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Champion Power Equipment 46515 4,000 Watt 196cc 4-Stroke Gas Powered Portable Generator

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Brand Champion
Wattage 3500 watts
Fuel Type Gasoline
Power Source gasoline-powered
Item Weight 101 Pounds
Voltage 120 Volts
Output Wattage 4000 Watts
Product Dimensions 24.2"L x 18.3"W x 18.3"H
Engine Type 4 Stroke
Engine Displacement 196 Cubic Centimeters

About this item

  • 3500 watts Rated, 4000 watts Maximum Output. Outlets: 1- 120V Outlet (5-20R), 1 - 120V Twistlock (L5-30R), 1 - RV Receptacle (TT-30R)
  • Powered by Champion 196cc OHV Engine with Cast Iron Sleeve.
  • Runs for 12 hours on full tank of gas at 50% load.
  • Weighs 106-pounds Dimension: 24.2-inch (L) x 18.3-inch (W) x 18.3-inch (H)
  • Non-CARB Compliant/Not For Sale In California
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The Champion 4000 watt Portable Generator provides dependable, portable power for your home, campsite or jobsite. 3500 watts Rated, 4000 watts Maximum output. Champion generator can run lights, TV, refrigerator and sump pump all at the same time. Great for running 2-3 power tools. Powered by Champion 196cc OHV engine with cast iron sleeve will run 12 hours on a full tank of gas at 50% load. EPA approved (cannot be sold in California). Features full durable frame, 1 - 120V outlet (5-20R), 1 -120V Twistlock Receptacle (L5-30R), 1 - RV Receptacle (TT-30R), Overload Protection, Low Oil Sensor and Voltmeter. Dimensions: 24.2-inch (L) x 18.3-inch (W) x 18.3-inch (H). Weighs 106-pounds 2 Year Limited Warranty. Champion has the best Product Quality and Customer Service in the business. All Champion products are cover by our Lifetime Free Technical Support and 2 Year Limited Warranty.

From the Manufacturer

Run time of 12 hours at 50% load, quiet noise level of 68dB, only 8dB above normal conversation. Receptacles include 30 amp 120 volt AC twist-lock, one 30-amp 120-volt RV receptacle, a 20-amp 120-volt duplex. Push-to-reset circuit breakers. Single-cylinder, four-stroke, air-cooled engine with recoil start and low-oil shut-off.

Customer reviews

3.3 out of 5 stars
3.3 out of 5
86 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, ease of starting, and warmth of the generator. For example, they mention it's a great little generator, runs like a charm, and is simple to hook up. That said, opinions are mixed on noise.

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29 customers mention27 positive2 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the generator. They mention that it's a great little generator, runs like a charm, and has flawless operation. Some say that the noise level is not bad for a gas powered generator. Overall, most are happy with the product's quality and functionality.

"...The generator didn't burp at all. It worked great.One thing to note was my wife and sons reaction to the noise...." Read more

"...Having said that the actual unit is nice and compact, worked straight away and was, indeed, fairly quiet...." Read more

"...It is pretty easy. Overall, this was a great buy, as it kept my house dry, warm, lit, and connected during a 52 hour blackout...." Read more

"...Cons:No mechanical or design flaws. (I guess that would be a pro)If i had to choose anything it would be it's limited watt output...." Read more

7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

Customers find the instructions for starting the generator easy to understand. They also say it starts amazingly easy, with one or two pulls of the cord. Customers also mention that the operator manual is clear and concise.

"...The operators manual was very clear an concise as it took minutes to setup...." Read more

"...Pros:Inexpensive.Free delivery.Good easy to follow instructions...." Read more

"...very simple) Added the spark arrester, put oil and fuel in it and tried to fire it up. Worked on first pull...." Read more

"...Got the hour meter here @ Amazon. Super simple to hook up. As far as I am concerned money well spent." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the warmth of the generator. They mention that it kept their house dry, warm, and lit during a very cold 4 day power outage.

"...Overall, this was a great buy, as it kept my house dry, warm, lit, and connected during a 52 hour blackout...." Read more

"...But this generator just kept me and my family warm and cozy during a very cold 4 day power outage...." Read more

"...light up our house, powered the refrigerator and gave us heat all through the night...." Read more

"...loud, but in a white out situation in the mountains, heat was very important." Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the shape of the electricity generator. They mention that it looks great and is compact.

"...This product came new in the box and looked great. The operators manual was very clear an concise as it took minutes to setup...." Read more

"...Having said that the actual unit is nice and compact, worked straight away and was, indeed, fairly quiet...." Read more

"Received this on time and in great shape. Quick set up, and started on first pull!..." Read more

13 customers mention9 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the noise level of the generator. Some find it very quiet compared to others of similar size and wattage, while others say it's too loud.

"...For it's size, it's really quite quiet. We were all impressed...." Read more

"...unit is nice and compact, worked straight away and was, indeed, fairly quiet...." Read more

"This generator is way too loud to camp or have it run in the yard. The neighbors have complained just from us testing it out...." Read more

"...I was also pleased with the noise level." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

Rob Gartley
5.0 out of 5 stars Great product with a great price
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2011
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I just received this product after going through a 96+ hour power outage. Too little too late I know but I wanted to be prepared for the next one. This product came new in the box and looked great. The operators manual was very clear an concise as it took minutes to setup.

I guess that I should also note that I did purchase the wheel kit for this generator as well. So... when I say minutes to setup, I do mean minutes. About 15 total with the wheel kit assembly and prepping the generator.

Once I was all set, it fired up on the first pull. The attached volt meter, although analog, was quite accurate when it was reading 120V. It was pushing a steady 120.7V according to my multimeter.

