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Cabela's 46578 Owner's Manual & Operating Instructions

Manual is about: 4000 Starting Watts/3500 Running Watts Wireless Remote, Electric Start

Summary of 46578

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    12039 smith ave. Santa fe springs ca 90670 usa / 1-877-338-0999 www.Championpowerequipment.Com 4000 starting watts/3500 running watts portable generator save these instructions important safety instructions are included in this manual. Made in china rev 46578-20140521 wireless remote, electric start...

  • Page 2: We Are Here to Help!

    *we are always working to improve our products. Therefore, the enclosed product may differ slightly from the image on the cover. Have questions or need assistance? Do not return this product to the store! We are here to help! Visit our website: www.Championpowerequipment.Com for more info: • product...

  • Page 3: Portable Generator

    46578 wireless remote, electric start portable generator 4000 starting watts/3500 running watts 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 wireless remot...

  • Page 4: 1-877-338-0999

    1 rev 46578-20140521 english 46578 introduction congratulations on your purchase of a champion power equipment 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 ...

  • Page 5: Manual Conventions

    Rev 46578-20140521 2 46578 english manual conventions 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 t...

  • Page 6: Safety Rules

    3 rev 46578-20140521 english 46578 safety rules 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 ...

  • Page 7: Safety Rules

    Rev 46578-20140521 4 46578 english safety rules 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 ...

  • Page 8: Controls And Features

    5 rev 46578-20140521 english 46578 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) fuel tank – 3.8 gal. (14.4 l) capacity fuel tank. (2) auto-choke – automatically c...

  • Page 9: Controls And Features

    Rev 46578-20140521 6 46578 english power panel 1 5 6 7 8 3 (1) intelligauge – three mode digital meter for running hours, voltage and hertz. (2) ignition switch (3) circuit breakers – protects the generator against electrical overload. (4) battery switch – enables/disables starting electrically – vi...

  • Page 10: Controls And Features

    7 rev 46578-20140521 english 46578 controls and features wireless remote control this generator is equipped with a wireless remote control system for starting and stopping. The system consists of (4) main components: 1. Receiver control module (rcm) 2. Wireless remote 3. Battery switch 4. Ignition s...

  • Page 11: Controls And Features

    Rev 46578-20140521 8 46578 english parts included controls and features your 46578 gasoline powered generator ships with the following parts: wheel kit – 8 in. Wheel 2 – bushing 2 – flange bolt (m10x105 for wheel) 2 – lock nut (m10) 2 – flat washer Ø10 2 – support leg (w/vibration mounts) 1 – flange...

  • Page 12: Assembly

    9 rev 46578-20140521 english 46578 assembly install the handles 1. Place the handle over the mounting channel on the frame. 2. Secure the handle to the frame using the two handle bolts (m8x45). 3. Place a flange lock nut (m8) on the end of each bolt and fasten securely. Do not over tighten the flang...

  • Page 13: Caution

    Rev 46578-20140521 10 46578 english 1. Place the generator on a fl at, level surface. 2. Remove oil fi ll cap/dipstick to add oil. 3. Add up to 0.6 qt. (0.6 l) of oil (included) and replace oil fi ll cap/dipstick. Do not overfill. 4. Check engine oil level daily and add as needed. The engine is equi...

  • Page 14: Assembly

    11 rev 46578-20140521 english 46578 assembly add fuel cont’d. Grounding your generator must be properly connected to an appropriate ground to help prevent electric shock. A ground terminal connected to the frame of the generator has been provided on the power panel. For remote grounding, connect of ...

  • Page 15: Operation

    Rev 46578-20140521 12 46578 english operation generator location never operate the generator inside any building, including garages, basements, crawlspaces and sheds, enclosure or compartment, including the generator compartment of a recreational vehicle. Please consult your local authority. In some...

  • Page 16: Operation

    13 rev 46578-20140521 english 46578 operation wireless remote and electric start wireless remote starting is only possible within 80 feet of the generator. Do not attempt to adjust the carburetor choke. The wireless remote and electric starting systems will automatically close and open the choke. 1....

  • Page 17: Note

    Rev 46578-20140521 14 46578 english connecting electrical loads 1. Let the engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after starting 2. Plug in and turn on the desired 120 volt ac single phase, 60 hz electrical loads. – do not connect 3-phase loads to the generator. – do not connect 50 hz loads ...

