Page 2 - Have questions or need assistance?; Call our Customer Care Team Toll-Free at:
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-Fr...
Page 3 - PORTABLE GENERATOR; TABLE Of CONTENTS
46555 PORTABLE GENERATOR 4000 Starting Watts / 3000 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 Wheel Kit 7 Spark Arrester Ki...
Page 4 - ENGLISH; Introduction; Model Number; INTROdUCTION
1 REV 46555-20110708 ENGLISH 46555 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; CAUTION; dANGER; WARNING
REV 46555-20110708 2 46555 ENGLISH 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 ...
Page 6 - SAfETy RULES; When servicing the generator:
3 REV 46555-20110708 ENGLISH 46555 SAfETy RULES The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm . Read this manual thoroughly before operating your generator . Failure to follow instructions could res...
Page 7 - When adding or removing fuel :
REV 46555-20110708 4 46555 ENGLISH SAfETy RULES 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 gener...
Page 8 - Generator; CONTROLS ANd fEATURES
5 REV 46555-20110708 ENGLISH 46555 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 – 4 .0 gallon (15L) capacity fuel tank . (2) Choke Lever – Used to st...
Page 9 - Power Panel
REV 46555-20110708 6 46555 ENGLISH Power Panel 1 2 3 4 6 5 (1) Ignition Switch – Press the switch to the “START” position to start the generator, or to the “ON” position to start the generator manually . Flip to the “OFF” position to turn off the generator . (2) Ground Terminal – Consult an electric...
Page 10 - Parts Included; Wheel Kit
7 REV 46555-20110708 ENGLISH 46555 Parts Included Your 46555 Gasoline Powered Generator ships with the following parts: Wheel Kit – 8” Wheel 2 – Bushing 2 – Flange Bolt (M10x105 for Wheel) 2 – Flat Washer 10 2 – Nut (M10) 2 – Support Leg w/ Vibration Mounts 1 – Flange Bolt (M8x16 for Support Leg) 2 ...
Page 11 - Remove the Generator from the Shipping Carton; Install the Wheel Kit; ASSEMBLy; Connect the Battery; NOTE; Add Engine Oil
REV 46555-20110708 8 46555 ENGLISH 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 . Plea...
Page 12 - Add fuel; Add Engine Oil Cont’d.; Grounding
9 REV 46555-20110708 ENGLISH 46555 1 . Place the generator on a flat, level surface . 2 . Remove oil fill cap /dipstick to add oil .3 . Add 0 .63 qt (0 .6 L) of oil and replace oil fill cap/ dipstick . 4 . Check engine oil level daily and add as needed . The engine is equipped with a low-oil-shutoff...
Page 13 - OPERATION; Starting the Engine; Generator Location
REV 46555-20110708 10 46555 ENGLISH OPERATION 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 voltage fluctuatio...
Page 14 - Connecting Electrical Loads
11 REV 46555-20110708 ENGLISH 46555 Connecting Electrical Loads 1 . Let the engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after starting – DO NOT connect 3-phase loads to the generator . – DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads to the generator . – DO NOT overload the generator . Stopping the Engine 1 . Turn o...
Page 15 - do Not Overload Generator; Capacity; Power Management; Wattage Reference Chart
REV 46555-20110708 12 46555 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...
Page 16 - Engine Maintenance; Oil; MAINTENANCE ANd STORAGE
13 REV 46555-20110708 ENGLISH 46555 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 wil...
Page 17 - Maintenance Schedule; Adjustments; Cleaning; Generator Maintenance; Air filter
REV 46555-20110708 14 46555 ENGLISH Maintenance Schedule Follow the service intervals indicated in the following maintenance schedule . Service your generator more frequently when operating in adverse conditions . Contact our help line at 1 (877) 338-0999 to locate the nearest Champion Power Equipme...
Page 18 - Storage; Generator Storage; disconnect the Battery; Charge the Battery
15 REV 46555-20110708 ENGLISH 46555 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 . Allow the engine to cool completely before storage .2 . Clean the gener...
Page 19 - SPECIfICATIONS
REV 46555-20110708 16 46555 ENGLISH Engine Specifications – Engine 196cc OHV CPE (Electric Start) Valve Clearance – Intake: 0 .13 – 0 .15 mm (0 .005 – 0 .006 in .) – Exhaust: 0 .18 – 0 .20 mm (0 .007 – 0 .008 in .) Oil Use 10W-30 4-Cycle automotive oil .Oil capacity is 0 .63 qt (0 .6 L) .Please refe...
Page 20 - Parts diagram
17 REV 46555-20110708 ENGLISH 46555 Parts diagram SPECIfICATIONS
Page 21 - Parts List
REV 46555-20110708 18 46555 ENGLISH Parts List # Part Number Description Qty 1 168FDE-2-G Engine 1 2 ST02FD-02100011 Build Up（B（ 1 3 ST02FD-02100012 Build Up（A（ 1 4 ST02FD-02110000-2 .5-CSA Rotor Comp 1 5 ST02FD-02100005-2 .5 Flange BoltM8×233 1 6 GB96 8 Washer（8 1 7 GB7244 8 Spring Washer （8 1 8 ST...
Page 22 - Engine Parts diagram
19 REV 46555-20110708 ENGLISH 46555 Engine Parts diagram SPECIfICATIONS
Page 24 - Wiring diagram
21 REV 46555-20110708 ENGLISH 46555 Wiring diagram SPECIfICATIONS
Page 25 - TROUBLESHOOTING; for further technical support :
REV 46555-20110708 22 46555 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; Low oil level Fill crankcase to the proper levelPlace generator on a flat, level surfa...
Page 26 - Installation, Use and Maintenance Cont’d.; WARRANTy
23 REV 46555-20110708 ENGLISH 46555 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...
