Champion Power Equipment 46516 - Manual

Safety Rules Rev 46516-20100426 E 3 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 canc...

Safety Rules 4 Rev 46516-20100426 E DANGER 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. When adding or removing fuel Turn the generator off a...

Controls and Features Rev 46516-20100426 E 5 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) Fuel Tank – 4.0 gallon capacity fuel tan...

Controls and Features 6 Rev 46516-20100426 E Power Panel (1) Ignition Switch – Flip switch to the “On” position to start the generator Flip to the “Off” position to turn off the generator. (2) Circuit Breakers – Protects the generator against electrical overload. (3) Voltmeter - Displays the output ...

Controls and Features Rev 46516-20100426 E 7 Parts Included Your 46516 Gasoline Powered Generator ships with the following parts: Generator Cover Spark Arrester Kit Spark Arrester 1 piece Cover Plate 1 piece Screws, Lock Washers 2 pieces Oil Funnel 1 piece Spark Plug Socket 1 piece Wheel Kit Handle ...

Assembly 8 Rev 46516-20100426 E 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. Ple...

Assembly Rev 46516-20100426 E 9 Install the Spark Arrester Insert the spark arrester screen into the muffler outlet. Secure the spark arrester by placing the cover plate over the end of the screen, with the lettering facing outward. Secure the cover plate with the two screws and lock washers provide...

Assembly 10 Rev 46516-20100426 E Add Fuel 1. Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded fuel with a minimum octane rating of 85. 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 1/4 inch of space f...

Operation Rev 46516-20100426 E 11 Operation Generator Location 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. This generator must have at least five fe...

Operation 12 Rev 46516-20100426 E NOTE Connecting a generator to your electric utility company’s power lines or to another power source may be against the law. In addition this action, if done incorrectly, could damage your generator and appliances and could cause serious injury or even death to you...

Operation Rev 46516-20100426 E 13 Wattage Reference Chart Use the chart to determine approximate wattage requirements for your equipment. NOTE Starting watts can exceed three times the running watts. The values in the following table are approximate. Refer to your tool or appliance for actual wattag...

Maintenance 14 Rev 46516-20100426 E Maintenance The owner/operator is responsible for all periodic maintenance. NOTICE Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual. WARNING Never operate a d...

Maintenance Rev 46516-20100426 E 15 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 car...

Storage 16 Rev 46516-20100426 E 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. Engine Storage 1. Allow the engine to cool completely before storage. 2. Clean the engine according...

Specifications 18 Rev 46516-20100426 E Parts Diagram

Specifications Rev 46516-20100426 E 19 Parts List No Part Number Description Qty 1 GB819 M5×10 Screw M5×10 2 2 ST02FD-04140000 Fuel Meter Assembly 1 3 ST02FD-04120000-A Fuel Tank Cap 1 4 ST02FD-04130000 Fuel Filter 1 5 GB5789 M6×20 Flange Bolt M6×20 4 6 ST02FD-04100014 Washer φ 6.5 4 7 ST02FD-041000...

Specifications Rev 46516-20100426 E 21 Wiring Diagram

Warranty Rev 46516-20100426 E 23 Warranty CHAMPION POWER EQUIPMENT 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Effective September 1, 2006. Replaces all undated warranties and all warranties dated before September 1, 2006. Warranty Qualifications Champion Power Equipment (CPE) will register this warranty upon receipt o...

Warranty 24 Rev 46516-20100426 E Champion Power Equipment, Inc (CPE), and the United States Environment Protection Agency (U.S. EPA.) Emission Control System Warranty Your Champion Power Equipment (CPE) engine complies with U.S. EPA emission regulations. YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS : The US...

Warranty Rev 46516-20100426 E 25 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY The following are specific provisions relative to your Emission Control System Warranty Coverage. Emission Control System Warranty (ECS Warranty) for 1997 and later model year engines): 1. APPLICABILITY: This warranty shall apply to 1...

Warranty 26 Rev 46516-20100426 E EMISSION-RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: (using those portions of the list applicable to the engine) Systems covered by this warranty Parts Description Fuel Metering System Fuel regulator, Carburetor and internal parts Air Induction System Air cleaner, Intake ma...