Maintenance and storage, Warning, Engine maintenance – Champion Power Equipment 46578 User Manual

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REV 46578-20140521

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46578

ENGLISH

The owner/operator is responsible for all periodic
maintenance.

Complete all scheduled maintenance in a timely manner.
Correct any issue before operating the generator.

Never operate a damaged or defective 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. Remove oil fi ll cap/dipstick.
2. Use pliers to slide the spring clamp down the oil

drain hose and pull the hose off the plug bracket.

3. Point the hose into a drain pan and allow the oil to

drain completely.

Note: The hose end must be lower

than the engine base to allow the oil to drain.

4. Replace oil drain hose onto plug bracket and slide

spring clamp back into position.

5. Add up to 0.6 qt. (0.6 L) of oil and replace oil fi ll

cap/dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL.

6. Dispose of used oil at an approved waste

management facility.

Air filter

1. Remove the snap-on cover holding the air fi lter to

the assembly.

2. Remove the foam element.
3. Wash in liquid detergent and water. Squeeze

thoroughly dry in a clean cloth.

4. Saturate in clean engine oil.
5. Squeeze in a clean, absorbent cloth to remove all

excess oil.

6. Place the fi lter in the assembly.
7. Reattach the air fi lter cover and snap in place.

Spark Plugs

1. Remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug.
2. Use the spark plug tool that shipped with your

generator to remove the plug.

3. Inspect the electrode on the plug. It must be clean and

not worn to produce the spark required for ignition.

4. Make certain the spark plug gap is 0.7 - 0.8 mm or

(0.028 - 0.031 in.).

5. Refer to the spark plug recommendation chart when

replacing the plug.

6. Carefully thread the plug into the engine.
7. Use the spark plug tool to fi rmly install the plug.
8. Attach the spark plug wire to the plug.

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

WARNING

WARNING

Improper maintenance will void your warranty.

WARNING

Oil Cont’d.

0.7 - 0.8 mm

0.028 - 0.031 in.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

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

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