Summary of Contents for Champion Power Equipment 46515
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46515 Rev 46515-20100202 10006 Santa Fe Springs Road Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 USA Made in China Owner’s Manual and Operating Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Instructions are included in this manual 4000 Peak Watts / 3500 Running Watts...
Champion Power Equipment manufactures Congratulations on your purchase of a and sells accessories designed to help you Champion Power Equipment generator. CPE get the most from your purchase. To find out designs and builds generators to strict more about our covers, power cables and specifications.
NOTE If you have questions regarding your generator, WARNING we can help. Please call our help line at 1-877- 338-0999. WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous could situation which, if not avoided, result in death or serious injury. Rev 46515-20100202 English...
Maintain at least three feet of clearance on all sides to ensure adequate cooling. Rotating parts can entangle hands, feet, hair, Maintain at least five feet of clearance from clothing and/or accessories. combustible materials. Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can result. Rev 46515-20100202 English...
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DO NOT allow any material to block the cooling slots. If connected devices overheat, turn them off and disconnect them from the generator. DO NOT use the generator if: Electrical output is lost Equipment sparks, smokes or emits flames Equipment vibrates excessively Rev 46515-20100202 English...
(3) Choke – Used to start the engine (8) Power Panel – See “Power Panel” (4) Air Cleaner – Protects the engine by filtering dust and debris from the intake air. (5) Recoil Starter – Used to start the engine Rev 46515-20100202 English...
(7) Ground Terminal – Consult an receptacle powers 120 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single electrician for local grounding regulations. phase loads requiring up to 25 A or 3500 Watts of power. Protected by a 25 A circuit breaker. Rev 46515-20100202 English...
Controls and Features Parts Included Your 46515 Gasoline Powered Generator ships with the following parts: Spark Arrester Kit Spark Arrester 1 piece Cover Plate 1 piece Screws, Lock Washers 2 pieces Oil Funnel 1 piece Spark Plug Socket 1 piece...
Maintenance section for recommended arrester kit. service intervals. NOTE The generator rotor has a sealed, pre-lubricated ball bearing that requires no additional lubrication for the life of the bearing. Rev 46515-20100202 English...
Use regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum electrician to ensure compliance with local octane rating of 85. electrical codes. DO NOT mix oil and gasoline. Fill tank to approximately ¼” below the top of the tank to allow for fuel expansion. Rev 46515-20100202 English...
DO NOT overload the generator. sensitive electronic equipment. Install UL1449, CSA-listed, plug-in surge suppressors on the outlets feeding your sensitive equipment. Surge suppressors come in single- or multi-outlet styles. They’re designed to protect against virtually all short- duration voltage fluctuations. Rev 46515-20100202 English...
2. Total the running watts of these items. This is the amount of power you need to keep your items running. 3. Identify the highest starting wattage of all devices identified in step 1. Add this number to the number calculated in step Rev 46515-20100202 English...
6. Place the filter in the assembly. 7. Reattach the air filter cover and snap in Engine Maintenance place. To prevent accidental starting, remove and ground spark plug wire before performing any service. Rev 46515-20100202 English...
Use an air compressor (25 PSI) to clear dirt locate the nearest Champion Power and debris from the generator. Equipment certified service dealer for your Inspect all air vents and cooling slots to generator or engine maintenance needs. ensure that they are clean and unobstructed. Rev 46515-20100202 English...
Storage 5. Change the oil. 6. Remove the spark plug and pour about Storage ½ ounce of oil into the cylinder. Crank the engine slowly to distribute the oil The generator should be started at least once and lubricate the cylinder. every 14 days and allowed to run for at least 7.
Contact the help line. Generator gallops Engine governor defective Contact the help line Repeated circuit breaker tripping Overload Review load and adjust. See “Power Management” Faulty cords or device Check for damaged, bare or frayed wires. Replace defective device Rev 46515-20100202 English...
This warranty excludes: Cosmetic defects such as paint, decals, etc. Warranty Qualifications Wear items such as filter elements, o-rings, etc. Champion Power Equipment (CPE) will register Accessory parts such as starting batteries, and this warranty upon receipt of your Warranty storage covers.
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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 2010 small off-road engine.
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Such use voids this ECS Warranty and shall be sufficient grounds for disallowing an ECS Warranty claim. CPE shall not be liable hereunder for failures of any warranted parts of a CPE engine caused by the use of such an unapproved add-on or modified part. Rev 46515-20100202 English...
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Champion Power Equipment dealer who is authorized by Champion Power Equipment, Inc. to sell and service that CPE product during his normal business hours. Claims for repair or adjustment found to be caused solely by defects in material or workmanship will not be denied because the engine was not properly maintained and used.