Association) standard PGMA G300 (Standard for Testing and Validating Performance of Portable Generators). Made in China - REV 20180106 Champion Power Equipment, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA USA...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 100456 - 3550W DUAL FUEL GENERATOR TABLE OF CONTENTS Storage ........... . .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    100456 - 3550W DUAL FUEL GENERATOR INTRODUCTION SAFETY DEFINITIONS Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion Power The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to Equipment (CPE) product. CPE designs, builds, and supports possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, all of our products to strict specifications and guidelines.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    DO NOT use electrical cords that are worn, damaged or recreational vehicle. frayed. Use Champion electrical cords only for proper DO NOT allow exhaust fumes to enter a confined area application. through windows, doors, vents or other openings.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 100456 - 3550W DUAL FUEL GENERATOR WARNING CAUTION Running engines produce heat. Severe burns can occur on Improper treatment or use of the generator can damage it, contact. Combustible material can catch fire on contact. shorten its life and void your warranty.

  • Page 6: Fuel Safety

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 100456 - 3550W DUAL FUEL GENERATOR Fuel Safety DO NOT pump gasoline directly into the generator at the gas station. Use an approved container to transfer the fuel to the generator. DANGER DO NOT overfill the gasoline tank.

  • Page 7: Safety Symbols

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 100456 - 3550W DUAL FUEL 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 8: Operation Symbols

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 100456 - 3550W DUAL FUEL 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 9: Quickstart Label

    DANGER 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. 2. Fuel Valve Move generator outside.

  • Page 10: Safety Labels

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 100456 - 3550W DUAL FUEL GENERATOR Safety 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 11: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES 100456 - 3550W DUAL FUEL 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. Gasoline Tank – 3.4 gal. (13 L) 7.

  • Page 12: Control Panel

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES 100456 - 3550W DUAL FUEL GENERATOR Control Panel 1. Fuel Selector Switch – Used to select and turn on RECEPTACLES gasoline or propane (LPG) fuel source. 120V AC, 30A RV (NEMA TT-30R) 2. LPG Inlet – Used to connect LPG fuel source to generator.

  • Page 13: Tools Needed

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES 100456 - 3550W DUAL FUEL GENERATOR Parts Included Accessories Oil Funnel ................1 3.3 ft. (1 m) LPG Hose with Regulator ........1 Assembly Parts Wheels 8 in. (20.3 cm) Never Flat Wheel (A) ........2 Roll Pin (B)................ 2 Large R-clip (C) ..............

  • Page 14: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY 100456 - 3550W DUAL FUEL 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 100456 - 3550W DUAL FUEL GENERATOR NOTICE NOTICE The generator rotor has a sealed, pre-lubricated ball bearing Check oil often during the break-in period. Refer to the that requires no additional lubrication for the life of the bearing. Maintenance section for recommended service intervals.

  • Page 16: Add Fuel: Propane (Lpg)

    ASSEMBLY 100456 - 3550W DUAL FUEL GENERATOR NOTICE Our engines work well with 10% or less ethanol blend gasoline. When using ethanol-gasoline blends there are some issues worth noting: – Ethanol-gasoline blends can absorb more water than gasoline alone. – These blends can eventually separate, leaving water or a watery goo in the tank, fuel valve and carburetor.

  • Page 17: Grounding

    OPERATION 100456 - 3550W DUAL FUEL GENERATOR WARNING If there is a strong smell of LPG: Close valve on the cylinder. Check all connections for leaks by wetting the fittings with a solution of soap and water. Bubbles which appear or bubbles which grow indicate that a leak exists.

  • Page 18: Grounding

    OPERATION 100456 - 3550W DUAL FUEL GENERATOR Surge Protection Install battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms or plug-in carbon monoxide alarms with battery back-up in your home Electronic devices, including computers and many according to the manufacturer’s instructions. programmable appliances use components that are designed Place the generator in a well-ventilated area.

  • Page 19: Starting The Engine: Gasoline

    OPERATION 100456 - 3550W DUAL FUEL GENERATOR NOTICE NOTICE The fuel selector switch cover is specifically designed not to Keep choke in “CHOKE” position for only 1 pull of the recoil slide to either side while a specific fuel has been selected starter.

  • Page 20: Battery

    OPERATION 100456 - 3550W DUAL FUEL GENERATOR 4. Press and hold the ignition switch to the “START” position. NOTICE Release as the engine begins to start. If the engine fails to start within five seconds, release the switch and wait...

  • Page 21: Connecting Electrical Loads

    OPERATION 100456 - 3550W DUAL FUEL GENERATOR Connecting Electrical Loads Power Management Use the following formula to convert voltage and amperage to Let the engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after watts: starting. Volts × Amps = Watts Plug in and turn on the desired 120 or 240 (if applicable) Volt AC single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.

