Champion 8500-Watt Electric Start Dual Fuel (201507)

Generator. Specs from the manufacturer page (checked 2026-10-31).

The Champion 8500-Watt Electric Start Dual Fuel (201507) is a portable generator that runs on gasoline or propane. It is rated 8500 running watts and 10625 starting watts on gasoline, and 7650 running watts and 9565 starting watts on propane. It has 120V and 120/240V outlets and a CO Shield carbon monoxide auto shutoff.

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Key features

• Dual fuel: runs on gasoline or propane (LPG), with a patent pending fuel select dial
• Gasoline: 10 hours at 50% load from a 7.7-gallon tank; propane: 5 hours at 50% load from a 20-pound tank
• Electric start with rocker switch and included battery; Cold Start Technology for cold weather starts
• Outlets: 120V 30A locking (L5-30R), 120/240V 30A locking (L14-30R), and two 120V 20A GFCI duplex (5-20R), all with covers
• Intelligauge monitors voltage, frequency and run-time hours to track maintenance intervals
• CO Shield automatically shuts off the engine when unsafe carbon monoxide levels are detected
• Low oil shut-off switch; 1.2 quarts of 10W-30 oil included
• Volt Guard protects appliances from electrical voltage spikes; 74 dB(A) noise level from 23 feet

What it is for

• home backup

Specifications

From the Champion page. Values the manufacturer does not publish are left out.

What is in the box

• Engine Oil
• Oil Funnel
• Propane (LPG) Hose
• Propane
• Wheel Kit

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Connection and wiring

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Error codes and troubleshooting

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