  • Page 18: Note

    15 rev 46578-20140521 english 46578 do not overload generator capacity follow these simple steps to calculate the running and starting watts necessary for your purposes. 1. Select the electrical devices you plan on running at the same time. 2. Total the running watts of these items. This is the amou...

  • Page 19: Note

    Rev 46578-20140521 16 46578 english the owner/operator is responsible for all periodic maintenance. Complete all scheduled maintenance in a timely manner. Correct any issue before operating the generator. Never operate a damaged or defective generator. Tampering with the factory set governor will vo...

  • Page 20: Caution

    17 rev 46578-20140521 english 46578 adjustments the air-fuel mixture is not adjustable. Tampering with the governor can damage your generator and your electrical devices and will void your warranty. Cpe recommends that you contact our service line at 1-877-338-0999 for all other service and/or adjus...

  • Page 21: Maintenance And Storage

    Rev 46578-20140521 18 46578 english maintenance and storage storage the generator should be started at least once every 14 days and allowed to run for at least 20 minutes. For longer term storage, please follow these guidelines. Generator storage 1. Add a properly formulated fuel stabilizer to the t...

  • Page 22: Specifications

    19 rev 46578-20140521 english 46578 engine specifications – model yf168fd-2-211 – displacement 196cc – type 4-stroke ohv – start type wireless remote fcc statement for remote control device 1. This device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (...

  • Page 23: Specifications

    Rev 46578-20140521 20 46578 english wiring diagram specifications l w g b y r yel lo w bl a ck bl u e g r ee n r e d white b r w h it e blue green ye llo w w h it e g ree n b r o w n black w h it e b /w w/ l g/ y w/ g b y e n g in e b lo ck g en e r at o r b lo ck spa r k in g p lug ig n it io n c o...

  • Page 24: Specifications

    21 rev 46578-20140521 english 46578 specifications parts diagram 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 8...

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    Rev 46578-20140521 22 46578 english parts list # part number description qty 1 26.601.94 engine 1 2 122.190005.00 rubber, fore-cover, b 1 3 122.190005.01 rubber, fore-cover, a 1 4 123.191100.19 rotor assembly, a, 120mm 1 5 2.08.022 flange bolt m8×242 1 6 1.96.08 washer Ø8 1 7 1.7244.08 lock washer Ø...

  • Page 26: Specifications

    23 rev 46578-20140521 english 46578 specifications engine parts diagram 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 25 26 27 29 30 32 35 37 38 12 40 41 42 43 44 46 47 21 22 23 24 10 8 10 7 10 6 10 4 10 3 53 52 98 51 50 49 55 56 57 58 54 60 62 61 63 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 74 25 75 1 93 94 95 92 91 90 97 78 79 80 ...

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    Rev 46578-20140521 24 46578 english # part number description qty 1 1.5789.0608 flange bolt m6×8 6 2 22.061100.00.2 recoil starter cover, black 1 3 21.061005.00 recoil starter spring 1 4 2.10.003 rope (Ø5×1550) 1 5 21.061001.01 recoil starter reel 1 6 45.060003.00 spring, ratchet 2 7 45.060002.00 st...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    25 rev 46578-20140521 english 46578 troubleshooting for further technical support: technical service mon – fri 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (pst/pdt) toll free: 1-877-338-0999 tech@championpowerequipment.Com problem cause solution generator will not start no fuel add fuel faulty spark plug replace spark plug u...

  • Page 29: Warranty

    Rev 46578-20140521 26 46578 english warranty warranty champion power equipment 2 year limited warranty warranty qualifications champion power equipment (cpe) will register this warranty upon receipt of your warranty registration card and a copy of your sales receipt from one of cpe’s retail location...

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    Champion power equipment, inc. (cpe), the united states environment protection agency (u.S. Epa.) and the california air resources board (carb) emission control system warranty your champion power equipment (cpe) engine complies with both the u.S. Epa and state of california air resources board (car...

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    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 1995 and later model year california small off-road engines (for other states, 1997 and later model year engines). T...

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    Emission-related parts include the following: (using those portions of the list applicable to the engine) systems covered by this warranty parts description fuel metering system fuel regulator, carburetor and internal parts air induction system air cleaner, intake manifold ignition system spark plug...