Page 2 - Have questions or need assistance?; Call our Customer Care Team Toll-Free at:; AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE ABOUT TEMPERATURE:
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: • Product Info & Updates• Frequently Asked Questions • Tech Bulletins• Product Registration – or – Call our Customer Care Team Toll-F...
Page 3 - PORTABLE GENERATOR; TABLE Of CONTENTS
42451 1500 Starting Watts / 1200 Rated Watts PORTABLE GENERATOR 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 6 Assembly 7 Remove The Generator From The Shipping Carton 7 Att...
Page 4 - ENGLISH; Introduction; Model Number; INTRODUCTION
1 REV 42451-20140110 ENGLISH 42451 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 - CAUTION; DANGER; WARNING; MANUAL CONVENTIONS; NOTE
REV 42451-20140110 2 42451 ENGLISH CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage....
Page 6 - SAfETy RULES; When servicing the generator:
3 REV 42451-20140110 ENGLISH 42451 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 42451-20140110 4 42451 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 42451-20140110 ENGLISH 42451 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 – 1.5 gallon (5.5 L) capacity fuel tank. (2) Choke – Used to start the e...
Page 9 - Power Panel; Other
REV 42451-20140110 6 42451 ENGLISH Power Panel Parts Included 1 2 3 4 5 Your 42451 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 CONTROLS...
Page 10 - Remove the Generator from the Shipping Carton; Add Engine Oil; ASSEMBLy; Attaching the Engine Vibration Mounts; Attaching the Alternator Vibration Mounts
7 REV 42451-20140110 ENGLISH 42451 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 hav...
Page 11 - Grounding; Add fuel
REV 42451-20140110 8 42451 ENGLISH 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 gauge (12...
Page 12 - OPERATION; Starting the Engine; Surge Protection; Generator Location
9 REV 42451-20140110 ENGLISH 42451 OPERATION Starting the Engine 1. Make certain the generator is on a flat, level surface.2. Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Never start or stop the generator with electrical devices plugged in or turned on. 3. Turn the Fuel Valve to the “ON” posi...
Page 13 - Do Not Overload Generator; Capacity; Connecting Electrical Loads; Stopping the Engine; Starting the Enging Cont’d.
REV 42451-20140110 10 42451 ENGLISH 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. This is the amou...
Page 14 - Air filter; Engine Maintenance; Oil; MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
11 REV 42451-20140110 ENGLISH 42451 Air filter 1. Using your fingers, unscrew the thumb screws of the top and bottom holes of the air filter cover. 2. Remove the plastic outer casing.3. Remove the foam element. 4. Wash in liquid detergent and water. Squeeze thoroughly dry in a clean cloth. 5. Satura...
Page 15 - Adjustments; Generator Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule; Spark Arrester
REV 42451-20140110 12 42451 ENGLISH MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 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 oth...
Page 16 - Storage; Generator Storage; Generator Storage Cont’d.
13 REV 42451-20140110 ENGLISH 42451 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Storage The generator should be started at least once every 14 days and allowed to run for at least 20 minutes. For longer term storage, please follow these guidelines. Generator Storage 1. Add a properly formulated fuel stabilizer to the t...
Page 17 - SPECIfICATIONS
REV 42451-20140110 14 42451 ENGLISH Generator Specifications – Model 42451 – Rated Wattage 1200 Watts – Starting Wattage 1500 Watts – Voltage 120 Volts – Amperage 10 Amps – Frequency 60 Hz – Neutral floating – Phase Single – Fuel Capacity 1.5 gallons (5.5 L) – Gross Weight 60 lb. (27.2 kg) – Net Wei...
Page 18 - Parts Diagram
15 REV 42451-20140110 ENGLISH 42451 Parts Diagram SPECIfICATIONS 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 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 38 57 58 59 60 30 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 32 30 33 33
Page 20 - Engine Parts Diagram
17 REV 42451-20140110 ENGLISH 42451 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 22 - Wiring Diagram
19 REV 42451-20140110 ENGLISH 42451 Wiring Diagram SPECIfICATIONS
Page 23 - TROUBLESHOOTING; for further technical support :
REV 42451-20140110 20 42451 ENGLISH 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 Generator will not start;Generator starts but runs roughly Low oil level Fill crankcase to the proper levelPlace...
Page 24 - Installation, Use and Maintenance Cont’d.; WARRANTy
21 REV 42451-20140110 ENGLISH 42451 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 pro...
