Champion Power Equipment 61301 - Manual (Page 11)

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61301 ENGLISH
The owner/operator is responsible for all periodic
maintenance .
Complete all scheduled maintenance in a timely manner .
Correct any issue before operating the engine .
Improper maintenance will void your warranty .
For service or parts assistance, contact our help line
at
1-877-338-0999 .
NOTE
Never operate a damaged or defective engine .
WARNING
WARNING
MAINTENANCE ANd STORAGE
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 the oil drain plug with a 15 mm socket and
extension .
2 . Allow the oil to drain completely .
3 . Replace the drain plug .
4 . Remove oil fi ll cap/dipstick to add oil .
5 . Add 1 .16 qt (1 .1 L) of oil and replace oil fi ll cap/
dipstick .
6 . Dispose of used oil at an approved waste
management facility .
DO NOT spray engine with water .
CAUTION
Water can contaminate the fuel system .
Cleaning
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 .
Spark Plugs
1 . Remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug .
2 . Use the spark plug tool that shipped with your engine
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
(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 .
Air Filter
1 . Unscrew wing nut to remove the air fi lter cover .
2 . Unscrew wing nut to remove the air fi lter .
3 . Separate the foam element and the paper element .
4 . Tap the paper fi lter element to remove dirt and
debris . Use compressed air (25 PSI) to clear debris .
5 . For the foam element: Wash in liquid detergent and
water . Squeeze thoroughly dry in a clean cloth .
6 . Saturate in clean engine oil .
7 . Squeeze in a clean, absorbent cloth to remove all
excess oil .
8 . Reassemble the two elements and reattach . Tighten
wing nut .
9 . Reattach the air fi lter cover and snap in place .
The engine ships from the factory without oil .
Before pulling the recoil start or starting the engine,
fi ll with oil . Do not overfi ll .
CAUTION