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READ AND SAVE THIS MANUAL. This manual contains important safety precautions which should be read and understood before operating the product.
Failure to do so could result in serious injury. This manual should remain with the product.
Specifications, descriptions and illustrations in this manual are as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to change without notice.
This product is rated in accordance with PGMA (Portable Generator Manufacturers' Association) standard PGMA G300 (Standard for Testing and Validating
Performance of Portable Generators).
Made in China - REV 20180605
REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ONLINE
at championpowerequipment.com
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
3550W PORTAbLE GENERATOR
or visit championpowerequipment.com
Champion Power Equipment, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA USA
MODEL #100460

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  • Page 1 Specifications, descriptions and illustrations in this manual are as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to change without notice. This product is rated in accordance with PGMA (Portable Generator Manufacturers’ Association) standard PGMA G300 (Standard for Testing and Validating Performance of Portable Generators). Made in China - REV 20180605 Champion Power Equipment, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA USA...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TAbLE Of CONTENTS 100460 - 3550W PORTAbLE GENERATOR TAbLE Of CONTENTS Storage ........... . .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    100460 - 3550W PORTAbLE GENERATOR INTRODUCTION SAfETY DEfINITIONS Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion Power The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to Equipment (CPE) product. CPE designs, builds, and supports possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, all of our products to strict specifications and guidelines.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    DO NOT use electrical cords that are worn, damaged or recreational vehicle. frayed. Use Champion electrical cords only for proper DO NOT allow exhaust fumes to enter a confined area application. through windows, doors, vents or other openings.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS 100460 - 3550W PORTAbLE GENERATOR WARNING CAUTION   Running engines produce heat. Severe burns can occur on Improper treatment or use of the generator can damage it, contact. Combustible material can catch fire on contact. shorten its life and void your warranty.

  • Page 6: Fuel Safety

    IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS 100460 - 3550W PORTAbLE GENERATOR fuel Safety When operating the generator: DO NOT move or tip the generator during operation. DANGER  DO NOT tip the generator or allow fuel or oil to spill. GASOLINE AND GASOLINE VAPORS ARE HIGHLY When transporting or servicing the generator: FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE.

  • Page 7: Safety Symbols

    IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS 100460 - 3550W PORTAbLE GENERATOR Safety Symbols Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to more safely operate the product.

  • Page 8: Operation Symbols

    IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS 100460 - 3550W PORTAbLE GENERATOR Operation Symbols Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to more safely operate the product.
  • Page 9 IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS 100460 - 3550W PORTAbLE GENERATOR SYMBOL MEANING Choke. Move choke lever to “RUN” position. Recoil Starter. Pull recoil starter to start the engine. Plug In. Plug in desired devices. Unplug. Unplug devices when turning generator off.

  • Page 10: Safety Labels

    85. Maximum 10 % d'éthanol. This artwork belongs to Champion Power Equipment. The contents are confidential and privileged and shall not be disclosed to or used by or for outside parties without the explicit consent of Champion Power Equipment.

  • Page 11: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND fEATURES 100460 - 3550W PORTAbLE GENERATOR CONTROLS AND fEATURES Read this operator’s manual before operating your generator. Familiarize yourself with the location and function of the controls and features. Save this manual for future reference. Generator 1. Gasoline Tank – 4 gal. (15.1 L) 7.

  • Page 12: Control Panel

    CONTROLS AND fEATURES 100460 - 3550W PORTAbLE GENERATOR Control Panel 1. Circuit Breakers (Push Reset) – Protects the generator RECEPTACLES against electrical overloads. (2×) 120V AC, 20A (NEMA 5-20R) 2. Intelligauge – Three mode digital meter for displaying run May be used to supply electrical power for time, voltage and hertz.

  • Page 13: Tools Needed

    CONTROLS AND fEATURES 100460 - 3550W PORTAbLE GENERATOR Parts Included Accessories Oil Funnel ................1 Assembly Parts Wheels 8 in. (20.3 cm) Never Flat Wheel (A) ........2 Roll Pin (B)................ 2 Large R-clip (C) ..............2 Engine Vibration Mounts Support Leg with Vibration Mounts (D) ......

  • Page 14: Assembly

    ASSEMbLY 100460 - 3550W PORTAbLE GENERATOR ASSEMbLY 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 Technical Support Team at 1-877-338-0999.

  • Page 15: Add Fuel

    ASSEMbLY 100460 - 3550W PORTAbLE GENERATOR 1. Place the generator on a flat, level surface. NOTICE  2. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick to add oil. Weather will affect engine oil and engine performance. 3. Using a funnel, add up to 0.6 qt. (0.6 L) of oil (not included) Change the type of engine oil used based on weather and replace oil fill cap/dipstick.

  • Page 16: Grounding

    OPERATION 100460 - 3550W PORTAbLE GENERATOR Grounding CAUTION  Your generator must be properly connected to an appropriate Use regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane ground to help prevent electric shock. rating of 85 and an ethanol content of 10% or less by volume.

  • Page 17: Grounding

    OPERATION 100460 - 3550W PORTAbLE GENERATOR Starting the Engine WARNING  1. Make certain the generator is on a flat, level surface. Do not operate or store the generator in rain, snow, or wet 2. Disconnect all connected electrical loads from the weather.

  • Page 18: Connecting Electrical Loads

    OPERATION 100460 - 3550W PORTAbLE GENERATOR Connecting Electrical Loads Power Management Use the following formula to convert voltage and amperage to Let the engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after watts: starting. Volts × Amps = Watts Plug in and turn on the desired 120 or 240 (if applicable) Volt AC single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.

