The 3500-Watt Dual Fuel Wireless Start puts out 3,500 W continuously and up to 4,375 W for a few seconds when a motor starts. On propane it's rated at 3,150 W running and 3,951 W starting. It runs up to 14 h on gasoline at 50% load on a full 4.7 gal17.8 L tank. It weighs 126 lb57.2 kg. Noise is rated at 68 dBA at 23 ft. It takes 0.6 qt0.57 L of engine oil, and the source recommends 10W-30 (included).
Specifications
Units: /| Power | |
|---|---|
| Running output | 3,500 W 1 |
| Starting output | 4,375 W 1 |
| Running output on propane | 3,150 W 1 |
| Starting output on propane | 3,951 W 1 |
| Voltage | 120 V 1 |
| Inverter (clean power for electronics) | No 1 |
| Engine | |
| Engine | Champion 4-stroke 1 |
| Displacement | 224 cc 1 |
| Fuel | Gasoline or propane 1 |
| Starting | Recoil, electric and wireless remote 1 |
| Fuel and run time | |
| Tank | 4.7 gal17.8 L 1 |
| Run time | 14 h 1on gasoline at 50% loadOn propane: 10.5 hours at 50% load from a 20 lb tank. |
| Size and noise | |
| Weight | 126 lb57.2 kg 1 |
| Length × width × height | 24.7 × 25 × 22.2 in627 × 635 × 564 mm 1 |
| Noise | 68 dBA 1at 23 ft |
| Outlets | |
| Outlets | 1 × 120 V 30 A twist-lock (L5-30R) 1 × 120 V 30 A RV (TT-30R) 1 × 120 V 20 A duplex (5-20R) |
| Other | |
| CO shutdown | CO Shield 1 |
| Emissions certification | EPA certified 1 |
| Warranty | 3-year limited, plus free lifetime technical support 1 |
Oil, spark plug and service
What to have on the bench before an oil change or tune-up.
| Oil capacity | 0.6 qt0.57 L 1 |
| Oil type | 10W-30 (included) 1 |
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Parts
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| Spark plug | Amazon · eBay |
| Battery | Amazon · eBay |
| Generator cover | Amazon · eBay |
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Model numbers
This page covers model number 201297. Brands often sell the same name under several numbers with small differences, so check the label on the frame.
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Questions people ask
How much oil does the Champion 201297 3500-Watt Dual Fuel Wireless Start take?
0.6 qt0.57 L. Oil type: 10W-30 (included).
How long does the Champion 201297 3500-Watt Dual Fuel Wireless Start run on a tank?
14 h. That's on gasoline at 50% load, according to the source. More load means less time.
How much does the Champion 201297 3500-Watt Dual Fuel Wireless Start weigh?
126 lb57.2 kg.
How loud is the Champion 201297 3500-Watt Dual Fuel Wireless Start?
68 dBA. Measured at 23 ft.
What's the difference between 3,500 W and 4,375 W?
3,500 W is what it can supply continuously. 4,375 W is a short burst for the moment a motor (a fridge, a pump, an AC unit) starts up.
Sources
- Champion 201297 product page. Manufacturer, accessed November 11, 2026.
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