Champion Power Equipment 100204 System manual

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Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 USA
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REV 100204-20160128
OWNER’S MANUAL & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
100204
MODEL NUMBER
2800 Peak Watts/2520 Running Watts (LPG)
3100 Peak Watts/2800 Running Watts (Gas)
DUAL FUEL INVERTER GENERATOR
Electric Start
U.S. Patent Pending

FCC Statement
1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
2. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
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WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects
and other reproductive harm.
WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm.

100204
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Electric Start
DUAL FUEL INVERTER GENERATOR
2800 Peak Watts/2520 Running Watts (LPG)
3100 Peak Watts/2800 Running Watts (Gas)
Introduction ............................. 1
Introduction ........................... 1
Manual Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety Rules ............................. 3
Fuel Safety........................... 5
Safety Label Locations................... 6
Controls and Features ...................... 7
Generator............................. 7
Parts Included ......................... 7
Power Panel ........................... 8
Assembly ............................... 9
Remove the Generator from the Shipping Carton.. 9
Connect the Battery ..................... 9
Add Engine Oil........................ 10
Add Fuel (Gas)........................ 11
Connecting the Propane (LPG) Cylinder ...... 12
Grounding ........................... 12
Operation .............................. 13
Generator Location ..................... 13
Grounding ........................... 13
Fuel Selector Switch .................... 13
Starting the Inverter .................... 14
Gasoline ......................... 14
LPG ............................ 15
Economy Control Switch ................. 16
12V DC outlet......................... 16
Connecting Electrical Loads ............... 16
Parallel Operation ...................... 16
Do Not Overload Generator................ 17
Capacity .......................... 17
Power Management................... 17
Stopping the Engine .................... 17
Operation at High Altitude ............... 18
Overload Operation .................... 18
Smart Charger ....................... 18
GFCI .............................. 19
Maintenance and Storage ................... 20
Engine Maintenance .................... 20
Oil .............................. 20
Spark Plugs ........................ 20
Air Filter .......................... 21
Cleaning .......................... 21
Spark Arrester ...................... 21
Adjustments........................ 21
Maintenance Schedule ................ 21
Generator Battery ...................... 22
Charge the Battery .................. 22
Disconnect the Battery ............... 22
Generator Maintenance .................. 22
Storage .............................. 23
Generator Storage.................... 23
Specifications ........................... 24
Engine Specifications ................... 24
Generator Specifications ................. 24
Fuel ............................... 24
Spark Plugs .......................... 24
Maintenance Valve Clearance .............. 24
Oil ................................ 24
An Important Message About Temperature .... 24
Parts Diagram ........................ 25
Parts List............................ 26
Engine Parts Diagram ................... 29
Engine Parts List ...................... 30
Wiring Diagram ........................ 33
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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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.
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Model Number
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Purchase Location
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For Oil Type see ‘Add Engine Oil‘ section. For Fuel Type see ‘Add Fuel‘ section.
INTRODUCTION
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion Power Equipment product. Champion Power Equipment and
Champion Engine Technology designs, builds, and supports all of our products to strict specifications and guidelines.
With proper product knowledge, safe use, and regular maintenance, this product should bring years of satisfying
service.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information in this manual, and we
reserve the right to change, alter and/or improve the product and this document at any time without prior notice.
Since CPE/CET highly value how our products are designed, manufactured, operated and are serviced, and also
highly value your safety and the safety of others, we would like you to take the time to review this product manual
and other product materials thoroughly and be fully aware and knowledgeable of the assembly, operation, dangers
and maintenance of the product before use. Fully familiarize yourself, and make sure others who plan on operating
the product fully familiarize themselves too, with the proper safety and operation procedures before each use. Please
always exercise common sense and always error on the side of caution when operating the product to ensure no
accidents, property damage, or injury occurs. We want you to continue to use and be satisfied with your CPE/CET
product for years to come.

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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.
MANUAL CONVENTIONS
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.
CAUTION
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
DANGER
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
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