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46557 Rev 46557-20100219 10006 Santa Fe Springs Road Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 USA Made in China Owner’s Manual and Operating Instructions 2900 Starting Watts/2400 Maximum Watts PORTABLE GENERATOR...
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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 46557-20100219...
Maintain at least three feet of clearance on all sides to ensure adequate cooling. DANGER Maintain at least five feet of clearance from combustible materials. Rotating parts can entangle hands, feet, hair, clothing and/or accessories. Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can result. Rev 46557-20100219...
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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 46557-20100219...
(5) Recoil Starter – Used to start the engine (11) Power Panel – See “Power Panel” (6) Fuel Valve – Turn this valve to the (12) Fuel Tank – 0.93 gallon (3.5 L) “On” position to supply fuel to the engine. capacity fuel tank. Rev 46557-20100219...
(2) 120 V 20 A Duplex – Use these duplex receptacles to operate 120 Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hz loads requiring up to 20 A 0r 2400 Watts of power. (3) Circuit Breakers – Protects the generator against electrical overload. Rev 46557-20100219...
Controls and Features Parts Included Your 46557 Gasoline Powered Generator ships with the following parts: Handle Assembly 1 piece Oil Funnel 1 piece Spark Plug Socket 1 piece Rev 46557-20100219...
The wheel kit is not intended for over-the-road NOTE use. Check oil often during the break-in period. Refer to the Maintenance section for recommended Slide the handle onto the base plate service intervals. frame, underneath the recoil housing. Secure in place with the spring clip. Rev 46557-20100219...
DO NOT fill fuel tank indoors. DO NOT fill fuel tank when the engine is running or hot. DO NOT overfill the fuel tank. DO NOT light cigarettes or smoke when filling the fuel tank. Rev 46557-20100219...
2. Surge wattage is the extra burst of power needed to start some electric driven equipment. Following the steps listed under “Power Management” will guarantee that only one device will be starting at a time. Rev 46557-20100219...
Remove the oil drain plug with a 12 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 46557-20100219...
Maintenance Contact our help line at 1-877-338-0999 to locate the nearest Champion Power Air Filter Equipment certified service dealer for your Unscrew wing nut to remove the air generator or engine maintenance needs. filter cover. 2. Unscrew wing nut to remove the air Every 8 hours or daily filter.
Storage Storage Generator Storage Allow the generator to cool completely The generator should be started at least once before storage. every 14 days and allowed to run for at least 2. Turn off the fuel supply at the fuel valve. 20 minutes.
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 46557-20100219...
Wear items such as filter elements, o-rings, etc. Warranty Qualifications Accessory parts such as starting batteries, and Champion Power Equipment (CPE) will register storage covers. Failures to due acts of God and other force this warranty upon receipt of your Warranty Registration Card and a copy of your sales receipt majeure events beyond the manufacturer’s...
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