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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MODEL #201459
3650W PORTAbLE GENERATOR
ACTIVATE YOUR WARRANTY
SERIAL NO.
by registering your product:
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.
Specifications, descriptions and illustrations in this manual are as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to change without notice.
EN
5160-M-OP
REV 20240710
Champion Power Equipment, Inc.

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  • Page 1 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. 5160-M-OP REV 20240710 Champion Power Equipment, Inc.
  • 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 CARBON MONOXIDE K ILLS your family from this colorless, oderless threat.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TAbLE Of CONTENTS 201459 - 3650W PORTAbLE GENERATOR TAbLE Of CONTENTS Maintenance ..........Cleaning the Generator .......... Introduction ........... Changing the Engine Oil .........

  • Page 4: Introduction

    201459 - 3650W PORTAbLE GENERATOR INTRODUCTION SAfETY DEfINITIONS Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion Power Equipment The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, (CPE) product. CPE designs, builds, and supports all of our products to strict specifications and guidelines.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS 201459 - 3650W PORTAbLE GENERATOR IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING  Always install a battery-operated Carbon Monoxide (CO) DANGER  detector on each level of any building or home dwelling Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a colorless, adjacent to the generator location following the Carbon odorless, poisonous gas.
  • Page 6 DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles. DO NOT touch hot surfaces. DO NOT use electrical cords that are worn, damaged or frayed. Use only Champion electrical cords for proper application. Avoid contact with hot exhaust gases. DO NOT operate generator in wet weather.

  • Page 7: Fuel Safety

    IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS 201459 - 3650W PORTAbLE GENERATOR CAUTION WARNING   Improper treatment or use of the generator can damage it, When adding or removing gasoline: shorten its life or void the warranty. Do not light or smoke cigarettes.
  • Page 8 IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS 201459 - 3650W PORTAbLE GENERATOR WARNING  When storing the generator: Always store away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat and other sources of ignition. Never store generator or gasoline near furnaces, water heaters, or any other appliances that produce heat or have automatic ignitions.

  • Page 9: Safety And Dataplate Labels

    C: updated French text generatrice and utilisez 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: Safety Symbols

    IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS 201459 - 3650W 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 11: Operation Symbols

    IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS 201459 - 3650W 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 12: Quickstart Label Symbols

    Move generator outside and far away from windows, This artwork belongs to Champion Power Equipment. The contents are confidential and privileged and shall not be disclosed to or used by or for 3. Turn the fuel valve to the “OFF” position.

  • Page 13: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND fEATURES 201459 - 3650W 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. Fuel Cap – Remove to add fuel.

  • Page 14: Control Panel

    CONTROLS AND fEATURES 201459 - 3650W PORTAbLE GENERATOR Control Panel 1. Engine Switch – Used to START or STOP the generator. RECEPTACLES 2. Intelligauge – See Intelligauge section. 120V AC, 30A Locking (NEMA L5-30R) 3. Circuit Breakers (Push Reset) – Protects the generator May be used to supply electrical power for against electrical overloads.

  • Page 15: Intelligauge

    CONTROLS AND fEATURES 201459 - 3650W PORTAbLE GENERATOR 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 16: Assembly

    ASSEMbLY 201459 - 3650W PORTAbLE GENERATOR ASSEMbLY Add Engine Oil Your generator requires some assembly. This unit ships from our WARNING  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 of oil.

  • Page 17: Add Fuel

    ASSEMbLY 201459 - 3650W PORTAbLE GENERATOR 4. Check engine oil level at every use and add as needed. Add fuel DANGER  Gasoline vapors are highly flammable and extremely explosive. OIL DIP STICK DO NOT light or smoke cigarettes. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.

  • Page 18: Grounding

    ASSEMbLY 201459 - 3650W PORTAbLE GENERATOR Grounding 4. Screw on the gasoline cap and wipe away any spilled fuel. Your generator must be properly connected to an appropriate CAUTION  ground to help prevent electric shock. Use unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 87 WARNING ...

  • Page 19: Operation

    OPERATION 201459 - 3650W PORTAbLE GENERATOR OPERATION WARNING  Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations. Generator Location Keep all objects a minimum of 5 feet (1.5m) away from the generator at all times. Heat from the muffler surface and WARNING ...
  • Page 20 OPERATION 201459 - 3650W PORTAbLE GENERATOR 4. Push the engine switch to the “ON” position. 7. As soon as engine starts, move the choke to the “RUN” position over a 2-5 second duration. 5. Move the choke to the “CHOKE” position. Note: for restarting a warm engine, move the choke to 75% of the CHOKE 8.

  • Page 21: Connecting Electrical Loads

    OPERATION 201459 - 3650W PORTAbLE GENERATOR Connecting Electrical Loads 3. Identify the highest starting wattage of all devices identified in step 1. Add this number to the number calculated in step 2. Let the engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after Starting wattage is the surge of power needed to start some starting.

  • Page 22: Moving The Generator

    MAINTENANCE 201459 - 3650W PORTAbLE GENERATOR Operation at High Altitude 4. Turn the fuel valve to the “OFF” position. The density of air at high altitudes is lower than at sea level. Engine power is reduced as the air mass and air-fuel ratio decrease.

  • Page 23: Cleaning The Generator

    MAINTENANCE 201459 - 3650W PORTAbLE GENERATOR 2. Allow the oil to drain completely into an appropriate container. WARNING  Improper maintenance will void your warranty. NOTICE  For Emission control devices and systems, read and understand your responsibilities for service as stated in the Emission Control Warranty Statement of this manual.

  • Page 24: Cleaning The Air Filter

    MAINTENANCE 201459 - 3650W PORTAbLE GENERATOR 4. Make certain the spark plug gap is 0.028-0.031 in. (0.7-0.8 mm). SPARK PLUG GAP 5. Refer to the spark plug types in Specifications when replacing the plug. 5. Replace the spark arrestor if it is damaged.

  • Page 25: Storage

    STORAGE 201459 - 3650W PORTAbLE GENERATOR Mid Term Storage (30 days – 1 year) EVERY 50 HOURS OR ANNUALLY Ethanol blended gasoline in the tank has a maximum shelf life — Clean air filter of up to 1 year with the addition of a properly formulated fuel —...

  • Page 26: Long Term Storage (Over 1 Year)

    STORAGE 201459 - 3650W PORTAbLE GENERATOR Removing from Storage 8. Pull the recoil cord slowly to crank the engine to distribute the oil and lubricate the cylinder. NOTICE  9. Install the spark plug and spark plug cap. 10. Clean the generator according to Cleaning the Generator.

  • Page 27: Specifications

    SPECIfICATIONS 201459 - 3650W PORTAbLE GENERATOR SPECIfICATIONS Oil Specifications DO NOT OVERFILL. Generator Specifications Type ..........*See following chart Generator Model .

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    TROUbLESHOOTING 201459 - 3650W 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.
  • Page 29 To complete registration you will need to include a copy of the – Problems caused by parts that are not original Champion purchase receipt as proof of original purchase. Proof of purchase Power Equipment parts.

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