Once I let it run for a few minutes, I figured I'd put some load on it. I have a 30' travel trailer that I was able to use for testing. I killed the main on the trailer, plugged it in the generator, and then turned the main in the trailer back on. Didn't blow a thing. :-) I then proceeded to turn everything on. When I mean everything, I mean EVERYTHING. 13,500BTU AC unit, Fridge, 3 TV's, all the lights, ceiling fans, etc. The generator didn't burp at all. It worked great.

One thing to note was my wife and sons reaction to the noise. It was all "it's-really-not-that-bad" comments. We we're able to have a normal conversation while standing over the generator itself. For it's size, it's really quite quiet. We were all impressed.

As the title says, great product for a great price!
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Ileana
1.0 out of 5 stars Too loud for camping
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2011
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This generator is way too loud to camp or have it run in the yard. The neighbors have complained just from us testing it out. I tried to return it but the seller said we can not return because we put gas in it already. How else are we supposed to test it? This is ridiculous and I am now stuck with a generator I will never use. Very dissapointed with this unit as well as with Amazon and seller for saying we can return it but forgot to mention you can not test it or else you can't return it. Do not buy this unit unless you plan on keeping it 200+ feet away from your campsite. We tried 100 feet away and it was still way too loud.
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Richie
2.0 out of 5 stars GOOD UNIT BUT BE AWARE!
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2010
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Bought this generator from Amazon along with a home transfer switch for running critical appliances in my home when theres a power outage. Only problem is that the transfer switch and connecting cable (this is the same for all similar home devices) has 4 prongs and the generator only has outlets with 3 prongs and 120v! If you look at just about every generator out there you will see that they have 4 240v prong outlets. The Champion generator range seems to be designed for RVs only - this should be pointed out more clearly (although in hindsight, and as several people have subsequently commented, it's obvious if you understand this stuff - which I admit I didnt at the time - so these comments maybe just for first time bozo's like me). Having said that the actual unit is nice and compact, worked straight away and was, indeed, fairly quiet. I just cant work out how to get it to power my home appliances when I need it to. So if you need it to power your RV or single 120V appliances then it's a good device if you want to connect it to your home, via a transfer switch, in emergencies it doesnt seem to be an option (unless someone can tell me how to supply power from a 3 prong outlet to a four prong switch) - latest update is: I now find that I can power 3 120v circuits out of the 6 circuit options offered by my home transfer switch - so better than nothing.
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MikeW
3.0 out of 5 stars Since then it has been running just fine. No issues and can't complain though I feel ...
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2015
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This came with the "kill switch" broken. The ground cable that runs to the spark plug was not attached to anything. My dad, being a mechanic was able to quickly fix this up for me, but I was saddened to see there was not QA tests before boxing this thing up, how else did they turn off? Since then it has been running just fine. No issues and can't complain though I feel that lacking that QA the work-ability of this generator is sheer luck on Champion's part.
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Deem
4.0 out of 5 stars Works Great - Could use a few improvements
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2011
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I bought this generator because I have a sump pump in a high water table area with no battery backup. Box is heavy but I was able to lift it and move it from my basement to my detached garage when the power went out. I turned it on its side to fill the oil, filled the tank, opened the fuel line, choked the carb, and it started right up. I waited a minute before opening the choke. I kept the garage door partly open to vent the fumes. The generator is loud (like a lawnmower), but I could barely hear it inside my house. I ran a heavy duty extension cord which ends as 3 outlets into my kitchen and branched that out to 3 regular extension cords for my basement and 2 floors. I have a fridge/freezer, a chest freezer, a sump pump, microwave, toaster, gas dryer, space heater, gas furnace, washing machine, some lights, laptops, and phone charger. In general, I tried to not run too many of the power hungry ones at one shot. For example, I had a space heater, a sump pump, a fridge/freezer, and some lights on at one time and it worked well, but I was afraid to trip a breaker in the generator (in case it would actually break and I would be left with no power) so I was conservative. I only ran the microwave and toaster on their own with nothing else connected. Washing machine worked but drier turned on for a split second but then cut out.

Take note: On many gas furnaces, you can rig up a "suicide cord" to connect the furnace to an extension cord running from the generator, thereby saving precious watts by not having to use space heaters. It is pretty easy. Overall, this was a great buy, as it kept my house dry, warm, lit, and connected during a 52 hour blackout. It took about 4 gallons every 10 hours on the load described above. Here are some suggested improvements:

1) Make the gas gauge more accurate and better marked. It gives you only a rough estimate of where the tank is up to but has no gallon markings and can be off by 20% up or down. It almost looks like it was take off of my 4 year old's fischer price toy.

2) Put the gas tank opening at the corner of the unit (rather than in the center) to make it easier to fill. You need to lean over the generator to fill it, and leaning with a 5 gallon tank hurts my back.

3) When the engine is warm, starting it in choke position doesn't work. I didn't read the manual, but the quick-start guide says to start it in choke. When the engine is warm, you need to start it in half-choke or no choke.

The following three points are an update after prepping the generator for long term storage:

4) It is almost impossible to remove the spark plug. Removing the plug is required maintenance before long term storage, because they ask you to remove the plug in order to pour a little oil into the cylinder. I needed to remove another piece of the generator in order to use the provided spark plug removal tool. Even after removing the plug, it is almost impossible to access the cylinder because it is stuck so deep into the unit. In order to inject oil into the cylinder, you would be best served using a long syringe.

5) In order to drain the oil, you need to prop the generator up high enough in oder to use a funnel, because the oil plug is put in such an awkward position, that if you don't use the funnel, the old oil would drip onto the piece below it instead of
onto the floor.

6) The quick start guide doesn't mention that you need to install the spark arrestor before using the generator. I used the quick start guide to get it up and running and assumed that it would include all essential steps. I only installed the arrestor after running the unit for 50 hours and finally reading the manual.
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