OWNER’S MANUAL & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4250 Starting Watts / 3650 Rated Watts Recoil Start PORTABLE GENERATOR MODEL NUMBER Patent Pending SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Instructions are included in this manual. 40710 MADE IN CHINA REV 40710-20131225 10006 Santa Fe Springs Road Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 USA / 1-877-338-0999 www.championpowerequipment.
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE ABOUT TEMPERATURE: Your Champion Power Equipment product is designed and rated for continuous operation at ambient temperatures up to 40°C (104°F). When your product is needed your product may be operated at temperatures ranging from -15°C (5°F) to 50°C (122°F) for short periods. If the product is exposed to temperatures outside this range during storage, it should be brought back within this range before operation.
40710 4250 Starting Watts / 3650 Rated Watts Recoil Start PORTABLE GENERATOR TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Portable Power Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This Booklet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manual Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety Rules . . . . . . . .
ENGLISH 40710 INTRODUCTION Introduction Accessories Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion Power Equipment generator. CPE designs and builds generators to strict specifications. With proper use and maintenance, this generator will bring years of satisfying service. Champion Power Equipment manufactures and sells accessories designed to help you get the most from your purchase. To find out more about our covers and power cables, please visit our web site at: www.championpowerequipment.
40710 ENGLISH MANUAL CONVENTIONS This manual uses the following symbols to help differentiate between different kinds of information. The safety symbol is used with a key word to alert you to potential hazards in operating and owning power equipment. Follow all safety messages to avoid or reduce the risk of serious injury or death. DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
ENGLISH 40710 SAFETY RULES WARNING Read this manual thoroughly before operating your generator. Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or death. WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. DANGER Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide will cause nausea, dizziness, fainting or death.
40710 ENGLISH DANGER SAFETY RULES WARNING Fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable and extremely explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. Unintentional startup can result in entanglement, traumatic amputation or laceration. Rapid retraction of the starter cord will pull hand and arm towards the engine faster than you can let go. Unintentional startup can result in entanglement, traumatic amputation or laceration. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could result.
ENGLISH 40710 CONTROLS AND FEATURES Read this owner’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 2 3 4 7 6 5 5 (1) Fuel Tank – 3.3 gallon (12.5 L) capacity fuel tank. (5) Recoil Starter – Used to start the engine. (2) Choke – Used to start the engine. (6) Oil Filler Cap – Check and fill engine oil level.
40710 ENGLISH Power Panel CONTROLS AND FEATURES 1 2 3 4 (1) (2) (3) (4) Engine Switch – Used to turn the generator on and off. 5 (5) 6 7 120 Volt AC, 30 Amp Receptacle (NEMA TT-30R) – May be used to supply electrical power for the operation of 120 Volt AC, 30 Amp, single phase 60 Hz electrical loads. Intelligauge – Four mode digital meter for displaying current running hours, total running hours, voltage and hertz. (6) Circuit Breakers – Protects the generator against electrical overloads.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Parts Included Your 40710 Gasoline Powered Generator ships with the following parts: Other – Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.6 qt. (0.6 L) – Oil Funnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 – Spark Plug Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40710 ENGLISH Your generator requires some assembly. This unit ships from our factory without oil. It must be properly serviced with fuel and oil before operation. If you have any questions regarding the assembly of your generator, call our help line at 1-877-338-0999. Please have your serial number and model number available. ASSEMBLY Add Engine Oil Cont’d. 3. Add 0.6 qt. (0.6 L) of oil and replace oil fill cap/ dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL. 4. Check engine oil level daily and add as needed.
ENGLISH 40710 ASSEMBLY Add Fuel Add Fuel Cont’d. 1. Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded fuel with a minimum octane rating of 85 and an ethanol content of less than 10% by volume. 2. DO NOT mix oil with fuel. 3. Clean the area around the fuel cap. 4. Remove the fuel cap. 5. Slowly add fuel to the tank. DO NOT OVERFILL. Fuel can expand after filling. A minimum of ¼ in. (6.4 mm) of space left in the tank is required for fuel expansion, more than ¼ in. (6.4 mm) is recommended.
40710 ENGLISH OPERATION Generator Location Grounding NEVER operate the generator inside any building, including garages, basements, crawlspaces and sheds, enclosure or compartment, including the generator compartment of a recreational vehicle. Please consult your local authority. In some areas, generators must be registered with the local utility. Generators used at construction sites may be subject to additional rules and regulations. Generators should be on a flat, level surface at all times.
ENGLISH 40710 OPERATION Starting the Engine Connecting Electrical Loads 1. Make certain the generator is on a flat, level surface. 2. Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Never start or stop the generator with electrical devices plugged in or turned on. 3. Turn the Fuel Valve to the “ON” position. 4. Flip the ignition switch to the “ON” position. 5. Move the choke lever to the “CHOKE” position. 6. Pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly 7.
