CHAMPION Wheel Kit 40065 Installation Guide

INSTALLATION MANUAL
MODEL #40065
WhEEL KIT

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Champion Power Equipment, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA USA

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion Power Equipment (CPE) product. CPE designs build and support 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 at the time of publication, and we reserve the right to change, alter and/or improve the product and this document at any time without prior notice.
CPE highly values how our products are designed, manufactured, operated, and serviced as well as providing safety to the operator and those around the generator. Therefore, it is IMPORTANT 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 operating procedures before each use. Please always exercise common sense and always err on the side of caution when operating the product to ensure no accident, property damage, or injury occurs. We want you to continue to use and be satisfied with your CPE product for years to come.
When contacting CPE about parts and/or services, you will need to supply the complete model and serial numbers of your product.
Transcribe the information found on your product’s nameplate label to the table below.

CPE TECHNICAL SUPPORT TEAM

1-877-338-0999
MODEL NUMBER
40065
SERIAL NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
PURCHASE LOCATION

SAFETY DEFINITIONS

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.

DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE
NOTICE indicates information considered important, but not hazard-related (e.g., messages relating to property damage).

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION
The wheel kit is not intended for over-the-road use.

CONTROLS AND FEATURES

parts Included

Part

| Part Q| Hardware| Hardware Qty.|

Tool(s) Needed

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A. Wheels

| 2| B.  Pin 02 x 33, “R” Shape| 2| ****
C.  Roll Pin, Wheel, 016 x 010 x 97|

2

|
D. Wheel Cap| 2|

E. Handle 1

| 1| E Flange Bolt M8 x 45| 2| lx 12mm wrench
G. Lock Nut M8 Flange| 2|

lx 13mm wrench

H. Handle 2

| 1| I. R-pin R5| 1|
J. Roll Pin 08 x 40| 1|

K. Support Leg

| 1| L. Flange Bolt M8 x 16| 2| lx 12mm wrench
M. Lock Nut M8 Flange| 2|

lx 13mm wrench

Tools Not Included

• 12mm wrench
• 13mm wrench

ASSEMBLY

Your wheel kit requires assembly. For questions regarding the assembly of your wheel kit, call our helpline at 1-877-338-0999Please have your model number available.

remove the Wheel Kit and parts from the Shipping carton

1. Set the shipping carton on a solid, flat surface.
2. Remove all contents from the carton.

Install Wheels

1. Drain oil and fuel, and then tip the generator slowly so that the engine (or panel depending on the exact model) side is up.
   This is so you have access to the wheel brackets.

2. Remove the wheel cap (D) from the wheel (A) by inserting a small screwdriver into the slot on the cap and pry upward.
   Remove the cap.

3. Slide the roll pin (C) through the wheel (A) from the outside.

4. Slide the roll pin through the wheel bracket on the frame.

5. Insert R-clip (B) into the hole at end of the roll pin.

6. Install wheel cap on the wheel.

7. Repeat on the second wheel.

Install the Support Leg

NOTICE
Some generator models will require removing rubber pads prior to installing the support leg. The support leg will use the same holes as the rubber pads.

NOTICE
Some generators will have the nut or bolt welded to the frame.
In this case, secure the support leg to the generator frame with the necessary hardware and recycle the unused hardware according to your local municipalities instructions.

1. Attach the support leg to the generator frame by sliding the flange bolts M8 x 16 DOWN through the top of the frame and support leg and securing with flange lock nuts from the bottom as shown in the picture below. DO NOT over-tighten the locknuts. DO NOT slide flange bolts UP through the bottom of the frame.
   

2. Tip the generator slowly so that it rests on the wheels and support leg.

Install the handle

Please check your generator’s handle bracket to determine which handle type you need. Use the enclosed hardware for assembly. You will only need one or the other handle for your generator.
NOTICE
Please recycle the unused handle according to your local municipalities instructions.

Handle 1
This handle will bolt to your generator frame. See instructions below.
Handle 2
This handle uses an R clip and a rolling pin to assemble to your generator frame. See instructions below.
Install the handle 1

1. Place the handle over the mounting channel on the frame.
2. Secure the handle to the frame using the two Flange Bolts M8 x 45.
3. Place a flange lock nut on the end of each bolt and fasten securely. DO NOT over-tighten the locknuts.
   

Install the handle 2

1. Place the handle inside the handle mounting bracket with a rubber grip pointing away from the muffler and line up the through-holes of the handle and bracket.
2. Secure the handle to the frame by sliding the Roll Pin Ø8 x 40 and locking it into place by pushing the R-clip through the Roll Pin hole.
   

PARTS DIAGRAM

WARRANTY*

CHAMPION POWER EQUIPMENT 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Warranty Qualifications
To register your product for warranty and FREE lifetime call center technical support please visit: https://www.championpowerequipment.com/register
To complete registration you will need to include a copy of the purchase receipt as proof of original purchase. Proof of purchase is required for warranty service. Please register within ten (10) days from the date of purchase.

Repair/Replacement Warranty
CPE warrants to the original purchaser that the mechanical and electrical components will be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year (parts and labor) from the original date of purchase and 90 days (parts and labor) for commercial and industrial use. Transportation charges on products submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty are the sole responsibility of the purchaser. This warranty only applies to the original purchaser and is not transferable.

Do Not Return The Unit To The Place Of Purchase
Contact CPE’s Technical Service and CPE will troubleshoot any issue via phone or e-mail. If the problem is not corrected by this method, CPE will, at its option, authorize evaluation, repair, or replacement of the defective part or component at a CPE Service Center. CPE will provide you with a case number for warranty service. Please keep it for future reference. Repairs or replacements without prior authorization, or at an unauthorized repair facility, will not be covered by this warranty.

Warranty Exclusions
This warranty does not cover the following repairs and equipment:

Normal Wear
Products with mechanical and electrical components need periodic parts and services to perform well. This warranty does not cover repair when normal use has exhausted the life of a part of the equipment as a whole.
Installation, Use, and Maintenance
This warranty will not apply to parts and/or labor if the product is deemed to have been misused, neglected, involved in an accident, abused, loaded beyond the product’s limits,  modified, installed improperly or connected incorrectly to any electrical component. Normal maintenance is not covered by this warranty and is not required to be performed at a facility or by a person authorized by CPE.

Other Exclusions
This warranty excludes:

• Cosmetic defects such as paint, decals, etc.
• Wear items such as filter elements, o-rings, etc.
• Accessory parts such as starting batteries, and storage covers.
• Failures due to acts of God and other force majeure events beyond the manufacturer’s control.
• Problems caused by parts that are not original Champion Power Equipment parts.

Limits of Implied Warranty and Consequential Damage
Champion Power Equipment disclaims any obligation to cover any loss of time, use of this product, freight, or any incidental or consequential claim by anyone from using this product. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

A unit provided as an exchange will be subject to the warranty of the original unit. The length of the warranty governing the exchanged unit will remain calculated by reference to the purchase date of the original unit.

This warranty gives you certain legal rights which may change from state to state or province to province. Your state or province may also have other rights you may be entitled to that are not listed within this warranty.

Contact Information

Address
Champion Power Equipment, Inc.
12039 Smith Ave.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 USA
www.championpowerequipment.com

Customer Service
Toll-Free: 1-877-338-0999
info@championpowerequipment.com
Fax no: 1-562-236-9429

Technical Service
Toll-Free: 1-877-338-0999
tech@championpowerequipment.com
24/7 Tech Support: 1-562-204-1188

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