Champion 6500 7800 Generator Owners Manual

Rev 41351-20091106 41351 10006 Santa Fe Springs Road Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 USA Made in China Owner’s Manual and Operating Instructions 7800 Starting Watts/6500 Maximum Watts PORTABLE GENERATOR Table of Contents 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 Assembly 8 Remove the Generator from the Shipping Carton . 8 Install the Wheel Kit . 8 Install the Support Leg .

8 Add Engine Oil . 9 Add Fuel 9 Grounding . 10 Operation 11 Generator Location 11 Grounding 11 Surge Protection 11 Starting the Engine 11 Connecting Electrical Loads 11 Stopping the Engine . 12 Do Not Overload Generator . 12 Capacity . 12 Power Management 12 Wattage Reference Chart 13 Maintenance . 14 Engine Maintenance . 14 Oil 14 Spark Plugs . 14 Air Filter 15 Cleaning 15 Adjustments 15 Maintenance Schedule 15 Generator Maintenance 15 Storage . 16 Engine Storage 16 Generator Storage . 16 Specifications . 17 Engine Specifications 17 Generator Specifications . 17 Fuel 17 Oil 17 Spark Plugs . 17 Valve Clearance . 17 Parts Diagram . 18 Parts List . 19 Wiring Diagram 21 Troubleshooting . 22 Warranty 23 Warranty Qualifications .23 Repair/Replacement Warranty 23 Do not return the unit to the place of purchase 23 Warranty Exclusions .23 Normal Wear .23 Installation, Use and Maintenance .23 Other Exclusions .23 Limits of Implied Warranty and Consequential Damage .23 Contact Information .23 Address 23 Customer Service 23 Technical Service .23 Notes 24 Introduction 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. This Owner’s Manual contains important safety instructions and information. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Accessories Champion Power Equipment manufactures and sells accessories designed to help you get the most from your purchase. To find out more about our covers, power cables and storm kits, please visit our web site at www.championpowerequipment.com This Booklet Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information in this manual. We reserve the right to change, alter and/or improve the product and this document at any time without prior notice. Portable Power Generator This unit is an electric start gasoline engine driven, alternating current (AC) generator. It is designed to supply electrical power for lighting, appliances, tools and similar equipment. Record the model and serial numbers as well as date and place of purchase for future reference. Have this information available when ordering parts and when making technical or warranty inquiries. Champion Power Equipment Support 1-877-338-0999 Model Number 41351 Serial Number Date of Purchase Purchase Location Rev 41351-20091106 1 Manual Conventions 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 avoid or reduce the risk of serious injury or death. CAUTION 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. DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. NOTE WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. If you have questions regarding your generator, we can help. Please call our help line at 1-877338-0999. 2 Rev 41351-20091106 Safety Rules Safety Rules WARNING Read this manual thoroughly before operating your generator. Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or death. Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts. Tie up long hair and remove jewelry. Operate equipment with guards in place. DO NOT wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling drawstrings or items that could become caught. DANGER Generator produces powerful voltage.

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