Champion Power Equipment 40005 Owner's Manual Page 1

40005 Rev 40005-20070611 1500 Peak Watts / 1200 Running Watts PORTABLE GENERATOR Owner’s Manual and Operating Instructions

Controls and Features 6 Rev 40005-20070611 Power Panel (1) Engine Switch – Flip the switch to the “On” position and pull the recoil starter to sta

Controls and Features Rev 40005-20070611 7 Parts Included Your 40005 Gasoline Powered Generator ships with the following parts: Mount Kit Rubber

Assembly 8 Rev 40005-20070611 Assembly Your generator requires some assembly. This unit ships from our factory without oil. It must be properly servi

Assembly Rev 40005-20070611 9 CAUTION Use regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 85. Do not mix oil and gasoline. Fill tank t

Operation 10 Rev 40005-20070611 Operation Generator Location Please consult your local authority. In some areas, generators must be registered with t

Operation Rev 40005-20070611 11 temperatures of the engine and generator. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the “Off” position. 4. Turn the fuel va

Maintenance 12 Rev 40005-20070611 Maintenance The owner/operator is responsible for all periodic maintenance. WARNING Never operate a damaged or de

Maintenance Rev 40005-20070611 13 Spark Arrester 1. Allow the engine to cool completely before servicing the spark arrester. 2. Remove the two s

Storage 14 Rev 40005-20070611 Storage The generator should be started at least once every 14 days and allowed to run for at least 20 minutes. For lon

Specifications Rev 40005-20070611 15 Specifications Engine Specifications Engine 80 cc OHV CPE EPA & CARB certified Generator Specification

Specifications 16 Rev 40005-20070611 Parts Diagram

Specifications Rev 40005-20070611 17 Parts List No. Part # Description Qty 1 GB5781-86 Bolt M6x22 1 2 GB859-86 Spring Washer φ6 2 3 GB96-85

Specifications 18 Wiring Diagram

Troubleshooting 19 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution No fuel Add fuel Faulty spark plug Replace spark plug Generator will not start Unit

Warranty 20 Rev 40005-20070611 Warranty CHAMPION POWER EQUIPMENT ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Effective September 1, 2006. Replaces all undated warrant

Warranty Rev 40005-20070611 21 A unit provided as an exchange will be subject to the warranty of the original unit. The length of the warranty gov

Warranty 22 Rev 40005-20070611 CALIFORNIA AND U.S. EPA EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The California A

Warranty Rev 40005-20070611 23 (1) Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions r

Warranty 24 Rev 40005-20070611 (iii) Spark advance/retard system (4) Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System (i) EGR valve body, and carburetor spac

Notes Rev 40005-20070611 25 Notes

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

1-877-338-0999 10006 Santa Fe Springs Road Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 USA Made in China © 2007 Champion Power Equipment, Inc.

Introduction Rev 40005-20070611 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion Power Equipment generator. CPE designs and builds ge

Manual Conventions 2 Rev 40005-20070611 Manual Conventions This manual uses the following symbols to help differentiate between different kinds of in

Safety Rules Rev 40005-20070611 3 Safety Rules WARNING Read this manual thoroughly before operating your generator. Failure to follow instruc

Safety Rules 4 Rev 40005-20070611 DANGER Fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable and extremely explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns

Controls and Features Rev 40005-20070611 5 Controls and Features Read this owner’s manual before operating your generator. Familiarize yourself wi