Champion C40012 Operations Instructions

C40012 Rev C40012-20070228 1-877-338-0999 10006 Santa Fe Springs Rd. Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 Made in China © 2004-2007 Champion Power Equipmen

Controls and Features 6 Rev C40012-20070228 Power Panel (1) Ignition Switch – Flip switch to the “On” position to start the generator. Flip to th

Controls and Features Rev C40012-20070228 7 Parts Included Your Model C40012 Gasoline Powered Generator ships with the following parts: Wheel Ki

Assembly 8 Rev C40012-20070228 Assembly Your generator requires some assembly. This unit ships from our factory without oil. It must be properly serv

Assembly Rev C40012-20070228 9 Add Engine Oil CAUTION DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly filled with the re

Operation 10 Rev C40012-20070228 Operation Generator Location Please consult your local authority. In some areas, generators must be registered with

Operation Rev C40012-20070228 11 temperatures of the engine and generator. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the “Off” position. 4. Turn the fuel v

Operation 12 Rev C40012-20070228 Wattage Reference Chart Use the chart to determine approximate wattage requirements for your equipment. NOTE Star

Maintenance Rev C40012-20070228 13 Maintenance The owner/operator is responsible for all periodic maintenance. WARNING Never operate a damaged o

Maintenance 14 Rev C40012-20070228 Spark Arrester 1. Allow the engine to cool completely before servicing the spark arrester. 2. Remove the two scr

Storage Rev C40012-20070228 15 Storage The generator should be started at least once every 14 days and allowed to run for at least 20 minutes. For

Specifications 16 Rev C40012-20070228 Specifications Engine Specifications Engine 6.5 HP OHV CPE EPA certified Generator Specifications Running W

Specifications Rev C40012-20070228 17 Parts Diagram

Specifications 18 Rev C40012-20070228 Parts List No Part Number Description Qty 1 ST07FD-107-0001 Fuel Meter 1 2 GB1667-S5-6 Screw M5×6 2 3 ST07

Specifications Rev C40012-20070228 19 No Part Number Description Qty 46 ST07FD-115-0019 Volt Meter 1 47 ST168FD-112-0002-000100 Engine Switch

Specifications 20 Rev C40012-20070228 Wiring Diagram

Troubleshooting Rev C40012-20070228 21 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution No fuel Add fuel Faulty spark plug Replace spark plug Generator

Warranty 22 Rev C40012-20070228 Warranty CHAMPION POWER EQUIPMENT 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Effective September 1, 2006. Replaces all undated warranti

Warranty Rev C40012-20070228 23 A unit provided as an exchange will be subject to the warranty of the original unit. The length of the warranty go

Warranty 24 Rev C40012-20070228 Champion Power Equipment, Inc (CPE), and the United States Environment Protection Agency (U.S. EPA.) Emission Contro

Warranty Rev C40012-20070228 25 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY The following are specific provisions relative to your Emission Control System

Table of Contents Introduction ... 1 Portable Power Generator... 1 Accessories...

Warranty 26 Rev C40012-20070228 ECS Warranty claim. CPE shall not be liable hereunder for failures of any warranted parts of a CPE engine caused by

Notes Rev C40012-20070228 27 Notes

Introduction Rev C40012-20070228 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion Power Equipment generator. CPE designs and builds

Manual Conventions 2 Rev C40012-20070228 Manual Conventions This manual uses the following symbols to help differentiate between different kinds of i

Safety Rules Rev C40012-20070228 3 Safety Rules WARNING Read this manual thoroughly before operating your generator. Failure to follow instru

Safety Rules 4 Rev C40012-20070228 DANGER Fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable and extremely explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burn

Controls and Features Rev C40012-20070228 5 Controls and Features Read this owner’s manual before operating your generator. Familiarize yourself w