Champion 100220 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

196cc

REPLACEMENT ENGINE

MODEL NUMBER

100220

12039 Smith Ave.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Important Safety Instructions are included in this manual.

MADE IN CHINA

REV 100220-20150619

www.championpowerequipment.com

Santa Fe Springs CA 90670

USA / 1-877-338-0999

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE ABOUT TEMPERATURE:

Your Champion Power Equipment product is designed and rated for continuous operation at ambient temperatures up to 40°C (104°F). When your product is needed your product may be operated at temperatures ranging from -15°C (5°F) to 50°C (122°F) for short periods. If the product is exposed to temperatures outside this range during storage, it should be brought back within this range before operation. In any event, the product must always be operated outdoors, in a well-ventilated area and away from doors, windows and other vents.

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For residents of California:

WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects

and other reproductive harm.

*We are always working to improve our products. Therefore, the enclosed product may differ slightly from the image on the cover.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

100220

196cc

REPLACEMENT ENGINE

Introduction ............................ 1

Introduction .......................... 1

Manual Conventions ....................... 2

Safety Rules ............................ 3

Controls and Features ..................... 5

Replacement Engine .................... 5

Parts Included ........................ 5

Assembly .............................. 6

Add Engine Oil ........................ 6

Add Engine Fuel ....................... 7

Operation .............................. 8

Starting the Engine ..................... 8

Stopping the Engine .................... 8

Operation at High Altitude ................ 8

Maintenance and Storage ................... 9

Engine Maintenance .................... 9

Oil .............................. 9

Spark Plugs ........................ 9

Air Filter .......................... 9

Cleaning ......................... 10

Maintenance Schedule ................ 10

Storage ............................ 10

Engine Storage ..................... 10

Troubleshooting ......................... 11

Speciﬁcations .......................... 12

Engine Speciﬁcations .................. 12

Fuel .............................. 12

Oil ............................... 12

Spark Plugs ......................... 12

Valve Clearance ....................... 12

Keyway Shaft ........................ 12

Parts Diagram ........................ 13

Parts List ........................... 14

Warranty ............................. 15

Warranty Qualiﬁcations ................. 15

Repair/Replacement Warranty ............. 15

Do Not Return The Unit To The Place Of Purchase 15

Warranty Exclusions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Normal Wear ...................... 15

Installation, Use and Maintenance ........ 15

Other Exclusions .................... 15

Limits of Implied Warranty and Consequential

Damage .......................... 15

Contact Information .................... 15

Address .......................... 15

Customer Service ................... 15

Technical Service ................... 15

ENGLISH 100220

INTRODUCTION

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion Power Equipment product. Champion Power Equipment and Champion Engine Technology designs, builds, and supports 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, and we reserve the right to change, alter and/or improve the product and this document at any time without prior notice.

Since CPE/CET highly value how our products are designed, manufactured, operated and are serviced, and also highly value your safety and the safety of others, we would like you to take the time 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 operation procedures before each use. Please always exercise common sense and always error on the side of caution when operating the product to ensure no accidents, property damage, or injury occurs. We want you to continue to use and be satisﬁed with your CPE/CET product for years to come.

Record the model and serial numbers as well as date and place of purchase for future reference. Have this information available when ordering parts and when making technical or warranty inquiries.

Champion Power Equipment Support

1-877-338-0999

Model Number

100220

Serial Number

Date of Purchase

Purchase Location

For O il Typ e see ‘Add Engine Oil‘ section. For Fuel Typ e see ‘Add Fuel‘ section.

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MANUAL CONVENTIONS

This manual uses the following symbols to help differentiate between different kinds of information. The safety symbol is used with a key word to alert you to potential hazards in operating and owning power equipment. Follow all safety messages to avoid or reduce the risk of serious injury or death.

DANGER

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

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

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

NOTE

If you have questions regarding your engine, we can help. Please call our help line at 1-877-338-0999

SAFETY RULES

ENGLISH 100220

WARNING

Read this manual thoroughly before operating your engine. Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or death.

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

DANGER

Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide will cause nausea, dizziness, fainting or death. If you start to feel dizzy or weak, get to fresh air immediately.

Operate engine outdoors only in a well ventilated area DO NOT operate the engine inside any building, including garages, basements, crawlspaces and sheds, enclosure or compartment, including the engine compartment of a recreational vehicle. DO NOT allow exhaust fumes to enter a conﬁned area through windows, doors, vents or other openings. DANGER CARBON MONOXIDE, using an engine indoors CAN KILL YOU IN

MINUTES.

DANGER

Rotating parts can entangle hands, feet, hair, clothing and/or accessories. Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can result.

Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts. Tie up long hair and remove jewelry. Operate equipment with guards in place. DO NOT wear loose-ﬁtting clothing, dangling drawstrings or items that could become caught.

DANGER

Sparks can result in ﬁre or electrical shock.

When servicing the engine:

Disconnect the spark plug wire and place it where it cannot contact the plug. DO NOT check for spark with the plug removed. Use only approved spark plug testers.

WARNING

Running engines produce heat. Severe burns can occur on contact. Combustible material can catch ﬁre on contact.

DO NOT touch hot surfaces. Avoid contact with hot exhaust gases. Allow equipment to cool before touching. Maintain at least three feet of clearance on all sides to ensure adequate cooling. Maintain at least ﬁve feet of clearance from combustible materials.

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SAFETY RULES

WARNING

Rapid retraction of the starter cord will pull hand and arm towards the engine faster than you can let go. Unintentional startup can result in entanglement, traumatic amputation or laceration. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could result.

When starting engine, pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.

CAUTION

Improper treatment or use of the engine can damage it, shorten its life and void your warranty.

Use the engine only for intended uses. Operate only on level surfaces. DO NOT expose engine to excessive moisture, dust, or dirt. DO NOT allow any material to block the cooling slots. DO NOT use the engine if:

– Equipment sparks, smokes or emits ﬂames – Equipment vibrates excessively

DANGER

Fuel and fuel vapors are highly ﬂammable and extremely explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. Unintentional startup can result in entanglement, traumatic amputation or laceration.

When adding or removing fuel:

Turn the engine off and let it cool for at least two minutes before removing the fuel cap. Loosen the cap slowly to relieve pressure in the tank. Only ﬁll or drain fuel outdoors in a well-ventilated area. DO NOT overﬁll the fuel tank. Always keep fuel away from sparks, open ﬂames, pilot lights, heat and other sources of ignition. DO NOT light or smoke cigarettes.

When starting the engine:

DO NOT attempt to start a damaged engine. Make certain that the gas cap, air ﬁlter, spark plug, fuel lines and exhaust system are properly in place. Allow spilled fuel to evaporate fully before attempting to start the engine. Make certain that the engine is resting ﬁrmly on level ground.

When transporting or servicing the engine:

Make certain that the fuel valve is in the off position and the fuel tank is empty. Disconnect the spark plug wire.

When storing the engine:

Store away from sparks, open ﬂames, pilot lights, heat and other sources of ignition.

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