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Champion Power Equipment Generators Owner's Manual - Model 41537.
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REV 41537-20140425  

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41537 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 120/240 Volt AC 

single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.

 

– DO NOT connect 3-phase loads to the generator.

 

– DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.

 

– DO NOT overload the generator.

Connecting a generator to your electric utility company’s 
power lines or to another power source may be against 
the law. In addition this action, if done incorrectly, could 
damage your generator and appliances and could cause 
serious injury or even death to you or a utility worker 
who may be working on nearby power lines. If you plan 
to run a portable electric generator during an outage, 
please notify your electric utility company immediately 
and remember to plug your appliances directly into the 
generator. Do not plug the generator into any electric 
outlet in your home. Doing so could create a connection 
to the utility company power lines. You are responsible 
for ensuring that your generator’s electricity does not 
feed back into the electric utility power lines.
If the generator will be connected to a building electrical 
system, consult your local utility company or a qualified 
electrician. Connections must isolate generator power 
from utility power and must comply with all applicable 
laws and codes.

NOTE

OPERATION

Stopping the Engine
1.  Turn off and unplug all electrical loads. Never start 

or stop the generator with electrical devices plugged 
in or turned on.

2.  Let the generator run at no-load for several minutes 

to stabilize internal temperatures of the engine and 
generator.

3.  Turn the Fuel Valve to the “OFF” position.
4.  Let the engine run until fuel starvation has stopped 

the engine. This usually takes a few minutes.

5.  Press the engine switch to the “OFF” position.
6.  Press the battery switch to the “OFF” position.
Important: Always ensure that the Fuel Valve and the 
Engine Switch are in the “OFF” position when the engine 
is not in use.

If the engine will not be used for a period of two (2) weeks 
or longer, please see the Storage section for proper engine 
and fuel storage.

NOTE

Starting the Engine
1.  Make certain the generator is on a flat, level surface.
2.  Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. 

Never start or stop the generator with electrical 
devices plugged in or turned on.

3.  Turn the Fuel Valve to the “ON” position.
4.  Move the choke lever to the “CHOKE” position.
5.  Flip the ignition switch to the “ON” position. 
6.  ELECTRIC START: Press and hold the ignition switch 

to the “START” position. Release as the engine 
begins to roll over. If the engine fails to start within 
five seconds, release the switch and wait at least ten 
seconds before attempting to start the engine again.

7.  RECOIL START: Pull the starter cord slowly until 

resistance is felt and then pull rapidly

8.  Do not over-choke. As as soon as engine starts, move 

the choke lever to the “RUN” position.

If the engine starts but does not run make certain 
that the generator is on a flat, level surface. The 
engine is equipped with a low oil sensor that will 
prevent the engine from running when the oil level 
falls below a critical threshold.

NOTE

Keep choke lever in “Choke” position for only 1 
pull of the recoil starter. After first pull, move choke 
lever to the “Run” position for up to the next 3 
pulls of the recoil starter. Too much choke leads to 
sparkplug fouling/engine flooding due to the lack of 
incoming air. This will cause the engine not to start.

NOTE

When the battery switch is in the “ON” position, 
the switch will light up if the battery is sending 
out a charge. If the switch does not light up while 
in the “ON” position, check that the battery 
connection is still good.

NOTE

The supplied 12V 15AH battery does re-charge 
while the engine is running, but it is also 
recommended that the battery be fully charged at 
least once per month.

NOTE

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