Champion Power Equipment 66504 - Manual (Page 13)

Maintenance
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Maintenance
The owner/operator is responsible for all
periodic maintenance.
WARNING
Never operate a damaged or defective engine.
WARNING
Improper maintenance will void your warranty.
Complete all scheduled maintenance in a
timely manner. Correct any issue before
operating the engine.
NOTE
For service or parts assistance, contact our help
line at 1-877-338-0999.
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.
CAUTION
The engine ships from the factory without oil.
Before pulling the recoil start or starting the
engine, fill with oil. Do not overfill.
1. Remove the oil drain plug with a 12 mm
socket and extension.
2. Allow the oil to drain completely.
3. Replace the drain plug.
4. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick to add oil.
5. Add 0.63 qt (0.6 L) of oil and replace oil
fill cap/dipstick.
6. Dispose of used oil at an approved waste
management facility.
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 -
0.8mm (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 firmly install
the plug.
8. Attach the spark plug wire to the plug.
Air Filter
1. Unscrew wing nut to remove the air
filter cover.
2. Unscrew wing nut to remove the air
filter.
3. Separate the foam element and the
paper element.
4. Tap the paper filter 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 filter cover and snap in
place.