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Champion 42432 - User Manual

Champion 42432
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OWNERS MANUAL & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
10006 Santa Fe Springs Road
Santa Fe Springs CA 90670
USA / 1-877-338-0999
www.championpowerequipment.com
1800 Starting Watts / 1400 Rated Watts
PORTABLE GENERATOR
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Important Safety Instructions
are included in this manual.
MADE IN CHINA
REV 42432-20111230
42432
MODEL NUMBER
warranty_badges.pdf 1 8/18/11 10:45 AM

Questions and Answers

Summary

Manual Conventions

DANGER Symbol Definition

Explains the "DANGER" alert for imminently hazardous situations.

WARNING Symbol Definition

Explains the "WARNING" alert for potentially hazardous situations.

CAUTION Symbol Definition

Explains the "CAUTION" alert for minor injuries.

Safety Rules

General Safety Precautions

Key safety warnings before operating the generator.

Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Details the dangers of carbon monoxide from generator exhaust.

Electrical Safety

Warnings regarding generator voltage, wiring, and wet conditions.

Rotating Parts Hazard

Alerts about entanglement risks from moving generator parts.

Fire and Burn Hazards

Warnings about sparks, hot surfaces, and flammable materials.

Fuel Hazards

Details flammable and explosive risks associated with fuel.

Sparks and Fire Hazard

Warns about sparks creating fire risks around dry vegetation.

Starter Cord Retraction Hazard

Alerts about potential injury from rapid starter cord retraction.

Overload Hazard

Explains the risk of damaging the generator and devices by exceeding capacity.

Improper Treatment Hazard

Warns that improper use can damage the generator and void the warranty.

Controls and Features

Assembly

Add Engine Oil

Detailed procedure for adding the correct type and amount of engine oil.

Add Fuel

Procedure for safely adding unleaded gasoline to the fuel tank.

Operation

Starting the Engine

Step-by-step instructions for safely starting the generator engine.

Connecting Electrical Loads

Procedure for connecting electrical devices to the generator safely.

Stopping the Engine

Steps for safely shutting down the generator and its engine.

Do Not Overload Generator

Guidance on calculating and managing generator capacity to prevent overload.

Maintenance and Storage

Engine Maintenance

Procedures for maintaining the engine, including oil and spark plugs.

Specifications

Wiring Diagram

Illustrates the electrical connections and components of the generator.

Troubleshooting

Generator Will Not Start

Lists common causes and solutions for a generator failing to start.

No AC Output

Troubleshoots problems related to the absence of AC electrical output.

Repeated Circuit Breaker Tripping

Provides solutions for circuit breakers that repeatedly trip.

Warranty

Summary

Manual Conventions

DANGER Symbol Definition

Explains the "DANGER" alert for imminently hazardous situations.

WARNING Symbol Definition

Explains the "WARNING" alert for potentially hazardous situations.

CAUTION Symbol Definition

Explains the "CAUTION" alert for minor injuries.

Safety Rules

General Safety Precautions

Key safety warnings before operating the generator.

Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Details the dangers of carbon monoxide from generator exhaust.

Electrical Safety

Warnings regarding generator voltage, wiring, and wet conditions.

Rotating Parts Hazard

Alerts about entanglement risks from moving generator parts.

Fire and Burn Hazards

Warnings about sparks, hot surfaces, and flammable materials.

Fuel Hazards

Details flammable and explosive risks associated with fuel.

Sparks and Fire Hazard

Warns about sparks creating fire risks around dry vegetation.

Starter Cord Retraction Hazard

Alerts about potential injury from rapid starter cord retraction.

Overload Hazard

Explains the risk of damaging the generator and devices by exceeding capacity.

Improper Treatment Hazard

Warns that improper use can damage the generator and void the warranty.

Controls and Features

Assembly

Add Engine Oil

Detailed procedure for adding the correct type and amount of engine oil.

Add Fuel

Procedure for safely adding unleaded gasoline to the fuel tank.

Operation

Starting the Engine

Step-by-step instructions for safely starting the generator engine.

Connecting Electrical Loads

Procedure for connecting electrical devices to the generator safely.

Stopping the Engine

Steps for safely shutting down the generator and its engine.

Do Not Overload Generator

Guidance on calculating and managing generator capacity to prevent overload.

Maintenance and Storage

Engine Maintenance

Procedures for maintaining the engine, including oil and spark plugs.

Specifications

Wiring Diagram

Illustrates the electrical connections and components of the generator.

Troubleshooting

Generator Will Not Start

Lists common causes and solutions for a generator failing to start.

No AC Output

Troubleshoots problems related to the absence of AC electrical output.

Repeated Circuit Breaker Tripping

Provides solutions for circuit breakers that repeatedly trip.

Warranty

Champion 42432 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Model42432
TypePortable Generator
Fuel TypeGasoline
Noise Level68 dBA
Engine Type4-stroke
Voltage120V

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