Champion Power Equipment Power Sports 73538i Systemhandbuch

10006 Santa Fe Springs Road

Santa Fe Springs CA 90670

USA / 1 (877) 338-0999

www.championpowerequipment.com

PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Important Safety Instructions

are included in this manual.

MADE IN CHINA

REV 73538i-20110622

73538i

MODEL NUMBER

2YEAR

LIMITED WARRANTY

2000 Maximum Watts / 1600 Running Watts

OWNER’S MANUAL & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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73538i

2000 Maximum Watts / 1600 Running Watts

PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction ............................ 1

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 ........................ 6

Assembly .............................. 7

Remove the Generator from the Shipping Carton . 7

Add Engine Oil ........................ 7

Add Fuel ............................ 8

Grounding ........................... 8

Operation .............................. 9

Generator Location ..................... 9

Starting the Engine ..................... 9

Economy Control Switch................. 10

Connecting Electrical Loads .............. 10

12V DC Outlet ....................... 11

Stopping the Engine ................... 11

Do Not Overload Generator ............... 11

Capacity ......................... 11

Power Management .................. 11

Overload Operation .................... 11

Parallel Operation ..................... 12

Wattage Reference Chart ................ 12

Maintenance and Storage .................. 13

Engine Maintenance ................... 13

Oil ............................. 13

Spark Plugs ....................... 13

Air Filter ......................... 14

Cleaning ......................... 14

Spark Arrester Cleaning ............... 14

Adjustments ....................... 15

Maintenance Schedule................ 15

Generator Maintenance ................. 15

Storage ............................ 15

Generator Storage ................... 15

Speciﬁcations .......................... 16

Engine Speciﬁcations .................. 16

Generator Speciﬁcations ................ 16

Fuel .............................. 16

Oil ............................... 16

Spark Plugs ......................... 16

Valve Clearance....................... 16

Parts Diagram........................ 17

Parts List ........................... 18

Parts Diagram........................ 19

Parts List ........................... 20

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

Emission Control System Warranty.......... 24

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion Power

Equipment inverter generator. CPE designs and builds

generators to strict speciﬁcations. With proper use and

maintenance, this generator will bring years of satisfying

service.

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.

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.

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.

Champion Power Equipment Support

Model Number

Serial Number

Date of Purchase

Purchase Location

1 (877) 338-0999

73538i

For Oil Type see ‘Add Engine Oil‘ section. For Fuel Type see ‘Add Fuel‘ section.

INTRODUCTION

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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

If you have questions regarding your generator, we can

help. Please call our help line at 1 (877) 338-0999

NOTE

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SAFETY RULES

The engine exhaust from this product contains

chemicals known to the state of California to cause

cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

Read this manual thoroughly before operating your

generator. Failure to follow instructions could result

in serious injury or death.

Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a

colorless, odorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon

monoxide will cause nausea, dizziness, fainting

or death. If you start to feel dizzy or weak, get to

fresh air immediately.

Operate generator outdoors only in a well ventilated

area.

DO NOT operate the generator inside any building,

including garages, basements, crawlspaces and

sheds, enclosure or compartment, including the

generator compartment of a recreational vehicle.

DO NOT allow exhaust fumes to enter a conﬁned

area through windows, doors, vents or other

openings.

DANGER CARBON MONOXIDE: using a generator

indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.

Rotating parts can entangle hands, feet, hair,

clothing and/or accessories.

Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can result.

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.

Generator produces powerful voltage.

DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles.

DO NOT use electrical cords that are worn, damaged

or frayed.

DO NOT operate generator in wet weather.

DO NOT allow children or unqualiﬁed persons to

operate or service the generator

Use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) in damp

areas and areas containing conductive material such

as metal decking.

Use approved transfer equipment to isolate generator

from your electric utility and Notify your utility

company before connecting your generator to your

power system.

Sparks can result in ﬁre or electrical shock.

When servicing the generator:

Disconnect the spark plug wire and place it where it

cannot contact the plug.

DO NOT check for spark with the plug removed.

Use only approved spark plug testers.

Running engines produce heat. Severe burns can

occur on contact.

Combustible material can catch ﬁre on contact.

DO NOT touch hot surfaces.

Avoid contact with hot exhaust gases.

Allow equipment to cool before touching.

Maintain at least three feet of clearance on all sides

to ensure adequate cooling.

Maintain at least ﬁve feet of clearance from

combustible materials.

DANGER

WARNING

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SAFETY RULES

Fuel and fuel vapors are highly ﬂammable and

extremely explosive.

Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.

Unintentional startup can result in entanglement,

traumatic amputation or laceration.

When adding or removing fuel:

Turn the generator off and let it cool for at least two

minutes before removing the fuel cap. Loosen the

cap slowly to relieve pressure in the tank.

Only ﬁll or drain fuel outdoors in a well-ventilated area.

DO NOT overﬁll the fuel tank.

Always keep fuel away from sparks, open ﬂames,

pilot lights, heat and other sources of ignition.

DO NOT light or smoke cigarettes.

When starting the generator:

DO NOT attempt to start a damaged generator.