40710 ENGLISH OPERATION Do Not Overload Generator Capacity Follow these simple steps to calculate the running and starting watts necessary for your purposes. 1. Select the electrical devices you plan on running at the same time. 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 2.
ENGLISH 40710 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE The owner/operator is responsible for all periodic maintenance. WARNING Never operate a damaged or defective generator. WARNING Oil Cont’d. NOTE Once oil has been added, a visual check should show oil about 1-2 threads from running out of the fill hole. If using the dipstick to check oil level, DO NOT screw in the dipstick while checking. Tampering with the factory set governor will void your warranty. WARNING Improper maintenance will void your warranty.
40710 ENGLISH MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Spark Arrester Adjustments 1. Allow the engine to cool completely before servicing the spark arrester. 2. Remove the two screws holding the cover plate which retains the end of the spark arrester to the muffler. 3. Remove the spark arrester screen. 4. Carefully remove the carbon deposits from the spark arrester screen with a wire brush. 5. Replace the spark arrester if it is damaged. 6. Position the spark arrester in the muffler and attach with the two screws.
ENGLISH 40710 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Generator Maintenance Make certain that the generator is kept clean and stored properly. Only operate the unit on a flat, level surface in a clean, dry operating environment. DO NOT expose the unit to extreme conditions, excessive dust, dirt, moisture or corrosive vapors. CAUTION DO NOT use a garden hose to clean the generator. Water can enter the generator through the cooling slots and damage the generator windings.
40710 ENGLISH SPECIFICATIONS Spark Plugs Engine Specifications – – – – Model . . . . . . Displacement . Type . . . . . . . Start Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170F . . . . . .208cc .4-Stroke OHV . . . . . . Recoil OEM spark plug: NHSP F6RTC Replacement spark plug: NGK BPR6ES or equivalent Make certain the spark plug gap is 0.6 - 0.8 mm or (0.024 - 0.031 in.).
SPECIFICATIONS Parts Diagram 17 REV 40710-20131225 ENGLISH 40710
40710 ENGLISH # 1 2 Part Number TD6120-C03-0002 Description Fuel Tank Cap B057890006002570B Flange Bolt M6×25, White Qty # Part Number Description 1 35 B057890006001270D Flange Bolt M6×12 Qty 4 4 36 18040-G73-0100 Muffler Cover 1 18013-H10-0001 Spark Arrester Assembly 1 3 91302-9065202500B Washer Ø6.
SPECIFICATIONS Engine Parts Diagram 19 REV 40710-20131225 ENGLISH 40710
40710 ENGLISH Parts List # Part Number Description Qty # Part Number Description 1 B057890006001670B Flange Bolt M6×16, White 4 56 91302-9250033400H Washer Ø25×0.
21 REV 40710-20131225 MW1 Bl EXW FW Bu MW2 Gr R W R AVR Br W Bu Bu W R W Y Y VFT Y/G Y/G W L5-30R Y Y/G Breaker(30A) Oil level Switch Bl R R Y/G R W Amplifier TT-30R R Y/G R W Bl Bl Earth Terminal R 5 Bl 2 1 Black Br Yellow O Blue B/W Green G/W Red Y/G White Gr OFF ON 1 2 Switch State Bl Y Bu G R W Wire Color 3 4 5 6 Brown Orange Black White Green White Yellow Green Gray Engine Symbolic Circuit 4 Y/G Engine Switch Control Panel Symbolic Circu
40710 ENGLISH 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 Low oil level Fill crankcase to the proper level Generator will not start; Generator starts but runs roughly Place generator on a flat, level surface Choke in the wrong position Adjust choke Spark plug wire loose Attach wire to spark plug Out of fuel Fill fuel tank Low oil level Fill crankcase to the proper
ENGLISH 40710 WARRANTY WARRANTY CHAMPION POWER EQUIPMENT 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Warranty Qualifications Champion Power Equipment (CPE) will register this warranty upon receipt of your Warranty Registration Card and a copy of your sales receipt from one of CPE’s retail locations as proof of purchase. Please submit your warranty registration and your proof of purchase within ten (10) days of the date of purchase.
Champion Power Equipment, Inc. (CPE), 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 2014 small off-road engine and engine powered equipment. New engines and equipment must be designed, built and equipped, at the time of sale, to meet U.S.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY The following are specific provisions relative to your Emission Control System (ECS) Warranty Coverage. 1. APPLICABILITY: This warranty shall apply to 1997 and later model year small off-road engines. 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. 2.
EMISSION-RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: (using those portions of the list applicable to the engine) Systems covered by this warranty Fuel Metering System Fuel regulator, Carburetor and internal parts Air Induction System Air cleaner, Intake manifold Ignition System Spark plug and parts, Magneto ignition system Exhaust System Exhaust manifold, catalytic converter Miscellaneous Parts Tubing, Fittings, Seals, Gaskets, and Clamps associated with these listed systems.