Champion Power Equipment 100157 - Manuals

2 100157 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 t...

3 ENGLISH 100157 SAfETy RULES Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide will cause nausea, dizziness, fainting or death. If you start to feel dizzy or weak, get to fresh air immediately. Operate generator outdoors only in a well ventilat...

4 100157 ENGLISH SAfETy RULES Improper treatment or use of the generator can damage it, shorten its life and void your warranty. Use the generator only for intended uses.Operate only on level surfaces.DO NOT expose generator to excessive moisture, dust, or dirt.DO NOT allow any material to block the...

5 ENGLISH 100157 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. (1) Fuel Tank – 3.4 gal. (13 L) capacity fuel tank. (2) Choke – Used to start the engine. (3) Fuel Valve...

6 100157 ENGLISH Power Panel 3 CONTROLS AND fEATURES 1 2 6 4 (1) Engine Switch – Used to turn the generator on and off. (2) Intelligauge – Three mode digital meter for displaying running hours, voltage and hertz. (3) Circuit Breakers – Protects the generator against electrical overloads. Push to res...

7 ENGLISH 100157 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 se...

8 100157 ENGLISH 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 OVERFIL...

9 ENGLISH 100157 ASSEMBLy Add fuel Cont’d. Grounding Your generator must be properly connected to an appropriate ground to help prevent electric shock. A ground terminal connected to the frame of the generator has been provided on the power panel. For remote grounding, connect of a length of heavy g...

10 100157 ENGLISH OPERATION 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...

11 ENGLISH 100157 OPERATION Connecting Electrical Loads 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 g...

12 100157 ENGLISH OPERATION GfCI Your generator is equipped with two (2) Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) duplexes. In the event of a ground fault, a GFCI trips automatically to stop the flow of electricity and prevent serious injury. The green indicating light on the receptable will also tur...

13 ENGLISH 100157 The owner/operator is responsible for all periodic maintenance. Complete all scheduled maintenance in a timely manner. Correct any issue before operating the generator. Never operate a damaged or defective generator. Tampering with the factory set governor will void your warranty. ...

14 100157 ENGLISH MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Failure to clean the spark arrester will result in degraded engine performance. CAUTION Federal and local laws and administrative requirements indicate when and where spark arresters are required. When ordered, spark arresters are required for operation of t...

15 ENGLISH 100157 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 cor...

16 100157 ENGLISH SPECIfICATIONS Engine Specifications – Model YF172FD-011 – Displacement 224cc – Type 4-Stroke OHV – Start Type Recoil Oil Use 10W-30 automotive oil.Oil capacity is up to 0.6 qt. (0.6 L). DO NOT OVERFILL.Please reference the following chart for recommended oil types for use in the g...

17 ENGLISH 100157 SPECIfICATIONS Parts Diagram 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 17 18 12 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 22 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 10 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 8 15 16 44 45 46 47 50 51 53 54 58 57 56 55 52 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 74 75 76 77 78 80 82 83 87 88 89 85 46 46 48 4...

19 ENGLISH 100157 SPECIfICATIONS Engine Parts Diagram 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 25 26 27 29 30 32 35 37 38 12 40 41 42 43 44 46 47 21 22 23 24 31 34 36 39 53 52 45 51 50 49 55 56 57 58 54 60 62 61 63 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 74 25 93 94 95 92 91 90 97 78 79 80 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 76 59 12 77 96 33 ...

20 100157 ENGLISH Parts List # Part Number Description Qty 1 1.5789.0608 Flange Bolt M6 x 8 4 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...

21 ENGLISH 100157 SPECIfICATIONS Wiring Diagram CIRCUIT BRE AK ER GENERAT O R BL OC K G W R B Y L INDI GO BL ACK W H IT E WHITE GREEN G R E E N YEL LO W WHITE BL U E G /Y GRE EN WHIT E RED In W/L BLACK YELLOW BLUE Br W/G B/W BRO W N IG N IT IO N C O IL SPARKI N G P LU G E N G IN E BL O C K B EXW FW ...

22 100157 ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING for further technical support : Technical ServiceMon – Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (PST/PDT)Toll Free: 1-877-338-0999tech@ championpowerequipment.com Problem Cause Solution Generator will not start No fuel Add fuel Faulty spark plug Replace spark plug Unit loaded during s...

23 ENGLISH 100157 WARRANTy WARRANT y 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 pur...