Page 2 - Have questions or need assistance?; Product Info & Updates; 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-...
Page 3 - PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR; TABLE Of CONTENTs
73538i 2000 Maximum Watts / 1600 Running Watts PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR 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 6 Assembly 7 Remove ...
Page 4 - ENGLISH; Introduction; Model Number; INTROduCTION
1 REV 73538i-20110622 ENGLISH 73538i Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion Power Equipment inverter generator . CPE designs and builds generators to strict specifications . With proper use and maintenance, this generator will bring years of satisfying service . Portable Power G...
Page 5 - MANuAL CONVENTIONs; CAuTION; dANGER; WARNING
REV 73538i-20110622 2 73538i 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 reduc...
Page 6 - sAfETy RuLEs; When servicing the generator:
3 REV 73538i-20110622 ENGLISH 73538i 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 r...
Page 7 - When adding or removing fuel :
REV 73538i-20110622 4 73538i 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 gen...
Page 8 - Generator; CONTROLs ANd fEATuREs
5 REV 73538i-20110622 ENGLISH 73538i 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) Carrying Handle (2) Fuel Lever Vent – Turn this valve to the “On” position to...
Page 9 - Power Panel; Parts Included
REV 73538i-20110622 6 73538i ENGLISH Power Panel (1) Oil Warning Light – Check oil level when this light turns on . Engine will not run when indicator is lit . (2) Overload Indicator Light – This light turns ON when the generator is overloaded and will cut power to the receptacles . (3) Output Light...
Page 10 - Remove the Generator from the shipping Carton; AssEMBLy; Add Engine Oil; Add Engine Oil Cont’d.; NOTE
7 REV 73538i-20110622 ENGLISH 73538i 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 . Pl...
Page 11 - Add fuel; Grounding
REV 73538i-20110622 8 73538i ENGLISH 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 to the tank . DO ...
Page 12 - Generator Location; OPERATION
9 REV 73538i-20110622 ENGLISH 73538i Generator Location NEVER operate the generator inside any building, including garages, basements, crawlspaces and sheds, enclosure or compartment, including the generator compartment of a recreational vehicle . Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can build up in the...
Page 13 - Economy Control switch; starting the Engine Cont’d.; Connecting Electrical Loads
REV 73538i-20110622 10 73538i ENGLISH Economy Control switch The Economy Control switch can be activated in order to minimize fuel consumption and noise while operating the unit during times of reduced electrical output, allowing the engine speed to idle during periods of non-use . The engine speed ...
Page 14 - do Not Overload Generator; Capacity; Overload Operation; stopping the Engine
11 REV 73538i-20110622 ENGLISH 73538i 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 t...
Page 15 - Parallel Operation; Wattage Reference Chart
REV 73538i-20110622 12 73538i ENGLISH Parallel Operation Two Champion model 73538i generators can be operated in parallel to increase the total available electrical power to 3000 watts . A Champion model 73500i parallel kit (optional equipment) is required for parallel operation . For kit availabili...
Page 16 - Engine Maintenance; Oil; spark Plugs; MAINTENANCE ANd sTORAGE
13 REV 73538i-20110622 ENGLISH 73538i 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 w...
Page 17 - spark Arrester Cleaning
REV 73538i-20110622 14 73538i ENGLISH spark Arrester Cleaning 1 . Loosen M6x22 bolts to remove two pillars .2 . Remove 4 screws to remove the muffler cover assembly . 3 . Loosen the spark arrester clamp, remove the spark arrester cover, and with a thin blade screwdriver remove the spark arrester . 4...
Page 18 - storage; Generator storage; Generator Maintenance; Generator Maintenance Cont’d.
15 REV 73538i-20110622 ENGLISH 73538i 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 gen...
Page 19 - sPECIfICATIONs
REV 73538i-20110622 16 73538i ENGLISH Engine specifications – Engine 80 cc OHV CPE Valve Clearance – Intake: 0 .1mm (0 .004 in .) – Exhaust: 0 .1mm (0 .004 in .) Oil Use 10W-30 4-Cycle automotive oil .Oil capacity is 0 .42 qt (0 .4 L) .Please reference the following chart for recommended oil types f...
Page 20 - Parts diagram
17 REV 73538i-20110622 ENGLISH 73538i Parts diagram sPECIfICATIONs
Page 21 - Parts List
REV 73538i-20110622 18 73538i ENGLISH Parts List # Product Name Description Qty 1 0902 .200800 .00 (A) Cross Banding 4 2 GB818 M5X14 03 Screw M5x14 17 3 0902 .200300 .00 (F) Right Side Cover Assembly 1 4 02 .006002 .00 Nut M6 4 5 02 .005002 .00 Nut M5 7 6 0902 .200600 .00 (F) Base Assembly 1 7 0902 ...
Page 22 - Engine Parts diagram
19 REV 73538i-20110622 ENGLISH 73538i Engine Parts diagram sPECIfICATIONs
Page 23 - Engine Parts List
REV 73538i-20110622 20 73538i ENGLISH Engine Parts List # Part Number Description Qty. 1 GB5789 M6X12 BOLT M6X12 9 2 0902 .061000 .00 STARTER ASSY . 1 3 GB5789 M6X15 BOLT M6X15 5 4 02 .006001 .00 NUT 1 5 0902 .080100 .00 AIR SHROUD COMP . 1 6 02 .012000 .10 NUT M12 2 7 GB16674 M5X12 BOLT M5X12 4 8 0...
Page 24 - Wiring diagram
21 REV 73538i-20110622 ENGLISH 73538i Wiring diagram sPECIfICATIONs
Page 25 - TROuBLEshOOTING; for further technical support :
REV 73538i-20110622 22 73538i 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 starts but runs roughly Low oil level Fill crankcase to the proper levelPlace generator on a flat, l...
Page 26 - WARRANTy; Installation, use and Maintenance Cont’d.
23 REV 73538i-20110622 ENGLISH 73538i 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 locat...
Page 27 - Emission Control system Warranty
REV 73538i-20110622 24 73538i ENGLISH WARRANTy Champion Power Equipment, Inc (CPE), The California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the united states Environment Protection Agency (u.s. EPA.) Emission Control system Warranty Your Champion Power Equipment (CPE) engine complies with both the U .S . EPA ...
Page 28 - EMIssION CONTROL sysTEM WARRANT y
25 REV 73538i-20110622 ENGLISH 73538i WARRANTy EMIssION CONTROL sysTEM WARRANT y The following are specific provisions relative to your Emission Control System Warranty Coverage.Emission Control System Warranty (ECS Warranty) for 1995 and later model year California small off-road engines (for other...
Page 29 - EMIssION-RELATEd PARTs INCLudE ThE fOLLOWING
REV 73538i-20110622 26 73538i ENGLISH WARRANTy EMIssION-RELATEd PARTs INCLudE ThE fOLLOWING (using those portions of the list applicable to the engine) : TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE:You must take your CPE engine or the product on which it is installed, along with your warranty registration card or ot...
