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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.
This product is rated in accordance with PGMA (Portable Generator Manufacturers' Association) standard ANSI/PGMA G300 (Safety and Performance of
Portable Generators).
Made in China - REV 20180919
REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ONLINE
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR
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Champion Power Equipment, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA USA
MODEL #100559
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- Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL MODEL #100559 3500W PORTABLE 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.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 100559 - 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR TABLE OF CONTENTS Storage ........... . . -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION 100559 - 3500W 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 100559 - 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DANGER Operate equipment with guards in place. WARNING Rotating parts can entangle hands, feet, hair, clothing and/ Cancer and Reproductive Harm – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov or accessories. Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can result. - Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 100559 - 3500W PORTABLE 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. Connect electrical equipment in the off position, and then When servicing the generator: turn them on for operation.
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Page 6: Fuel Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 100559 - 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR 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 7: Safety Labels
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 100559 - 3500W PORTABLE 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 8: Safety Symbols
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 100559 - 3500W 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 100559 - 3500W 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
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 100559 - 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR 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 11: Controls And Features
CONTROLS AND FEATURES 100559 - 3500W 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. Gasoline Tank – 4.7 gal. (17.8 L) 6. -
Page 12: Control Panel
CONTROLS AND FEATURES 100559 - 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR Control Panel 1. Engine Switch – Used to put in START mode or STOP the RECEPTACLES generator. 120V AC, 30A Locking (NEMA L5-30R) 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 13: Intelligauge
CONTROLS AND FEATURES 100559 - 3500W 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
ASSEMBLY 100559 - 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY Add Engine Oil Your generator requires some assembly. This unit ships from CAUTION our factory without oil. It must be properly serviced with fuel and oil before operation. DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly filled with the recommended type and amount... -
Page 15: Add Fuel
ASSEMBLY 100559 - 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR Add Fuel NOTICE Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline 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
ASSEMBLY 100559 - 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR Grounding CAUTION Your generator must be properly connected to an appropriate Use unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 85 ground to help prevent electric shock. and an ethanol content of 10% or less by volume. -
Page 17: Operation
OPERATION 100559 - 3500W 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: Connecting Electrical Loads
OPERATION 100559 - 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR 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 19: Do Not Overload Generator
OPERATION 100559 - 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR 5. Plug in and turn on the next item. WARNING 6. Allow the engine to stabilize. Connecting a generator to your electric utility company’s 7. Repeat steps 5-6 for each additional item. power lines or to another power source may be against the law. -
Page 20: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE 100559 - 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR MAINTENANCE Changing the Engine Oil Change oil when the engine is warm. Refer to the oil Make certain that the generator is kept clean and stored specification to select the proper grade for your operating properly. -
Page 21: Cleaning The Air Filter
MAINTENANCE 100559 - 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR CAUTION SPARK PLUG GAP Failure to clean the spark arrestor will result in degraded engine performance. NOTICE Federal and local laws and administrative requirements indicate when and where spark arrestors are required. 5. Refer to the spark plug types in Specifications... -
Page 22: Storage
STORAGE 100559 - 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR Mid Term Storage (30 days – 1 year) EVERY 100 HOURS OR ANNUALLY Gasoline in the tank has a maximum shelf life of up to 1 year Change oil with the addition of a properly formulated fuel stabilizer and Clean/adjust spark plug stored in a cool, dry place. -
Page 23: Long Term Storage (Over 1 Year)
STORAGE 100559 - 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR 10. Clean the generator according to Cleaning the Generator. 11. Store the generator in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Long Term Storage (over 1 year) For storage over 1 year, the gasoline tank and carburetor must be completely drained of gasoline. -
Page 24: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS 100559 - 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS NOTICE Temperature will affect engine oil and engine performance. Generator Specifications Change the type of engine oil used based on the Generator Model ........ -
Page 25: Parts Diagram
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Page 26: Parts List
SPECIFICATIONS 100559 - 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR Parts List Part Number Description Qty. Part Number Description Qty. Flange Bolt M6 × 12, Label, 35 100059920-0001 100011261-0002 Black Zinc Fuel Level Gauge 100095690-0001 Panel Assembly Bushing, 36 100021118 Ø12 × Ø9 × 13... - Page 27 SPECIFICATIONS 100559 - 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR Part Number Description Qty. Stator Assembly, Al, 66 100095944 Ø160 × 120 mm Rotor Assembly, Al, 67 100095942 Ø95 × 120 mm 68 100011422-0004 Flange Nut M8 69 100006936 Gasket, Exhaust Pipe Exhaust Muffler...
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Page 28: Engine Parts Diagram
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Page 29: Engine Parts List
SPECIFICATIONS 100559 - 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR Engine Parts List Part Number Description Qty. Part Number Description Qty. Flange Bolt M6 × 16, 39 100004550 Valve, Exhaust 100011264-0003 GB5789 40 100004524 Valve, Intake Cylinder Head 100004263 Lifter, Valve 100002335 Cover(Cpe) 42 100003245... - Page 30 SPECIFICATIONS 100559 - 3500W PORTABLE GENERATOR Part Number Description Qty. Washer 78 100010459 Ø10 × 1.5 × Ø16 Oil Seal 79 100017644 Ø25 × Ø41.25 × 6, Spiral Grain 80 100009288 Ignition Module 81 100011268-0003 Flange Bolt M6 × 25...
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Page 31: Wiring Diagram
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Page 32: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING 100559 - 3500W 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. Low oil level. - Page 33 WARRANTY* Other Exclusions This warranty excludes: CHAMPION POWER EQUIPMENT – Cosmetic defects such as paint, decals, etc. 3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY – Wear items such as filter elements, o-rings, etc. – Accessory parts such as starting batteries, and storage covers. Warranty Qualifications –...
- Page 34 Champion Power Equipment, Inc. (CPE), United States Environment Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Emission Control System Warranty Your Champion Power Equipment (CPE) engine complies with U.S. EPA emission regulations. YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The US EPA AND CPE are pleased to explain the Federal Emission Control Systems Warranty on your 2018 small off-road engine (SORE) and engine powered equipment.
- Page 35 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY The following are specific provisions relative to your Emission Control System (ECS) Warranty Coverage. 1. APPLICABILITY: This warranty shall apply to 1997 and later model year small off-road engines (SORE). 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 36 EMISSION-RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: (using those portions of the list applicable to the engine) Systems covered by this Parts Description warranty Fuel Metering System Fuel regulator, Carburetor and internal parts Air Induction System Air cleaner, Intake manifold Ignition System Spark plug and parts, Magneto ignition system Exhaust System Exhaust manifold, catalytic converter...