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4000 Starting Watts / 3000 Rated Watts PORTABLE GENERATOR MODEL NUMBER 46555 10006 Santa Fe Springs Road SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 Important Safety Instructions USA / 1 (877) 338-0999 MADE IN CHINA are included in this manual. REV 46555-20110708 www.championpowerequipment.com...
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ENGLISH INTROdUCTION Introduction Accessories Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion Champion Power Equipment manufactures and sells Power Equipment generator . CPE designs and builds accessories designed to help you get the most from generators to strict specifications . With proper use and your purchase .
. Please call our help line at 1 (877) 338-0999 situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury . CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury . REV 46555-20110708...
Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts . combustible materials . 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 46555-20110708...
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A spark arrestor may be required . The operator should contact local fire agencies for laws or – Electrical output is lost – Equipment sparks, smokes or emits flames regulations relating to fire prevention requirements . – Equipment vibrates excessively REV 46555-20110708...
Battery – Used to start the engine . Air Cleaner – Protects the engine by filtering dust and debris from the intake air . Power Panel – See “Power Panel” . Recoil Starter – Used to start the engine . REV 46555-20110708...
120V / 30A Twist-Lock – protected by a 25 Amp Intelligauge – Tri-mode digital display for running circuit breaker . This receptacle powers 120 Volt hours, voltage and hertz . AC, 60 Hz, single phase loads requiring up to 25 Amps or 3000 watts of power . REV 46555-20110708...
. Damage to the generator as a result of failure to follow these instructions will void your warranty . NOTE The recommended oil type is 10W-30 4-cycle automotive oil . REV 46555-20110708...
(12 AWG minimum) copper wire between the generator ground terminal and a copper rod driven into the ground . We strongly recommend that you consult with a qualified electrician to ensure compliance with local electrical codes . REV 46555-20110708...
. 1. 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 46555-20110708...
If the generator will be connected to a building electrical system, consult your local utility company or a qualified electrician . Connections must isolate generator power from utility power and must comply with all applicable laws and codes . REV 46555-20110708...
7 . Use the spark plug tool to fi rmly install the plug . 5 . Add 0 .63 qt (0 .6 L) of oil and replace oil fi ll 8 . Attach the spark plug wire to the plug . cap/dipstick . REV 46555-20110708...
Contact our help line at 1 (877) 338-0999 to locate the 4 . Saturate in clean engine oil . nearest Champion Power Equipment certified service 5 . Squeeze in a clean, absorbent cloth to remove all dealer for your generator or engine maintenance needs .
– When storing the generator for extended periods of time make sure that the Ignition Switch and the Fuel Valve are switched to the the OFF position and the battery leads have been disconnected from the battery . REV 46555-20110708...
10% by volume . Use 10W-30 4-Cycle automotive oil . Oil capacity is 0 .63 qt (0 .6 L) . Please reference the following chart for recommended oil types for use in the generator . REV 46555-20110708...
Management” Faulty cords or device Check for damaged, bare or frayed wires . Replace defective device for further technical support: Technical Service Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (PST/PDT) Toll Free: 1 (877) 338-0999 tech@championpowerequipment .com REV 46555-20110708...
. Warranty Qualifications Other Exclusions Champion Power Equipment (CPE) will register this This warranty excludes: warranty upon receipt of your Warranty Registration Card – Cosmetic defects such as paint, decals, etc .
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Champion Power Equipment, Inc (CPE), Emission Control System Warranty Your Champion Power Equipment (CPE) engine complies with Environment Canada (EC) emission regulations. YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: CPE is pleased to explain the Emission Control Systems Warranty on your 2011 small off-road engine.
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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY The following are specific provisions relative to your Emission Control System Warranty Coverage. Emission Control System Warranty (ECS Warranty): 1. APPLICABILITY: 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.
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You must take your CPE engine or the product on which it is installed, along with your warranty registration card or other proof of original purchase date, at your expense, to any Champion Power Equipment dealer who is authorized by Champion Power Equipment, Inc. to sell and service that CPE product during his normal business hours.