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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MODEL #500559-EU
2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR
NO OIL
Add 10w30
SUPPLIED
Oil Before Use
IN UNIT
+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 20220825

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL MODEL #500559-EU 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR NO OIL Add 10w30 SUPPLIED Oil Before Use IN UNIT +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: Safety Definitions

    500559-EU - 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 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 500559-EU - 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 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 500559-EU - 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.

  • Page 5: Fuel Safety

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR Fuel Safety Make certain that the generator is resting firmly on level ground. DANGER  When operating the generator: DO NOT move or tip the generator during operation. PETROL VAPORS ARE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE.

  • Page 6: Safety Labels

    Revision Changes 2mm safe margin This artwork belongs to Champion Power Equipment. The contents are confidential and privileged and shall not be disclosed to or used by or for Fuel outside parties without the explicit consent of Champion Power Equipment.

  • Page 7: Safety Symbols

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 500559-EU - 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 8: Operation Symbols

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 500559-EU - 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 9: 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 10: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES 500559-EU - 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 11: Control Panel

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES 500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR Control Panel 1. Engine Switch – Used to put in START mode or STOP the RECEPTACLES generator. 12V DC, 10A 2. Intelligauge – Four mode digital meter for displaying May be used to supply electrical power for voltage, frequency (hertz), run time, and total run time.
  • Page 12 CONTROLS AND FEATURES 500559-EU - 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 13: Parts Included

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES 500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR Parts Included Accessories Oil Funnel ................1 Assembly Parts Wheels 8 in. (20.3 cm) Never Flat Wheel (A) ......

  • Page 14: Install The Wheel Kit

    ASSEMbLY 500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR ASSEMbLY Install the Support Leg 1. Attach the support leg (E) to the generator frame with flange bolts (F) and flange lock nuts (G). 2. Slowly tip the generator back down so that it rests on the...
  • Page 15 ASSEMbLY 500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR NOTICE NOTICE   The recommended oil type for typical use is 10W-30 Check oil level often during the break-in period. Refer to the automotive oil. (not included) Maintenance section for recommended service intervals.
  • Page 16 ASSEMbLY 500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR 3. The approximate fuel level is shown on the fuel gauge on NOTICE  top of the fuel tank. The generator engine works well with 10% or less ethanol blend petrol. When using ethanol-petrol blends there are some issues worth noting: –...

  • Page 17: Operation

    OPERATION 500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR OPERATION Surge Protection Electronic devices, including computers and many Generator Location programmable appliances use components that are designed to operate within a narrow voltage range and may be affected NEVER operate the generator inside any building, including by momentary voltage fluctuations.
  • Page 18 OPERATION 500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR NOTICE  For petrol restarts with hot engine in hot ambient temperature > 86°F (30°C), keep choke in 75% of the “CHOKE” position for only 1 pull of the recoil starter. After first pull, move choke to “RUN” position for up to 3 pulls of the recoil starter.

  • Page 19: Operation At High Altitude

    OPERATION 500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR Do Not Overload Generator Capacity Follow these simple steps to calculate the running and starting watts necessary for your purposes: 1. Select the electrical devices you plan on running at the same time.

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE 500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE 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 DO NOT jet wash spray generator directly with water, by necessary to identify the carburetor model.

  • Page 21: Cleaning The Spark Arrestor

    MAINTENANCE 500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR 2. Remove the two or three screws (varies by model) holding NOTICE  the cover plate which retains the spark arrestor to the muffler. Once oil has been added, a visual check should show oil about 1-2 threads from running out of the fill hole.

  • Page 22: Maintenance Schedule

    STORAGE 500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR STORAGE Maintenance Schedule Follow the service intervals indicated in the following DANGER  maintenance schedule. Service your generator more frequently when operating in Petrol vapors are highly flammable and extremely explosive. adverse or frequently conditions.

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

    STORAGE 500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR Transportation To prevent fuel spillage when transporting or during temporary storage, the generating set should be secured upright in its normal operating position, with the engine switch OFF. The fuel valve lever should be turned OFF.

