Quick Start Guide
This guide provides essential steps to quickly set up and start your Champion 4000W Dual Fuel Electric Start Inverter Generator. For complete instructions and safety information, always refer to the full Operator's Manual.
Parts Included
The generator package typically includes:
- Champion 4000W Dual Fuel Electric Start Inverter Generator
- Oil Funnel
- Engine Oil (10W-30)
- Spark Plug Wrench
- Propane (LPG) Hose with Regulator
- Battery Charger
Illustration shows the generator, a funnel, an oil bottle, a spark plug wrench, a propane hose, and a battery charger.
⚠ DANGER: Move Generator Outdoors
Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannot see or smell.
NEVER use inside a home or garage, EVEN IF doors and windows are open.
ONLY use OUTSIDE and far away from windows, doors, and vents.
Illustration shows a generator emitting exhaust fumes, with a skull and crossbones symbol, and a house and garage with a red 'X' over them, indicating indoor use is prohibited. A green checkmark is over an outdoor generator, indicating outdoor use is required.
⚠ WARNING
Read the ENTIRE operator's manual to become familiar with the features of this product before operation. This Quick Start Guide IS NOT a substitute for the Operator's Manual.
Failure to operate the product correctly could result in damage to the product, personal property or cause serious injury or death.
Illustration shows a person reading a manual, emphasizing the importance of reading the full manual.
ℹ️ NOTICE
Keep all objects at least 5 feet (1.5 m) from the generator. Heat from the muffler and exhaust gas can ignite combustible materials.
Illustration shows a generator with a 5ft/1.5m radius around it, indicating a clear zone for combustible materials.
Set Up
Connect the Battery ?
Cut the cable tie on each side of the battery connector. Push the two halves of the battery connector together tightly.
Diagram shows a battery connector with a cable tie being cut, then the two halves being pushed together.
Add Engine Oil ?️
Recommended: 10W-30, up to 16.9 fl. oz. (500 ml). DO NOT overfill.
Diagram shows an oil bottle pouring oil into the generator's oil fill port. Text "10W-30 OIL INCLUDED" is present.
Move the Generator Outdoors ?
ONLY USE OUTSIDE AND FAR AWAY FROM WINDOWS, DOORS, AND VENTS.
Diagram shows a generator placed outdoors, away from a house and garage, reiterating the safety warning.
Add Fuel - Gasoline ⛽ or Propane (LPG)
For gasoline operation: DO NOT USE E15 OR E85.
Diagram shows the generator with arrows pointing to a gasoline pump icon and a propane tank icon, indicating fuel options. A warning symbol is shown next to the gasoline pump icon.
Start Up
DO NOT plug in any electrical devices ?
NEVER START OR STOP THE GENERATOR WITH ELECTRICAL DEVICES CONNECTED OR TURNED ON!
Diagram shows a power outlet with a plug symbol crossed out, indicating no devices should be plugged in during start/stop.
Starting the Engine: Gasoline
- Turn the EZ Start Dial to the "CHOKE” position.
- Press the ignition switch to the "START" position.
- Turn the EZ Start Dial to the “GASOLINE RUN" position.
Series of diagrams illustrating the EZ Start Dial positions and ignition switch press for gasoline start.
Starting the Engine: Propane (LPG)
- Open the propane tank valve.
- Turn the EZ Start Dial to the "CHOKE” position.
- Press and release the ignition switch one time; the engine will begin to start. If the engine fails to start within (7) seconds, repeat steps 1-3 three times.
- Turn the EZ Start Dial to the “PROPANE RUN” position.
- Press and release the ignition switch.
Series of diagrams illustrating opening the propane valve, EZ Start Dial positions, and ignition switch press for propane start.
Circuit Breakers
Make sure ALL circuit breakers are set to the ON or closed position. Flip reset and/or push reset ALL circuit breakers to the ON or closed position.
Diagram shows a circuit breaker button with a 'RESET' label.
Plug in ✅
Connect electrical loads.
Diagram shows a power outlet with a plug symbol and a green checkmark, indicating it's safe to plug in devices.
Support & Resources
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