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Champion Global Power Equipment 200963 Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MODEL #200963
3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR
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.

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL MODEL #200963 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR 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.
  • 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

    200963 - 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Maintenance ..........Cleaning the Generator .......... Introduction ........... Changing the Engine Oil .........

  • Page 4: Introduction

    200963 - 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION SAFETY DEFINITIONS 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. The safety symbols, and their explanations, products to strict specifications and guidelines.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    200963 - 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 accessories. Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can result.
  • Page 6 200963 - 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING CAUTION Spark from removed spark plug wire can result in fire or Exceeding the generator’s running capacity can damage the electrical shock. generator and/or electrical devices connected to it. When servicing the generator: DO NOT overload the generator.

  • Page 7: Fuel Safety

    200963 - 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Fuel Safety When operating the generator: – DO NOT move or tip the generator during operation. DANGER – DO NOT tip the generator or allow fuel or oil to spill. GASOLINE AND GASOLINE VAPORS ARE HIGHLY When transporting or servicing the generator: FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE.

  • Page 8: Safety And Dataplate Labels

    200963 - 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety and Dataplate Labels These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury. Read them carefully. Side LABEL DESCRIPTION Safety Symbols/ 2205-L-SF-B CO Danger DANGER Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.

  • Page 9: Safety Symbols

    200963 - 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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: Operation Symbols

    200963 - 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 11: Quickstart Label Symbols

    200963 - 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Quickstart Label 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 12: Controls And Features

    200963 - 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR CONTROLS AND FEATURES 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. Fuel Cap – Remove to add fuel.

  • Page 13: Control Panel

    200963 - 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR CONTROLS AND FEATURES Control Panel 1. Engine switch – Used to START or STOP the generator. RECEPTACLES 2. Intelligauge – Three mode digital meter for displaying total 120V AC, 30A Locking (NEMA L5-30R) run time, voltage and hertz.

  • Page 14: Intelligauge

    200963 - 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR CONTROLS AND FEATURES Intelligauge Three mode digital meter for displaying frequency (hertz), voltage, and total run time. The LCD displays each mode for several seconds and then automatically cycles through. MODE DESCRIPTION Output frequency in hertz.

  • Page 15: Parts Included

    200963 - 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR CONTROLS AND FEATURES Parts Included Accessories Engine Oil ........16.9 fl. oz. (500 ml) Oil Funnel ............

  • Page 16: Assembly

    200963 - 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY Add Engine Oil Your generator requires some assembly. It must be properly CAUTION serviced with fuel and oil before operation. DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been Unpacking properly filled with the recommended type and amount of oil.

  • Page 17: Add Fuel

    200963 - 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY 4. Check engine oil level at every use and add as needed. Add Fuel DANGER Gasoline vapors are highly flammable and extremely explosive. DO NOT light or smoke cigarettes. Fire or explosion can cause OIL DIP STICK severe burns or death.

  • Page 18: Grounding

    200963 - 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY NOTICE Empty Full 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 19: Operation

    200963 - 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR OPERATION – The generator system ground connects lower frame cross- WARNING member below the alternator. The system ground is connected to the AC neutral wire. During operation the muffler and exhaust fumes will become hot. If adequate cooling and breathing space are not supplied, * See your Specifications section for specified type of grounding.

  • Page 20: Connecting Electrical Loads

    200963 - 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR OPERATION 5. Move the choke to the “CHOKE” position. Note: for restarting NOTICE a warm engine, move the choke to 75% of the CHOKE position. For gasoline restarts with hot engine in hot ambient temperature > 86°F (30°C), keep choke in 75% of the “CHOKE”...

  • Page 21: Do Not Overload Generator

    200963 - 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR OPERATION Power Management WARNING Use the following formula to convert voltage and amperage to Always remember to plug your appliances directly into the watts: generator and do not plug the generator power cord into any Volts ×...

  • Page 22: Moving The Generator

    200963 - 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR OPERATION Important: Always ensure that the fuel valve and the engine Operation at High Altitude switch are in the “OFF” position when the generator is not in use. The density of air at high altitudes is lower than at sea level.

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    200963 - 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Changing the Engine Oil Change oil when the engine is warm. Refer to the oil specification Make certain that the generator is kept clean and stored properly. to select the proper grade for your operating environment.

  • Page 24: Cleaning And Adjusting The Spark Plug

    200963 - 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR MAINTENANCE Cleaning and Adjusting the Spark Plug 2. Remove the foam element. 3. Wash in liquid detergent and water. Squeeze thoroughly dry in 1. Remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug. a clean cloth.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Governor

    200963 - 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR MAINTENANCE Adjusting the Governor EVERY 50 HOURS OR ANNUALLY Clean air filter WARNING Change oil if operating under heavy load or in hot Tampering with the factory set governor will void your environments warranty. EVERY 100 HOURS OR ANNUALLY The air-fuel mixture is not adjustable.

  • Page 26: Storage

    200963 - 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR STORAGE STORAGE 5. Option 1: Drain Gasoline from Carburetor 5a. Turn engine switch to the “OFF” position and allow WARNING generator to cool completely before continuing. 5b. Turn the fuel valve to the “OFF”. To avoid accidental or unintended ignition of your generator during periods of storage, the following precautions should be 5c.

  • Page 27: Long Term Storage (Over 1 Year)

    200963 - 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR STORAGE Long Term Storage (over 1 year) Removing from Storage For storage over 1 year, the gasoline tank and carburetor must be NOTICE completely drained of gasoline. If the generator has been improperly stored for a period 1.

  • Page 28: Specifications

    200963 - 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Oil Specifications DO NOT OVERFILL. Generator Specifications Type ..........*See following chart Generator Model ........... 200963 Capacity ........

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING 200963 - 3500W PORTABLE 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.

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