Champion 3500 4000 Generator Owners Manual

Rev C46540-20070615 C46540 Owner’s Manual and Operating Instructions 4000 Peak Watts / 3500 Running 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 Spark Arrester .8 Add Engine Oil .8 Add Fuel 8 Grounding . 9 Operation . 10 Generator Location . 10 Grounding .

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10 Surge Protection . 10 Starting the Engine . 10 Connecting Electrical Loads . 10 Stopping the Engine . 10 Do Not Overload Generator 11 Capacity 11 Power Management .11 Wattage Reference Chart .11 Maintenance . 12 Engine Maintenance . 12 Oil 12 Spark Plugs . 12 Air Filter 12 Spark Arrester . 13 Cleaning 13 Adjustments 13 Maintenance Schedule 13 Generator Maintenance 13 Storage . 14 Engine Storage 14 Generator Storage . 14 Specifications . 15 Engine Specifications 15 Generator Specifications . 15 Fuel 15 Oil 15 Spark Plugs . 15 Valve Clearance . 15 Parts Diagram . 16 Parts List . 17 Wiring Diagram 19 Troubleshooting .20 Warranty 21 Warranty Qualifications . 21 Repair/Replacement Warranty 21 Do not return the unit to the place of purchase 21 Warranty Exclusions . 21 Normal Wear . 21 Installation, Use and Maintenance. 21 Other Exclusions . 21 Limits of Implied Warranty and Consequential Damage . 21 Contact Information . 21 Address 21 Customer Service 21 Technical Service . 21 Notes 25 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. 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 Portable Power Generator This unit is a gasoline engine driven, alternating current (AC) generator. It is designed to supply electrical power for lighting, appliances, tools and similar equipment. 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. 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 C46540 Serial Number Date of Purchase Purchase Location Rev C46540-20070615 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 C46540-20070615 Safety Rules Safety Rules WARNING Read this manual thoroughly before operating your generator. Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or death. DANGER Generator produces powerful voltage. DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles. DO NOT use electrical cords that are worn, damaged or frayed.

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