Champion Power Equipment 75537i - Manual (Page 20)

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REV 75537i-20140703
ENGLISH 75537i
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
The owner/operator is responsible for all periodic
maintenance.
Complete all scheduled maintenance in a timely manner.
Correct any issue before operating the generator.
Tampering with the factory set governor will void
your warranty.
Engine Maintenance
To prevent accidental starting, remove and ground spark
plug wire before performing any service.
Oil
Change oil when the engine is warm. Refer to the oil
specifi cation to select the proper grade of oil for your
operating environment.
1. Set the generator on top of a work bench or table.
2. Loosen the cover screws and remove the
maintenance cover.
3. Pop up the rubber maintenance plug, from below
the drain bolt.
4. Remove the 12 mm drain bolt.
5. Tilt the generator on its side and allow the oil to
drain completely.
6. Replace the 12 mm drain bolt.
7. Add up to 0.6 qt. (0.6 L) of standard engine oil and
replace oil fi ll cap/dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL.
Spark Plugs
1. Remove the maintenance cover.
2. Remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug.
3. Use the spark plug tool that shipped with your
generator to remove the plug.
4. Remove the spark plug.
5. Inspect the electrode on the plug. It must be clean
and not worn to produce the spark required for
ignition.
6. Make certain the spark plug gap is 0.7 - 0.8 mm
(0.028 - 0.031 in.).
7. Carefully thread the plug into the engine.
8. Use the spark plug tool to fi rmly install the plug.
9. Attach the spark plug cap to the plug.
10. Reinstall the spark plug access cap, and
maintenance cover.
For service or parts assistance, contact our help
line at
1-877-338-0999
NOTE
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emission
control devices and systems may be performed
by any non-road engine repair establishment or
individual.
NOTE
Never operate a damaged or defective generator.
WARNING
WARNING
Improper maintenance will void your warranty.
WARNING
Oil Cont’d.
0.7-0.8 mm
0.028-0.031 in.
Once oil has been added, a visual check should show
oil about 1-2 threads from running out of the fi ll hole.
If using the dipstick to check oil level, DO NOT screw
in the dipstick while checking.
NOTE
8. Reinstall the maintenance cover and tighten the
cover screws.
9. Dispose of used oil at an approved waste
management facility.