OWNER’S MANUAL & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS warranty_badges.pdf 1 8/18/11 10:45 AM 1500 Starting Watts / 1200 Rated Watts PORTABLE GENERATOR MODEL NUMBER 42436 SAvE ThESE INSTRuCTIONS Important Safety Instructions are included in this manual. MADE IN CHINA REV 42436-20121015 10006 Santa Fe Springs Road Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 USA / 1-877-338-0999 www.championpowerequipment.
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42436 1500 Starting Watts / 1200 Rated Watts PORTABLE GENERATOR Table of Contents Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Portable Power Generator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 This Booklet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ENGLISH 42436 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, power cables and storm kits, please visit our web site at: www.
42436 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 42436 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.
42436 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 42436 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 5 5 6 7 (1) Fuel Tank – 1.45 gal. (5.5 L) capacity fuel tank. (5) Recoil Starter – Used to manually start the engine. (2) Choke – Used to start the engine. (6) Oil Filler Cap – Check and fill engine oil level.
42436 ENGLISH Controls and Features Power Panel 1 2 3 5 (1) Engine Switch – Used to turn the generator on and off. (2) Voltmeter – Used to display alternator output voltage. (3) Circuit Breaker – Protects the generator against electrical overloads. Push to reset breaker. 4 5 (4) 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp Receptacle (NEMA 5-20R) – May be used to supply electrical power for the operation of 120 Volt AC, 10 Amp, single phase 60 Hz electrical loads.
ENGLISH 42436 Controls and Features Parts Included Your 42436 Gasoline Powered Generator ships with the following parts: Spark Arrester Kit –– Spark Arrestor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 –– Cover Plate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 –– Screw with Lock Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Other –– –– –– –– –– –– Vibration Mount (Engine Side). . . . Vibration Mount (Alternator Side). . Nut (M8).
42436 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. Remove the Generator from the Shipping Carton 1. Set the shipping carton on a solid, flat surface. 2. Remove everything from the carton except the generator. 3.
ENGLISH 42436 Assembly Add Fuel Grounding 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. Allow approximately ¼ inch of space for fuel expansion. Your generator must be properly connected to an appropriate ground to help prevent electric shock.
42436 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 42436 Operation Connecting Electrical Loads Do Not Overload Generator 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. Capacity NOTE Connecting a generator to your electric utility company’s power lines or to another power source may be against the law.
42436 ENGLISH The owner/operator is responsible for all periodic maintenance . MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Oil Cont’d. WARNING Never operate a damaged or defective generator . WARNING Tampering with the factory set governor will void your warranty . WARNING Improper maintenance will void your warranty . NOTE Spark Plugs 1 . Remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug . 2 . Use the spark plug tool that shipped with your generator to remove the plug . 3 . Inspect the electrode on the plug .
ENGLISH 42436 Maintenance and Storage Spark Arrester 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.
42436 ENGLISH 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. Use a damp cloth to clean exterior surfaces of the generator.
ENGLISH 42436 Specifications Spark Plugs Engine Specifications –– –– –– –– Model. . . . . . . Displacement. . Type . . . . . . . . Start Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62422 . . . . . . 80cc 4-Stroke OHV . . . . .
42436 ENGLISH Specifications Wiring Diagram REV 42436-20121015 16
17 1 2 3 40 41 4 REV 42436-20121015 42 5 43 6 7 8 44 9 45 46 10 11 12 13 14 47 17 16 15 48 49 31 23 24 22 20 21 19 18 25 50 61 62 26 51 63 64 65 27 52 53 66 54 67 55 31 68 56 32 30 31 28 29 57 33 58 59 60 34 31 39 38 37 35 36 Specifications ENGLISH 42436 Parts Diagram
42436 ENGLISH Parts List # Part Number Description 1 152FD-2-A1 Engine Qty # Part Number Description 1 35 ST02FD-02100004 Generator End Cover Qty 1 2 ST154FD-1100100 Muffler Gasket 1 36 GB16674 M5×12 Flange Bolt M5×12 2 3 ST154FD-1110000 Muffler Assembly 1 37 ST02FD-02100013-14 Grounding Line 1 4 GB97.
Specifications Engine Parts Diagram 19 REV 42436-20121015 ENGLISH 42436
42436 ENGLISH # 1 2 Part Number ST154F-1061005 ST154F-1061007 Description Rope Handle Rope Qty # Part Number Description 1 52 ST154F-1110003 Carburetor Spring Qty 1 1 53 GB6177-86 Nut M6 2 GB5789 M8x55 Screw M8x55 4 3 GB5789 M6x12 Screw M6x12 5 54 4 ST154F-1061100 Starter Case 1 55 ST154F-1040007 Valve Lifter 2 5 ST154F-1061004 Spiral Spring 1 56 ST154F-1040005 Push Rod 2 6 ST154F-1061001 Drum Sheave 1 57 GB5787-86 Connecting Rod Screw M6x28 2 7 ST154F-10
ENGLISH 42436 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 starts but runs roughly Place generator on a flat, level surface Generator shuts down during operation Generator cannot supply enough power or overheating No AC output Repeated circuit breaker tripping Choke in the wrong position. Adjust choke.
42436 ENGLISH 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.