  • Page 22: Operation At High Altitude

    MAINTENANCE 100456 - 3550W DUAL FUEL GENERATOR MAINTENANCE Operation at High Altitude The density of air at high altitude is lower than at sea level. Make certain that the generator is kept clean and stored Engine power is reduced as the air mass and air-fuel ratio properly.

  • Page 23: Changing The Engine Oil

    MAINTENANCE 100456 - 3550W DUAL FUEL GENERATOR Changing the Engine Oil 5. Refer to the spark plug types in Specifications when replacing the plug. Change oil when the engine is warm. Refer to the oil 6. Firmly re-install the plug.

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Governor

    MAINTENANCE 100456 - 3550W DUAL FUEL GENERATOR Adjusting the Governor Maintenance Schedule Follow the service intervals indicated in the following WARNING maintenance schedule. Tampering with the factory set governor will void your Service your generator more frequently when operating in warranty.

  • Page 25: Storage

    STORAGE 100456 - 3550W DUAL FUEL GENERATOR STORAGE DANGER Gasoline, gasoline vapors and propane (LPG) are highly flammable and extremely explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. Only fill or drain fuel outdoors in a well-ventilated area. DO NOT pump gasoline directly into the generator.

  • Page 26: Removing From Storage

    STORAGE 100456 - 3550W DUAL FUEL GENERATOR 5. Set the fuel selector switch for operation on LPG and be sure any LPG fuel source is turned off and disconnected from the generator. 6. Follow steps 8-13 according to Short Term Storage.

  • Page 27: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS 100456 - 3550W DUAL FUEL GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS Fuel Specifications Use regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of Generator Specifications 85 and an ethanol content of 10% or less by volume. DO NOT USE E15 or E85. DO NOT OVERFILL.

  • Page 28: Ices-002 Warning

    SPECIFICATIONS 100456 - 3550W DUAL FUEL GENERATOR ICES–002 Warning This device complies with Industry Canada license - exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

  • Page 29: Parts Diagram

    SPECIFICATIONS 100456 - 3550W DUAL FUEL GENERATOR Parts Diagram...

  • Page 30: Parts List

    SPECIFICATIONS 100456 - 3550W DUAL FUEL GENERATOR Parts List Part Number Description Qty. Part Number Description Qty. Engine, 224 cc Flange Bolt M6 × 20, 27.692 34 1.5789.0620.1 Black 122.190005.00 Rubber, Fore-Cover, B 35 24.070800.00 Reversal Valve 122.190005.01 Rubber, Fore-Cover, A 36 2.06.006...
  • Page 31 SPECIFICATIONS 100456 - 3550W DUAL FUEL GENERATOR Part Number Description Qty. Part Number Description Qty. 70 122.200904.00 Pinch, Rubber Receptacle 5-20R 104 5.1120.027 Duplex, CSA 71 9.1000.090 Battery 12V9AH 20Amp Circuit Breaker, 72 152.200013.01.3 Jacket, Wire, Red 105 5.1210.920 Push Button, CSA Red Wire, 190 mm, 73 5.1900.100...

  • Page 32: Engine Parts Diagram

    SPECIFICATIONS 100456 - 3550W DUAL FUEL GENERATOR Engine Parts Diagram...

  • Page 33: Engine Parts List

    SPECIFICATIONS 100456 - 3550W DUAL FUEL GENERATOR Engine Parts List Part Number Description Qty. Part Number Description Qty. Flange Bolt M6 × 8 38 21.127000.02 Oil Level Sensor 1.5789.0608 39 26.010100.01 Cylinder Head, 224cc Cover, Recoil Starter, 22.061100.00.2 Black 40 27.050200.00 Connecting Rod 21.061005.00...
  • Page 34 SPECIFICATIONS 100456 - 3550W DUAL FUEL GENERATOR Part Number Description Qty. 76 2.15.002(F6RTC) Spark Plug F6RTC 77 1.5789.0865 Flange Bolt M8 × 65 78 23.040017.00 Oil Seal, Valve, Steel 79 21.040003.00 Spring, Valve Retainer, Exhaust 80 21.040007.00 Valve Spring Retainer, Intake Valve 81 21.040001.00...

  • Page 35: Wiring Diagram

    SPECIFICATIONS 100456 - 3550W DUAL FUEL GENERATOR Wiring Diagram...

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING 100456 - 3550W DUAL FUEL GENERATOR 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.
  • Page 37 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 38 Champion Power Equipment, Inc (CPE) and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) Emission Control System Warranty Your Champion Power Equipment (CPE) engine complies with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) emission regulations. YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: CPE is pleased to explain the Emission Control Systems Warranty on your 2018 small off-road engine (SORE).
  • Page 39 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY The following are specific provisions relative to your Emission Control System Warranty Coverage. Emission Control System Warranty (ECS Warranty): 1. APPLICABILITY: 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 40 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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