Page 2 - Have questions or need assistance?; Call our Customer Care Team Toll-Free at:
*We are always working to improve our products. Therefore, the enclosed product may differ slightly from the image on the cover. Have questions or need assistance? Do not return this product to the store ! WE ARE HERE TO HELP! Visit our website: www.championpowerequipment.com for more info: • Produc...
Page 3 - PORTABLE GENERATOR; TABLE Of CONTENTS
42432 PORTABLE GENERATOR 1800 Starting Watts / 1400 Rated Watts TABLE Of CONTENTS Introduction 1 Introduction 1 Portable Power Generator 1 Accessories 1 This Booklet 1 Manual Conventions 2 Safety Rules 3 Controls and Features 5 Generator 5 Power Panel 6 Parts Included 7 Other 7 Assembly 8 Remove the...
Page 4 - ENGLISH; Introduction; Model Number; INTRODuCTION
1 REV 42432-20121015 ENGLISH 42432 Introduction 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 . Portable Power Generator Th...
Page 5 - MANuAL CONvENTIONS; CAuTION; DANGER; WARNING
REV 42432-20121015 2 42432 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 ...
Page 6 - SAfETy RuLES; When servicing the generator:
3 REV 42432-20121015 ENGLISH 42432 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 on...
Page 7 - When adding or removing fuel :
REV 42432-20121015 4 42432 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...
Page 8 - Generator; CONTROLS AND fEATuRES
5 REV 42432-20121015 ENGLISH 42432 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 CONTROLS AND fEATuRES (1) Fuel Tank – 1 .45 gal . (5 .5 L) capacity fuel ...
Page 9 - Power Panel
REV 42432-20121015 6 42432 ENGLISH Power Panel CONTROLS AND fEATuRES 1 2 3 4 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 . (...
Page 10 - Parts Included; Spark Arrester Kit; Other
7 REV 42432-20121015 ENGLISH 42432 CONTROLS AND fEATuRES Parts Included Your 42432 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) 2 – Vibration Mount (Alternator Side) 2...
Page 11 - ASSEMBLy; Remove the Generator from the Shipping Carton; NOTE; Add Engine Oil; Attaching the Engine vibration Mounts; Attaching the Alternator vibration Mounts
REV 42432-20121015 8 42432 ENGLISH 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...
Page 12 - Add fuel; Grounding; Installing the Spark Arrester
9 REV 42432-20121015 ENGLISH 42432 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 ...
Page 13 - OPERATION; Surge Protection; Starting the Engine
REV 42432-20121015 10 42432 ENGLISH OPERATION Surge Protection Electronic devices, including computers and many programmable appliances use components that are designed to operate within a narrow voltage range and may be affected by momentary voltage fluctuations . While there is no way to prevent v...
Page 14 - Do Not Overload Generator; Capacity; Connecting Electrical Loads; Stopping the Engine
11 REV 42432-20121015 ENGLISH 42432 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 . T...
Page 15 - MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE; Engine Maintenance; Oil
REV 42432-20121015 12 42432 ENGLISH MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 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 ...
Page 16 - Adjustments; Spark Arrester
13 REV 42432-20121015 ENGLISH 42432 Adjustments The air-fuel mixture is not adjustable . Tampering with the governor can damage your generator and your electrical devices and will void your warranty . CPE recommends that you contact our service line at1-877-338-0999 for all other service and/or adju...
Page 17 - Generator Maintenance; Storage; Generator Storage; Generator Storage Cont’d.
REV 42432-20121015 14 42432 ENGLISH 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, d...
Page 18 - SPECIfICATIONS
15 REV 42432-20121015 ENGLISH 42432 Oil Use 10W-30 automotive oil .Oil capacity is 0 .42 qt . (0 .4 L) .Please reference the following chart for recommended oil types for use in the generator . fuel Fuel capacity is 1 .45 gal . (5 .5 L) . Use regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of...
Page 19 - Wiring Diagram
REV 42432-20121015 16 42432 ENGLISH SPECIfICATIONS Wiring Diagram
Page 20 - Parts Diagram
17 REV 42432-20121015 ENGLISH 42432 SPECIfICATIONS Parts Diagram 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 34 35 36 37 38 39 31 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 31 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 33
Page 21 - Parts List
REV 42432-20121015 18 42432 ENGLISH Parts List # Part Number Description Qty 1 152FD-2-A1 Engine 1 2 ST154FD-1100100 Muffler Gasket 1 3 ST154FD-1110000 Muffler Assembly 1 4 GB97 .1 8 Washer Φ8 2 5 GB93 8 Lock Washer Φ8 2 6 GB6175 M8 Nut M8 2 7 ST188FD-1180121 Spark Arrester 1 8 ST188FD-1100010-88 Pl...
Page 22 - Engine Parts Diagram
19 REV 42432-20121015 ENGLISH 42432 SPECIfICATIONS Engine Parts Diagram
Page 24 - TROuBLEShOOTING; for further technical support :
21 REV 42432-20121015 ENGLISH 42432 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 U...
Page 25 - WARRANTy; Installation, use and Maintenance Cont’d.
REV 42432-20121015 22 42432 ENGLISH 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 locatio...
