Champion Power Equipment 75531i - Manual (Page 16)

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REV 75531i-20130220
ENGLISH 75531i
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
specification 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.
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 firmly 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.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Once oil has been added, a visual check should show
oil about 1-2 threads from running out of the fill hole.
If using the dipstick to check oil level, DO NOT screw
in the dipstick while checking.
NOTE
6. Add 0.6 L (0.63 qt.) of oil and replace oil fill cap/
dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL.
7. Reinstall the maintenance cover and tighten the
cover screws.
8. Dispose of used oil at an approved waste
management facility.