Champion 201153 2500W Inverter Generator Quick Start Guide

This guide provides essential steps for setting up and starting your Champion 201153 2500W Inverter Generator.

Important Safety Information

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.

ADVERTENCIA:

Lea el manual del operador COMPLETAMENTE para familiarizarse con las características del producto antes de operarlo. La falla en operar el producto correctamente puede resultar en daños al producto, propiedad personal y causar lesiones graves o incluso la muerte.

Product Information

Model: 201153

Product: 2500W Inverter Generator

Manufacturer: Champion Power Equipment

Website: www.championpowerequipment.com

Document Revision: 3300-M-OP REV 20211203

Set Up / Montaje

Open shipping carton. Assembly > Unboxing
[Description: Image shows a cardboard box with an arrow indicating it is being opened.]
Add oil. Assembly > Add Engine Oil. Recommended: 10W-30, up to 16.9 fl. oz. (500 ml). DO NOT overfill.
[Description: Image shows a bottle of 10W-30 oil being poured into the generator's oil fill port. The oil bottle is labeled "10W-30".]
Move the generator outdoors. / Mueva el generador afuera. 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.
[Description: Image shows a generator in an open outdoor area. An arrow points away from the generator's exhaust. Another diagram shows a house with a generator outside, and a warning symbol indicating a safe distance of 5ft/1.5m from the generator to objects.]
Add fuel. Assembly > Add Fuel DO NOT use E15 or E85.
[Description: Image shows a fuel nozzle from a gas pump being inserted into the generator's fuel tank. Icons for E15 and E85 are shown with a prohibition symbol over them.]

Start Up / Arrancar

DO NOT plug in any electrical devices.
[Description: Image shows an electrical plug being inserted into a socket, with a prohibition symbol over it. A warning text box states: "NEVER START OR STOP THE GENERATOR WITH ELECTRICAL DEVICES CONNECTED OR TURNED ON!"]
Turn the fuel cap vent lever to the “ON” (I) position.
[Description: Close-up image of the generator's fuel cap. A lever on the cap is shown in the "ON" position, indicated by the symbol "I". An arrow shows the direction to turn the lever.]
Turn the EZ Start Dial to the gasoline “CHOKE” position.
[Description: Image of the generator's control panel showing a dial labeled "EZ Start Dial". The dial is shown set to the "CHOKE" position, indicated by the letter "N". An arrow shows the direction to turn the dial.]
Pull the recoil to start the engine.
[Description: Image shows the generator's recoil starter handle being pulled outwards to start the engine. An arrow indicates the pulling motion.]
Turn the EZ Start Dial to the gasoline “RUN” position.
[Description: Image of the generator's control panel showing the "EZ Start Dial" being turned to the "RUN" position, indicated by the letter "R". An arrow shows the direction to turn the dial.]
Plug in. Operation > Connecting Electrical Loads.
[Description: Image shows a green circular icon with a checkmark and an electrical plug symbol, indicating that it is safe to connect electrical loads.]

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