Champion Power Equipment 73536i - Manual (Page 14)

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REV 73536i-20130221
ENGLISH 73536i
OPERATION
Stopping the Engine
1. Turn off and unplug all electrical loads. Never start or
stop the generator with electrical devices plugged in or
turned on.
2. Let the generator run at no-load for several minutes
to stabilize internal temperatures of the engine and
generator.
3. Turn the Fuel Valve to the “OFF” position.
4. Let the engine run until fuel starvation has stopped
the engine. This usually takes a few minutes.
5. Press the engine switch to the “OFF” position.
6. Allow the generator to cool down completely to room
temperature
7. Turn the fuel cap lever vent to the “Off” position after
the generator has cooled down completely.
Important: Always ensure that the Fuel Valve and the
Engine Switch are in the “OFF” position when the engine
is not in use.
12V DC Outlet
1. Before connecting the battery charging cable to a
battery that is installed in a vehicle, disconnect the
vehicle battery ground cable from the negative (–)
battery terminal.
2. Plug the battery charging cable into the DC
receptacle of the generator.
3. Connect the red (+) battery charger lead to the red
(+) battery terminal.
4. Connect the black (–) battery charger lead to the
black (–) battery terminal.
5. Start the generator.
The 12V DC outlet is ONLY to be used with the supplied
12V battery charging cable. The DC output is unregulated
and will damage other 12V DC products. When using the
DC outlet, turn the Economy switch to the “OFF” position.
Be sure all electric devices including the lines
and plug connections are in good condition before
connection to the generator.
NOTE
Do not start the vehicle while the battery charging
cable is connected and the generator is running. It
will not give the battery a boost of power. The vehicle
or the generator may be damaged. Charge only vented
wet lead acid batteries. Other types of batteries may
burst, causing personal injury or damage.
CAUTION
If the engine will not be used for a period of two (2) weeks
or longer, please see the Storage section for proper engine
and fuel storage.
NOTE
While charging a device do no place on the exhaust
side of the generator. Extreme heat caused by
exhaust can damage the device, and cause a
potential fire hazard.
WARNING
Do not operate a device while it is plugged in to the
12V DC outlet.
Prolonged exposure to engine exhaust can cause
serious injury or death.
WARNING