Page 2 - Have questions or need assistance?; Product Info & Updates; Call our Customer Care Team Toll-Free at:; AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE ABOUT TEMPERATURE:
*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: s Produc...
Page 3 - PORTABLE GENERATOR; TABLE OF CONTENTS
42436 PORTABLE GENERATOR 1500 Starting Watts / 1200 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 42436-20140115 ENGLISH 42436 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 This ...
Page 5 - MANUAL CONVENTIONS; CAUTION; CAUTION; DANGER; WARNING
REV 42436-20140115 2 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...
Page 6 - SAFETY RULES; When servicing the generator:
3 REV 42436-20140115 ENGLISH 42436 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 ...
Page 7 - When adding or removing fuel :
REV 42436-20140115 4 42436 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 mat...
Page 8 - Generator; CONTROLS AND FEATURES
5 REV 42436-20140115 ENGLISH 42436 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 – 1.5 gal. (5.5 L) capacity fuel tank. (...
Page 9 - Power Panel
REV 42436-20140115 6 42436 ENGLISH Power Panel CONTROLS AND FEATURES 1 2 3 5 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. (4)...
Page 10 - Parts Included; Other
7 REV 42436-20140115 ENGLISH 42436 CONTROLS AND FEATURES Parts Included Your 42436 Gasoline Powered Generator ships with the following parts: Other – Vibration Mount (Engine Side) 2 – Vibration Mount (Alternator Side) 2 – Nut (M8) 4 – Flange Bolt M8x20 2 – Oil Funnel 1 – Spark Plug Socket 1 Engine S...
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 42436-20140115 8 42436 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. P...
Page 12 - Grounding; Add Fuel
9 REV 42436-20140115 ENGLISH 42436 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...
Page 13 - OPERATION; Starting the Engine; Generator Location
REV 42436-20140115 10 42436 ENGLISH OPERATION Grounding The generator system ground connects the frame to the ground terminals on the power panel. – The generator (stator winding) is isolated from the frame and from the AC receptacle ground pin. – Electrical devices that require a grounded receptacl...
Page 14 - Connecting Electrical Loads; Do Not Overload Generator; Capacity; Stopping the Engine
11 REV 42436-20140115 ENGLISH 42436 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 ...
Page 15 - MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE; Air Filter; Engine Maintenance; Oil
REV 42436-20140115 12 42436 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 fact...
Page 16 - Adjustments; Spark Arrester
13 REV 42436-20140115 ENGLISH 42436 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 at 1-877-338-0999 for all other service and/or adjus...
Page 17 - Generator Maintenance; Storage; Generator Storage; Generator Storage Cont’d.
REV 42436-20140115 14 42436 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, dir...
Page 18 - SPECIFICATIONS
15 REV 42436-20140115 ENGLISH 42436 Oil Use 10W-30 automotive oil.Oil capacity is 0.4 qt. (0.4 L).DO NOT OVERFILL.Please reference the following chart for recommended oil types for use in the generator. Fuel Fuel capacity is 1.5 gal. (5.5 L). Use regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane ratin...
Page 19 - Wiring Diagram
REV 42436-20140115 16 42436 ENGLISH SPECIFICATIONS Wiring Diagram
Page 20 - Parts Diagram
17 REV 42436-20140115 ENGLISH 42436 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 34 35 36 37 38 30 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 32 33 33 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 38 57 58 59 60 67 66 65 61 62 63 64 55 30
Page 21 - Parts List
REV 42436-20140115 18 42436 ENGLISH Parts List # Part Number Description Qty 1 12.402.48 Engine 1 2 12.100001.02 Muffler Gasket 1 3 12.101000.02 Muffler Assembly 1 4 1.848.08 Washer Ø8 2 5 1.93.08 Spring Washer Ø8 2 6 1.6175.08 Nut M8 2 7 46.101300.08 Spark Arrester Assembly 1 8 46.101503.08 Plate, ...
Page 22 - Engine Parts Diagram
19 REV 42436-20140115 ENGLISH 42436 SPECIFICATIONS Engine Parts Diagram 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 16 13 41 35 ...
Page 24 - TROUBLESHOOTING; For further technical support :
21 REV 42436-20140115 ENGLISH 42436 TROUBLESHOOTING For further technical support : Technical Service Mon – 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 42436-20140115 22 42436 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...