  • Page 24: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS 500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS Recommended Engine Oil Type 10W-30 Generator Specifications 5W-30 10W-40 Generator Model ........

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    TROUbLESHOOTING 500559-EU - 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 26 500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR PARTS DIAGRAM AND LIST 500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR Parts Diagram PARTS DIAGRAM AND LIST...
  • Page 27 PARTS DIAGRAM AND LIST GWARANCJA* 500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR 500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR Figure A Part List Part Number Description Qty. Part Number Description Qty. Flange Bolt M6 x 12, 31 100751213-0001 Muffler Bracket 100011261-0013 GB5789...
  • Page 28 PARTS DIAGRAM AND LIST 500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR 500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR Figure E Parts Diagram...
  • Page 29 PARTS DIAGRAM AND LIST 500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR GWARANCJA* 500559-EU - 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 Flange Bolt M5 x 14...
  • Page 30 PARTS DIAGRAM AND LIST 500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR 500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR Figure F Parts Diagram...
  • Page 31 GWARANCJA* PARTS DIAGRAM AND LIST 500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR 500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR Figure F Part List Part Number Description Qty. Fuel Filter Assembly 100714493 Fuel Gauge 100712045 Reversal Valve 100099571 Fuel Tank, 17.8 L, 100713756-0001...
  • Page 32 PARTS DIAGRAM AND LIST 500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR 500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR Figure G Parts Diagram...
  • Page 33 GWARANCJA* 500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR PARTS DIAGRAM AND LIST 500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR Figure G Part List Part Number Description Qty. 100019768-0001 Switch 100749704 Intelligauge 100019743 V-Type Receptacle 10Amp Circuit Breaker, 100019757 Push Button Breaker 100754432...
  • Page 34 PARTS DIAGRAM AND LIST 500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR 500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR Figure H Parts Diagram...
  • Page 35 PARTS DIAGRAM AND LIST 500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR GWARANCJA* 500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR Figure H Part List Part Number Description Qty. 100712243-0002 Tire Cover, Yellow 100123528-0004 Roll Pin Ø16 x 91 100714023-0002 8 In. Wheel, Yellow...
  • Page 36 PARTS DIAGRAM AND LIST 500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR 500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR Figure b Engine Parts Diagram...
  • Page 37 PARTS DIAGRAM AND LIST 500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR GWARANCJA* 500559-EU - 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...
  • Page 38 PARTS DIAGRAM AND LIST GWARANCJA* 500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR 500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR Figure C Engine Parts Diagram...
  • Page 39 GWARANCJA* PARTS DIAGRAM AND LIST 500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR 500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR Figure C Engine Parts List Part Number Description Qty. Rocker Arm Assembly 100149239 Guide Plate, Push Rod 100050881 Valve Collet 100050896 Valve Spring Seat,...
  • Page 40 PARTS DIAGRAM AND LIST 500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR 500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR Figure D Engine Parts Diagram...
  • Page 41 GWARANCJA* 500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR PARTS DIAGRAM AND LIST 500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR Figure D Engine Parts List Part Number Description Qty. 100078607 Gasket, Insulator 100005599 Insulator, Carburetor 100078606 Gasket 1, Carburetor 100750076-0001 Carburetor 100005717 Fuel Bowl O-Ring...
  • Page 42 500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR WIRING DIAGRAM 500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR Wiring Diagram WIRING DIAGRAM...

  • Page 43: Warranty

    Please register within beyond the manufacturer’s control. ten (10) days from date of purchase. – Problems caused by parts that are not original Champion Repair/Replacement Warranty Power Equipment parts. CPE warrants to the original purchaser that the mechanical Any part(s) deemed to be damaged by the user.When applicable,...
  • Page 44 WIRING DIAGRAM 500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR Champion Power Equipment Europe Service & Technical Contacts United Kingdom: Germany: France: BPE Holdings BPE Solutions Deutschland GmbH BPE Solutions France SAS Unit 17-18 Altrottstraße 31 3 Boulevard de Belfort Bradley Hall Trading Estate...

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