OWNER’S MANUAL & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4750 Starting Watts / 3800 Running Watts Recoil Start PORTABLE GENERATOR MODEL NUMBER 100103 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Instructions are included in this manual. MADE IN CHINA REV 100103-20160426 12039 Smith Ave. 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.
100103 4750 Starting Watts / 3800 Running Watts Recoil Start PORTABLE GENERATOR TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manual Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Controls and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parts Included .
ENGLISH 100103 INTRODUCTION Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion Power Equipment product. Champion Power Equipment and Champion Engine Technology designs, builds, and supports all of our products to strict specifications and guidelines. With proper product knowledge, safe use, and regular maintenance, this product should bring years of satisfying service.
100103 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 100103 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.
100103 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 100103 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 8 2 3 4 7 6 5 5 (1) Fuel Tank – 3.4 gal. (13 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.
100103 ENGLISH Power Panel CONTROLS AND FEATURES 1 3 2 4 (1) Engine Switch – Used to turn the generator on and off. (2) Intelligauge with Power Meter – Five mode digital meter for displaying running hours, total time, voltage, hertz and wattage output. (3) Circuit Breakers – Protects the generator against electrical overloads. Push to reset breaker. (4) Ground Terminal – Consult an electrician for local grounding regulations.
ENGLISH 100103 ASSEMBLY 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. Install the Support Leg 1. Attach the support leg to the generator frame with flange bolt (M8x16) and flange lock nuts (M8). 2.
100103 ENGLISH Add Engine Oil CAUTION DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly filled with the recommended type and amount of oil. Damage to the generator as a result of failure to follow these instructions will void your warranty. NOTE The generator rotor has a sealed, pre-lubricated ball bearing that requires no additional lubrication for the life of the bearing. NOTE The recommended oil type is 10W-30 automotive oil. 1. Place the generator on a flat, level surface.
ENGLISH 100103 ASSEMBLY Add Fuel 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.
100103 ENGLISH Generator Location 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 100103 OPERATION Connecting Electrical Loads Grounding 1. Let the engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after starting 2. Plug in and turn on the desired 120 Volt AC single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads. – DO NOT connect 3-phase loads to the generator. – DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads to the generator. – DO NOT overload the generator. The generator system ground connects the frame to the ground terminals on the power panel.
100103 ENGLISH OPERATION Operation at High Altitude The density of air at high altitude is lower than at sea level. Engine power is reduced as the air mass and airfuel ratio decrease. Engine power and generator output will be reduced approximately 3½% for every 1000 feet of elevation above sea level. This is a natural trend and cannot be changed by adjusting the engine. At high altitudes increased exhaust emissions can also result due to the increased enrichment of the air fuel ratio.
ENGLISH 100103 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.
100103 ENGLISH MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Spark Arrester Adjustments 1. Allow the engine to cool completely before servicing the spark arrester. 2. Remove the three (3) 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.
ENGLISH 100103 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.
100103 ENGLISH SPECIFICATIONS Spark Plugs Engine Specifications – – – – Model . . . . . . Displacement . Type . . . . . . . Start Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YF172FD-011 . . . . . .224cc .4-Stroke OHV . . . . . . Recoil Maintenance Valve Clearance Generator Specifications – – – – – – – – – – – – Model . . . . . . . . Running Wattage . Starting Wattage . AC Load . . . . . .
17 76 70 69 75 71 55 57 77 78 67 58 51 72 74 73 68 56 54 53 46 52 66 62 63 46 64 65 59 60 61 22 79 50 80 81 82 83 49 47 46 84 37 48 22 85 45 1 86 87 44 43 42 41 88 2 40 39 3 4 31 30 5 6 29 7 28 8 27 9 10 26 11 32 33 10 34 35 37 36 38 12 25 13 14 16 24 15 23 17 18 22 21 20 16 15 19 12 SPECIFICATIONS ENGLISH 100103 Parts Diagram
100103 ENGLISH # 1 Part Number 27.401 Description Engine Qty # Part Number Description 1 44 152.200702.00 Cover, Handle Qty 1 45 122.200700.03.2 Handle 1 46 1.6177.1.08 Nut M8, Flange Lock 14 2 124.191100.10 Rotor Assembly, Al, ø119 x 90 mm 1 3 2.08.103 Flange Bolt M8 x 227 1 47 1.5789.0845 Flange Bolt M8 x 45 2 4 1.96.08 Washer ø8 1 48 122.070700.00 Carbon Canister, 320cc 1 5 1.7244.08 Lock Washer ø8 1 49 122.070013.00 Pipe, Air Cleaner 1 6 124.191200.
19 1 17 89 19 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 15 18 25 21 23 24 100 54 49 50 51 45 52 53 101 48 12 13 26 27 29 30 26 32 98 35 37 64 20 22 99 38 12 55 56 57 58 14 40 41 60 61 62 12 59 31 16 28 51 42 63 34 19 39 43 44 103 83 82 80 81 79 78 74 73 76 72 102 71 70 69 68 67 66 65 36 33 77 105 46 92 11 88 87 86 85 84 77 97 91 104 90 75 47 93 94 25 95 96 SPECIFICATIONS ENGLISH 100103 Engine Parts Diagram
100103 ENGLISH Parts List # Part Number Description 1 1.5789.0608 Flange Bolt M6 x 8 3 2 22.061100.00.2 Recoil Starter Cover, Black 1 3 21.061005.00 Recoil Starter Spring 1 4 2.10.003 Rope ø5 x 1550 1 5 21.061001.01 Recoil Starter Reel 1 6 45.060003.00 Spring, Ratchet 2 7 45.060002.00 Starter Ratchet (Iron) 2 8 45.060009.00 Spring Guide, Ratchet 1 9 45.060007.00 Ratchet Guide 1 10 45.060008.00 Screw, Ratchet Guide 1 11 24.040004.
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100103 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 Generator shuts down during operation Generator cannot supply enough power or overheating No AC output Place generator on a flat, level surface Choke in the wrong position Adjust choke Spark plug wire
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), The United States Environment Protection Agency (U.S. EPA.) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) 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.
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 1995 and later model year California small off-road engines (for other states, 1997 and later model year 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.
