Champion Power Equipment 46595 - Manual (Page 18)

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ENGLISH 46595
Adjustments
The air-fuel mixture is not adjustable. Tampering with
the governor can damage your generator and your
electrical devices and will void your warranty. CPE
recommends that you contact our service line at
1-877-338-0999 for all other service and/or adjustment
needs.
Use a damp cloth to clean exterior surfaces of the engine.
Use a soft bristle brush to remove dirt and oil.
Use an air compressor (25 PSI) to clear dirt and debris
from the engine.
Cleaning
DO NOT spray engine with water.
CAUTION
Water can contaminate the fuel system.
MAINTENANCE ANd STORAGE
Spark Arrester
1. Allow the engine to cool completely before servicing
the spark arrester.
2. Remove the two screws holding the cover plate which
retains the end of the spark arrester to the muffler.
3. Remove the spark arrester screen.
4. Carefully remove the carbon deposits from the spark
arrester screen with a wire brush.
5. Replace the spark arrester if it is damaged.
6. Position the spark arrester in the muffler and attach
the cover plate with the two screws.
In-line fuel filter
1. Shut the fuel valve off.
2. Using needle nose pliers loosen the hose clamps on
each side of the filter.
3. Remove old filter from fuel hoses.
4. Connect the new filter to the fuel hose and clamp on
each side, making sure the flow arrow on the filter is
pointing towards the carburator.
5. Using needle nose pliers work the hose clamps to a
snug fit on each side of the fuel filter.
Failure to clean the spark arrester will result in
degraded engine performance.
CAUTION
Federal and local laws and administrative
requirements indicate when and where spark
arresters are required. When ordered, spark
arresters are required for operation of this generator
in National Forest lands. In California, this
generator must not be used on any forest-covered
land, brush-covered land, or grass-covered land
unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester.
NOTE