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 40010-20070427...
Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can result. Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts. Tie up long hair and remove jewelry. Operate equipment with guards in place. DO NOT wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling drawstrings or items that could become caught. Rev 40010-20070427...
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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 40010-20070427...
(4) Air Cleaner – Protects the engine by (8) Oil Filler Cap – Check and fill engine filtering dust and debris from the intake air. oil level. (5) Recoil Starter – Used to start the (9) Power Panel – See “Power Panel” engine Rev 40010-20070427...
25 A push-to-reset circuit breaker. This receptacle powers 120 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single (7) Ground Terminal – Consult an phase loads requiring up to 30 Amps or electrician for local grounding regulations. 3000 watts of power. Rev 40010-20070427...
Controls and Features Parts Included Your Model 40010 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 Wrench 1 piece Spark Plug Socket...
Your generator must be properly connected CAUTION to an appropriate ground to help prevent electric shock. The engine is equipped with a low-oil-shutoff and the will stop when the oil level in the crankcase falls below the threshold level. Rev 40010-20070427...
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A ground terminal connected to the frame of the generator has been provided on the power panel. For remote grounding, connect Rev 40010-20070427...
Surge suppressors come in single- or multi-outlet styles. They’re designed to 2. Let the generator run at no-load for protect against virtually all short- several minutes to stabilize internal duration voltage fluctuations. Rev 40010-20070427...
2. Surge wattage is the extra burst of item. power needed to start some electric NOTE driven equipment. Following the steps listed under “Power Management” will Never exceed the generator capacity when guarantee that only one device will be adding loads. starting at a time. Rev 40010-20070427...
Remove the oil drain plug with a 15 mm socket and extension. 2. Allow the oil to drain completely. 3. Replace the drain plug. 4. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick to add oil. 5. Add 0.63 qt (0.6 L) of oil and replace oil fill cap/dipstick. Rev 40010-20070427...
Contact our help line at 1-877-338-0999 to Inspect all air vents and cooling slots to locate the nearest Champion Power ensure that they are clean and unobstructed. Equipment certified service dealer for your generator or engine maintenance needs. Rev 40010-20070427...
Maintenance section. 5. Store in a clean, dry place out of direct 3. Drain all fuel completely from the fuel sunlight. line and carburetor to prevent gum from forming. 4. Add a fuel stabilizer into the fuel tank. Rev 40010-20070427...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Generator will not start No fuel Add fuel Faulty spark plug Replace spark plug Unit loaded during start up Remove load from unit Generator will not start; Low oil level Fill crankcase to the proper level Generator starts but runs roughly Place generator on a flat, level surface Choke in the wrong position.
Warranty Qualifications Champion Power Equipment (CPE) will Installation, Use and register this warranty upon receipt of your Maintenance Warranty Registration Card and a copy of...
Contact Information Address Champion Power Equipment, Inc. Customer Service 10006 Santa Fe Springs Rd. Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 Customer Service Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (PST/PDT) Toll Free: 1-877-338-0999 Fax no.: 1-562-236-9429...
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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Environment Protection Agency (U.S. EPA.) Emission Control System Warranty Your Champion Power Equipment (CPE) engine complies with both the U.S. EPA and state of California Air Resources Board (CARB) emission regulations. YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The California Air Resources Board, US EPA AND CPE are pleased to explain the Federal and California Emission Control Systems Warranty on your 2005 and later, small off-road engine.
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Any CPE Authorized and approved emission-related replacement part may be used in the performance of any ECS Warranty maintenance or repair and will be provided without charge to the owner. Such use shall not reduce CPE’s warranty obligation. Rev 40010-20070427...
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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.