Champion 8000W Tri-Fuel Portable Generator User Manual
- June 7, 2024
- Champion
Table of Contents
QUICK START
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8000W Tri-Fuel Portable Generator
Warning: Read the ENTIRE operator’s manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating.
Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury or even death.
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Set Up
1. Open shipping carton. Assembly > Unpacking
2. Attach wheel kit. Assembly > Install Wheel Kit
3. Connect the battery. Assembly > Connect the Battery.
Cut cable tie on each side of battery connector.
Push two halves of battery connector together tightly.
4. Add oil. Assembly > Add Engine Oil.
Recommended: 10W-30, up to 37.2 fl. oz. (1100 ml) DO NOT overfill.
5. Move the generator outdoors.
Move generator to an open, outdoor area.
Point exhaust away. Never run generator in enclosed areas (e.g., not in house
or garage).
Keep all objects at least 5 feet (1.5 m) from generator. Heat from the muffler and exhaust gas can ignite combustible materials.
6. Add fuel – Gasoline, Propane (LPG), or Natural Gas (NG)
Assembly > Add Fuel
FOR GASOLINE OPERATION: DO NOT USE E15 OR E85
7. DO NOT plug in any electrical devices
NEVER START OR STOP THE GENERATOR WITH ELECTRICAL DEVICES CONNECTED OR TURNED ON!
8a. Starting the Engine: Gasoline
Electric Start
- Turn the EZ Start dial to the “GASOLINE CHOKE” position.
- Press and hold the ignition switch to the “START” position.
- Turn the EZ Start dial to the “GASOLINE RUN” position.
Manual Start
- Turn the EZ Start dial to the “GASOLINE CHOKE” position.
- Pull the recoil cord.
- Turn the EZ Start dial to the “GASOLINE RUN” position.
8b. Starting the Engine: Propane (LPG) or natural Gas (nG)
Select Fuel Source
Left Position: Propane (LPG)
Right Position: Natural Gas (NG)
Electric Start
- Open valve on tank for propane operation, or open natural gas supply valve.
- Turn the EZ Start dial to the “ LPG-NG CHOKE ” position.
- Press the ignition switch to the “ START ” position for 2 to 3 seconds.
- Turn the EZ Start dial to the “ LPG-NG RUN ” position.
- Press and hold the ignition switch to the “ START ” position for up to 5 seconds or until started.
- If engine does not start, wait 10 seconds, then repeat step 5.
Manual Start
- Open valve on tank for propane operation, or open natural gas supply valve.
- Turn the EZ Start dial to the “LPG-nG CHOKE” position.
- Pull the recoil cord 2 to 3 times.
- Turn the EZ Start dial to the “LPG-nG run” position.
- Pull the recoil cord.
9. Plug in. Operation > Connecting Electrical Loads.
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