Champion Power Equipment 41030 - Manual (Page 12)

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REV 41030-20130517
ENGLISH 41030
1. Place the generator on a flat, level surface.
2. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick to add oil.
3. Add 1.16 qt. (1.1 L) of oil (included) and replace oil
fill cap/dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL.
4. Check engine oil level daily and add as needed.
The recommended oil type is 10W-30 automotive oil.
NOTE
The engine is equipped with a low oil shut-off and
will stop when the oil level in the crankcase falls
below the threshold level.
CAUTION
Add Engine Oil
DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before
it has been properly filled with the recommended
type and amount of oil. Damage to the generator as
a result of failure to follow these instructions will
void your warranty.
CAUTION
ASSEMBly
Check oil often during the break-in period. Refer to the
Maintenance section for recommended service intervals.
NOTE
The generator rotor has a sealed, pre-lubricated ball
bearing that requires no additional lubrication for
the life of the bearing.
NOTE
Add Engine Oil Cont’d.
Add fuel
1. Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded fuel with a
minimum octane rating of 85 and an ethanol content
of less than 10% by volume.
2. DO NOT mix oil with fuel.
3. Clean the area around the fuel cap.
4. Remove the fuel cap.
5. Slowly add fuel to the tank. DO NOT OVERFILL.
Fuel can expand after filling. A minimum of ¼ in.
(0.64 cm) of space left in the tank is required
for fuel expansion, more than ¼ in. (0.64 cm) is
recommended. Fuel can be forced out of the tank as
a result of expansion if it is overfilled, and can affect
the stable running condition of the product. When
filling the tank, it is recommended to leave enough
space for the fuel to expand.
6. Screw on the fuel cap and wipe away any spilled fuel.
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