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Champion 500560-UK Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MODEL #500560-UK
2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR
REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ONLINE
at championpowerequipment.co.uk
Original Instructions
+44(0)-1942-715-407
or visit www.championpowerequipment.co.uk
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.
REV 20220218

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL MODEL #500560-UK 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ONLINE at championpowerequipment.co.uk Original Instructions +44(0)-1942-715-407 or visit www.championpowerequipment.co.uk 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TAbLE Of CONTENTS 500560-UK - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR TAbLE Of CONTENTS Introduction Specifications ..........

  • Page 3: Introduction

    500560-UK - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE 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

    IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS 500560-UK - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS DANGER Operate equipment with guards in place. DANGER Rotating parts can entangle hands, feet, hair, clothing and/ Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a colorless, or accessories. Traumatic amputation or severe laceration odorless, poisonous gas.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS 500560-UK - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR 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 6: Fuel Safety

    IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS 500560-UK - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR fuel Safety Make certain that the generator is resting firmly on flat level ground. DANGER When operating the generator: PETROL VAPORS ARE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND DO NOT move or tip the generator during operation.

  • Page 7: Safety Labels

    2mm safe margin Fuel 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. UNLEADED FUEL ONLY.

  • Page 8: Safety Symbols

    IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS 500560-UK - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE 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 500560-UK - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE 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

    Starting the Engine Stopping the Engine 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 500560-UK - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE 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. Petrol Tank – 4.7 gal. (17.8 L) 8.

  • Page 12: Control Panel

    CONTROLS AND fEATURES 500560-UK - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR Control Panel Parts Included 1. Engine Switch – Used to put in START mode or STOP the generator. Accessories 2. Intelligauge – Four mode digital meter for displaying Oil Funnel ................1 voltage, frequency (hertz), run time, and total run time.

  • Page 13: Intelligauge

    CONTROLS AND fEATURES 500560-UK - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR Intelligauge Four mode digital meter for displaying voltage, frequency (hertz), run time, and total run time. The LCD displays each mode by pressing the button below the display. MODE bUTTON MODE DESCRIPTION Output voltage of the generator.

  • Page 14: Assembly

    IMPORTANT ASSEMbLY 500560-UK - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR IMPORTANT Add Engine Oil CAUTION ASSEMbLY DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before it has Your generator requires some assembly. This unit ships from been properly filled with the recommended type and amount our factory without oil.

  • Page 15: Add Fuel

    ASSEMbLY 500560-UK - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR Add fuel NOTICE  Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded petrol with a minimum Once oil has been added, a visual check should show oil octane rating of 85 and an ethanol content of 10% or less by about 1-2 threads from running out of the fill hole.

  • Page 16: Grounding

    OPERATION 500560-UK - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR Grounding CAUTION Your generator must be properly connected to an appropriate Only use unleaded petrol with a minimum octane rating of ground to help prevent electric shock. 85 and an ethanol content of 10% or less by volume.

  • Page 17: Surge Protection

    OPERATION 500560-UK - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR generator and/or the muffler. DO NOT contain generators during operation. Allow generators to properly cool before transport or storage. Place the generator in a well-ventilated area. DO NOT place the generator near vents or intakes where exhaust fumes could be drawn into occupied or confined spaces.

  • Page 18: Connecting Electrical Loads

    OPERATION 500560-UK - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR NOTICE  If the engine starts but does not run make certain that the generator is on a flat, level surface. The engine is equipped with a low oil sensor that will prevent the engine from running when the oil level falls below a critical threshold.

  • Page 19: Stopping The Engine

    OPERATION 500560-UK - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR Power Management Use the following formula to convert voltage and amperage to watts: Volts × Amps = Watts To prolong the life of your generator and attached devices, follow these steps to add electrical load: 1.

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE 500560-UK - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR To prevent accidental starting, remove and ground the spark WARNING plug wire before performing any service. Operation using the alternative main jet at elevations lower than the recommended minimum altitude can damage the...

  • Page 21: Cleaning The Air Filter

    MAINTENANCE 500560-UK - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR 3. Inspect the electrode on the plug. It must be clean and not * See your model’s parts list for specified type of spark arrestor. worn to produce the spark required for ignition.

  • Page 22: Storage

    STORAGE 500560-UK - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR Mid Term Storage (30 days – 1 year) EVERY 50 HOURS OR ANNUALLY Petrol in the tank has a maximum shelf life of up to 1 year with — Clean air filter the addition of a properly formulated fuel stabilizer and stored in —...

  • Page 23: Long Term Storage (Over 1 Year)

    STORAGE 500560-UK - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR 11. Store the generator in a cool, dry place out of direct cleaned. This process involves technically advanced tasks. For sunlight. assistance please call our Technical Support Team . If the petrol tank and carburetor were properly emptied of all...