  • Page 19: Operation At High Altitude

    MAINTENANCE 100460 - 3550W PORTAbLE GENERATOR Operation at High Altitude WARNING  The density of air at high altitude is lower than at sea level. Improper maintenance will void your warranty. Engine power is reduced as the air mass and air-fuel ratio decrease.

  • Page 20: Cleaning And Adjusting The Spark Plug(S)

    MAINTENANCE 100460 - 3550W PORTAbLE GENERATOR 2. Allow the oil to drain completely into an appropriate 5. Squeeze in a clean, absorbent cloth to remove all excess container. oil. 3. Replace the oil drain plug. 6. Place the filter in the assembly.

  • Page 21: Maintenance Schedule

    STORAGE 100460 - 3550W PORTAbLE GENERATOR STORAGE Maintenance Schedule Follow the service intervals indicated in the following DANGER  maintenance schedule. Service your generator more frequently when operating in Gasoline and gasoline vapors are highly flammable and adverse conditions. extremely explosive.

  • Page 22: Long Term Storage (Over 1 Year)

    STORAGE 100460 - 3550W PORTAbLE GENERATOR 6c. When gasoline stops flowing from the carburetor, If the gasoline tank and carburetor were properly emptied of all replace and tighten the carburetor drain bolt and gasoline prior to the generator being stored, follow the below be sure to properly dispose of the drained gasoline steps when removing from storage.

  • Page 23: Specifications

    SPECIfICATIONS 100460 - 3550W PORTAbLE GENERATOR SPECIfICATIONS fuel Specifications Use regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of Generator Specifications 85 and an ethanol content of 10% or less by volume. DO NOT USE E15 or E85. DO NOT OVERFILL.

  • Page 24: Parts Diagram

    SPECIfICATIONS 100460 - 3550W PORTAbLE GENERATOR Parts Diagram...

  • Page 25: Parts List

    SPECIfICATIONS 100460 - 3550W PORTAbLE GENERATOR Parts List Part Number Description Qty. Part Number Description Qty. Engine, 224cc Flange Bolt M6 × 20, 27.405 34 1.5789.0620.1 Black 122.190005.00 Rubber, Fore-Cover, B 35 24.070800.00 Reversal Valve 122.190005.01 Rubber, Fore-Cover, A 36 2.06.006 Clamp Ø7 ×...
  • Page 26 SPECIfICATIONS 100460 - 3550W PORTAbLE GENERATOR Part Number Description Qty. 71 122.200106.00 Protector, Front Cover Guide Plate, Rope, 72 27.061200.00.2 Black Screw/Washer 73 1.9074.4.0514.1 Assembly M5 × 14, Black 122.22.1.2 Control Panel, Black Receptacle Cover, 75 5.1870.008 Receptacle 5-20R, Duplex Receptacle 5-20R, 76 5.1120.027...

  • Page 27: Engine Parts Diagram

    SPECIfICATIONS 100460 - 3550W PORTAbLE GENERATOR Engine Parts Diagram...

  • Page 28: Engine Parts List

    SPECIfICATIONS 100460 - 3550W PORTAbLE GENERATOR Engine Parts List Part Number Description Qty. Part Number Description Qty. Flange Bolt M6 × 8 38 21.127000.02 Oil Level Sensor 1.5789.0608 39 26.010100.01 Cylinder Head, 224cc Cover, Recoil Starter, 27.061100.00.2 Black 40 27.050200.00 Connecting Rod 21.061005.00...
  • Page 29 SPECIfICATIONS 100460 - 3550W PORTAbLE GENERATOR Part Number Description Qty. 75 27.080200.00 Air Shroud, Cylinder 76 2.15.002(F6RTC) Spark Plug F6RTC 77 1.5789.0865 Flange Bolt M8 × 65 78 23.040017.00 Oil Seal, Valve, Steel 79 21.040003.00 Spring, Valve Retainer, Exhaust 80 21.040007.00...

  • Page 30: Wiring Diagram

    SPECIfICATIONS 100460 - 3550W PORTAbLE GENERATOR Wiring Diagram...

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    TROUbLESHOOTING 100460 - 3550W PORTAbLE GENERATOR TROUbLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution No fuel. Add fuel. Generator will not start. Faulty spark plug. Replace spark plug. Unit loaded during start up. Remove load from unit. Fill crankcase to the proper level. Low oil level.

  • Page 32: Other Exclusions

    Warranty Registration Card and a copy of your sales – Problems caused by parts that are not original Champion Power receipt from one of CPE’s retail locations as proof of purchase. Equipment parts.
  • Page 33 United States Environment Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Emission Control System Warranty Your Champion Power Equipment (CPE) engine complies with U.S. EPA emission regulations. YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The US EPA AND CPE are pleased to explain the Federal Emission Control Systems Warranty on your 2018 small off-road engine (SORE) and engine powered equipment.
  • Page 34 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY The following are specific provisions relative to your Emission Control System (ECS) Warranty Coverage. 1. APPLICABILITY: This warranty shall apply to 1997 and later model year small off-road engines (SORE). The ECS Warranty Period shall begin on the date the new engine or equipment is delivered to its original, end-use purchaser, and shall continue for 24 consecutive months thereafter.
  • Page 35 You must take your CPE engine or the product on which it is installed, along with your warranty registration card or other proof of original purchase date, at your expense, to any Champion Power Equipment dealer who is authorized by Champion Power Equipment, Inc. to sell and service that CPE product during his normal business hours.

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