Make certain that the gas cap, air ﬁlter, spark plug,

fuel lines and exhaust system are properly in place.

Allow spilled fuel to evaporate fully before

attempting to start the engine.

Make certain that the generator is resting ﬁrmly on

level ground.

When operating the generator:

DO NOT move or tip the generator during operation.

DO NOT tip the generator or allow fuel or oil to spill.

When transporting or servicing the generator:

Make certain that the fuel shutoff valve is in the off

position and the fuel tank is empty.

Disconnect the spark plug wire.

When storing the generator:

Store away from sparks, open ﬂames, pilot lights,

heat and other sources of ignition.

Rapid retraction of the starter cord will pull hand and

arm towards the engine faster than you can let go.

Unintentional startup can result in entanglement,

traumatic amputation or laceration.

Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could result.

When starting engine, pull the starter cord slowly

until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid

kickback.

DO NOT start or stop the engine with electrical

devices plugged in.

Exceeding the generator’s running capacity can

damage the generator and/or electrical devices

connected to it.

DO NOT overload the generator.

Start the generator and allow the engine to stabilize

before connecting electrical loads.

Connect electrical equipment in the off position,

and then turn them on for operation.

Turn electrical equipment off and disconnect before

stopping the generator.

DO NOT tamper with the governed speed.

DO NOT modify the generator in any way.

Improper treatment or use of the generator can

damage it, shorten its life and void your warranty.

Use the generator only for intended uses.

Operate only on level surfaces.

DO NOT expose generator to excessive moisture,

dust, or dirt.

DO NOT allow any material to block the cooling slots.

If connected devices overheat, turn them off and

disconnect them from the generator.

DO NOT use the generator if:

– Electrical output is lost

– Equipment sparks, smokes or emits ﬂames

– Equipment vibrates excessively

Operation of this equipment may create sparks that

can start ﬁres around dry vegetation.

A spark arrestor may be required. The operator

should contact local ﬁre agencies for laws or

regulations relating to ﬁre prevention requirements.

CAUTION

WARNING

DANGER

CAUTION

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Read this owner’s manual before operating your generator. Familiarize yourself with the location and function of the

controls and features. Save this manual for future reference.

(1) Carrying Handle

(2) Fuel Lever Vent – Turn this valve to the “On”

position to supply air to the tank.

(3) Fuel Cap – Remove to add fuel.

(4) Recoil Starter – Used to start the engine.

(5) Spark Plug Access Cap

(6) Maintenance Cover – Oil ﬁller, Air ﬁlter, and

Carburetor access.

(7) Mufﬂer

Generator

CONTROLS AND FEATURES

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Power Panel

(1) Oil Warning Light – Check oil level when this light

turns on. Engine will not run when indicator is lit.

(2) Overload Indicator Light – This light turns ON

when the generator is overloaded and will cut

power to the receptacles.

(3) Output Light – Remains ON during normal

operating conditions. Shuts OFF when generator is

overloaded.

(4) Economy Control Switch

(5) Engine Switch

(6) Choke Knob

(7) Fuel Valve Knob

(8) Parallel Operation Control*

(9) 120 V Duplex – Use this duplex to operate 120

Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hz loads requiring up to

13.3 A 0r 1600 Watts of power.

(10) Parallel Operation Outlets*

(11) DC Circuit Breaker – Protects the generator against

electrical overload.

(12) 12V DC 8A Outlet – Use this outlet to charge 12V

automotive type batteries ONLY.

(13) Ground Terminal – Consult an electrician for local

grounding regulations.

* These outlets are used for connecting two Champion

model 73538i generators for parallel operation.

A Champion model 73500i cable kit (optional

equipment) is required for parallel operation.

CONTROLS AND FEATURES

Parts Included

Your 73538i Gasoline Powered Generator ships with the

following parts:

– 12V DC Battery Charging Cable.............. 1

– Spark Plug Socket ....................... 1

– Oil Funnel ............................ 1

1 2 3 4 5

10 11

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ENGLISH 73538i

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 help line at 1 (877) 338-0999. Please

have your serial number and model number available.

Remove the Generator from the Shipping Carton

1. Set the shipping carton on a solid, ﬂat surface.

2. Remove everything from the carton except the

generator.

3. Using the handle of the unit, carefully remove the

generator from the box.

ASSEMBLY

1. Place the generator on a ﬂat, level surface.

2. Loosen the cover screw and remove the maintenance

cover.

4. Add 0.42 qt (0.4 L) of oil and replace oil ﬁll cap/

dipstick. Check engine oil level daily and add as

needed.

5. Check engine oil level daily and add as needed.

3. Remove oil ﬁll cap/dipstick to add oil.

The recommended oil type is 10W-30 4-cycle

automotive oil.

NOTE

The engine is equipped with a low-oil-shutoff and

will stop when the oil level in the crankcase falls

below the threshold level.

CAUTION

Add Engine Oil

DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before

it has been properly ﬁlled with the recommended

type and amount of oil. Damage to the generator as

a result of failure to follow these instructions will

void your warranty.

CAUTION

Add Engine Oil Cont’d.

Check oil often during the break-in period. Refer to the

Maintenance section for recommended service intervals.

NOTE

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