  • Page 24: Specifications

    SPECIfICATIONS 500560-UK - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR SPECIfICATIONS Recommended Engine Oil Type 10W-30 Generator Specifications 5W-30 10W-40 Generator Model ........
  • Page 25 SPECIfICATIONS 500560-UK - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR figure A Parts Diagram...
  • Page 26 SPECIfICATIONS 500560-UK - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR figure A Part List Part Number Description Qty. Flange Bolt M6 x 12, 100011261-0013 GB5789 Control Panel 100734626-0001 Assembly, See Figure Flange Bolt M6 x 25 100011268-0008 Lock Washer Ø6, 100011025-0001 Toothed Grounding Wire...
  • Page 27 SPECIfICATIONS 500560-UK - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR figure E Parts Diagram...
  • Page 28 SPECIfICATIONS 500560-UK - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR figure E Part List Part Number Description Qty. Flange Bolt M6 x 12, 100011261-0014 GB5789 Generator End Cover, 100751214-0002 Yellow Flange Bolt M5 x 14 100011250-0004 Rotor Assembly, Al, 100735649 Ø95 x130mm Flange Bolt M5 x 18...
  • Page 29 SPECIfICATIONS 500560-UK - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR figure f Parts Diagram...
  • Page 30 SPECIfICATIONS 500560-UK - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR figure f Part List Part Number Description Qty. Fuel Filter Assembly 100714493 Fuel Gauge 100712045 100099571 Reversal Valve Fuel Tank, 17.7 L, 100713756-0001 Yellow Vibration Mounting, 100032369 Fuel Tank Bushing, Ø12 x Ø9...
  • Page 31 SPECIfICATIONS 500560-UK - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR figure G Parts Diagram...
  • Page 32 SPECIfICATIONS 500560-UK - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR figure G Part List Part Number Description Qty. Switch 100019772-0001 Intelligauge 100749704 100019743 V-Type Receptacle 10Amp Circuit Breaker, 100019757 Push Button 16Amp Circuit Breaker, 100019758-0001 Push Button Commutator Switch 100749706 32Amp DE-Type 100020019...
  • Page 33 SPECIfICATIONS 500560-UK - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR figure H Parts Diagram...
  • Page 34 SPECIfICATIONS 500560-UK - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR figure H Part List Part Number Description Qty. Damping Support 100749208-0001 Flange Bolt M6 x 12 100011261-0016 Frame, 25mm, 590 x 100755602-0001 464 x 504.5 Lock Nut M8, Flange 100011453-0006 100020986-0002 Vibration Mount 2...
  • Page 35 SPECIfICATIONS 500560-UK - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR figure b Engine Parts Diagram...
  • Page 36 SPECIfICATIONS 500560-UK - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR figure b Engine Parts List Part Number Description Qty. Part Number Description Qty. Flange Bolt M6 x 16, 36 100004771 Air Filter Element 100011264-0008 GB5789 37 100087055 Air Filter Cover Cylinder Head 38 100004949...
  • Page 37 SPECIfICATIONS 500560-UK - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR figure C Engine Parts Diagram...
  • Page 38 SPECIfICATIONS 500560-UK - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR figure C Engine Parts List Part Number Description Qty. Rocker Arm Assembly 100149239 Guide Plate, Push Rod 100050881 100050896 Valve Collet Valve Spring Seat, 100073758 Upper 100713979 Spring Valve Oil Seal, Intake Valve...
  • Page 39 SPECIfICATIONS 500560-UK - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR figure D Engine Parts Diagram...
  • Page 40 SPECIfICATIONS 500560-UK - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR figure D Engine Parts List Part Number Description Qty. Gasket, Insulator 100078607 Insulator, Carburetor 100005599 100078606 Gasket 1, Carburetor Carburetor 100750076-0001 Fuel Bowl O-Ring 100005717 100005754 Main Jet Standard Main Jet Altitude 100005765...

  • Page 41: Wiring Diagram

    SPECIfICATIONS 500560-UK - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR Wiring Diagram...

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    TROUbLESHOOTING 500560-UK - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR TROUbLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution No fuel. Add fuel. Faulty spark plug. Replace spark plug. Unit loaded during start up. Remove load from unit. Fill crankcase to the proper level. Generator will not start.

  • Page 43: Warranty

    – Failures due to acts of God and other force majeure events beyond the manufacturer’s control. Repair/Replacement Warranty – Problems caused by parts that are not original Champion CPE warrants to the original purchaser that the mechanical Power Equipment parts.

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