CHAMPION 61151 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

338cc

REPLACEMENT ENGINE

MODEL NUMBER

YEAR

LIMITED WARRANTY

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Important Safety Instructions are included in this manual.

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61151

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

61151

338cc

REPLACEMENT ENGINE

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

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

Replacement Engine .................... 1

Accessories .......................... 1

This Booklet .......................... 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 ....................... 6

Connect Battery (not included) ............. 6

Operation .............................. 7

Engine Location ....................... 7

Starting the Engine ..................... 7

Stopping the Engine .................... 7

Maintenance and Storage ................... 8

Engine Maintenance .................... 8

Oil .............................. 8

Spark Plugs ........................ 8

Air Filter .......................... 8

Cleaning .......................... 8

Adjustments ........................ 9

Maintenance Schedule ................. 9

Storage ............................. 9

Engine Storage ...................... 9

Speciﬁcations .......................... 10

Engine Speciﬁcations .................. 10

Fuel .............................. 10

Oil ............................... 10

Spark Plugs ......................... 10

Valve Clearance ....................... 10

Keyway Shaft ........................ 10

Parts Diagram ........................ 11

Parts List ........................... 12

Troubleshooting ......................... 13

Warranty ............................. 14

Warranty Qualiﬁcations ................. 14

Repair/Replacement Warranty ............. 14

Do Not Return The Unit To The Place Of Purchase 14

Warranty Exclusions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Normal Wear ...................... 14

Installation, Use and Maintenance ........ 14

Other Exclusions .................... 14

Limits of Implied Warranty and Consequential

Damage .......................... 14

Contact Information .................... 14

Address .......................... 14

Customer Service ................... 14

Technical Service ................... 14

Emission Control System Warranty .......... 15

INTRODUCTION

ENGLISH 61151

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion Power

Equipment engine. CPE designs and builds engines to

strict speciﬁcations. With proper use and maintenance,

this engine will bring years of satisfying service.

Replacement Engine

This unit is a gasoline driven, key-way shaft

replacement engine. It is designed to supply power for

air compressors, pumps, pressure washers, reel-type

lawn mowers, go-carts, agricultural and construction

equipment and other pulley-style applications.

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.

Accessories

Champion Power Equipment manufactures and sells

accessories designed to help you get the most from your

purchase. To ﬁnd out more, please visit our web site at:

www.championpowerequipment.com

This Booklet

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and

completeness of the information in this manual. We reserve

the right to change, alter and/or improve the product and

this document at any time without prior notice.

Champion Power Equipment Support

1-877-338-0999

Model Number

61151

Serial Number

Date of Purchase

Purchase Location

For Oil Type see “Add Engine Oil” section. For Fuel Type 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

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SAFETY RULES

ENGLISH 61151

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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