Add Engine Oil - Champion 100111 Owner's Manual

100111
ENGLISH

Add Engine Oil

CAUTION
DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before
it has been properly filled with the recommended
type and amount of oil. Damage to the generator as
a result of failure to follow these instructions will
void your warranty.
NOTE
The recommended oil type is 10W-30 automotive oil.
1. Place generator on a flat, level surface.
2. Open the engine access cover (A).
C
B
3. Remove oil fill cap by rotating ¼ turn
counterclockwise (B).
4. Using funnel fill to full mark on dipstick. DO NOT
OVERFILL.
Volume for first use or oil change without oil filter
change: 1.1 qt.(1 L).
Volume after oil and oil filter change: 1.4 qt.(1.3 L).
5. Check engine oil level on dipstick (D). Add as
needed. DO NOT OVERFILL.
6. Replace oil fill cap by rotating ¼ turn clockwise.
7. Close engine access cover.
Add Engine Oil Cont'd.
CAUTION
A
D
D
The engine is equipped with a low oil shut-off and
will stop when the oil level in the crankcase falls
below the threshold level.
NOTE
Check oil often during the break-in period. Refer to the
Maintenance section for recommended service intervals.
NOTE
The generator rotor has a sealed, pre-lubricated ball
bearing that requires no additional lubrication for
the life of the bearing.
NOTE
We consider the first 5 hours of run time to be
the break-in period for the unit. During the break
in period stay at or below 50% of the running
watt rating and vary the load occasionally to allow
stator windings to heat and cool. Adjusting the
load will also cause engine speed to vary and help
seat piston rings. After the 5 hour break-in period,
change the oil.
Degrees Celsiusº (Outside)
Full Synthetic 5W-30
Degrees Fahrenheitº
NOTE
Using synthetic oil does not increase the
recommended oil change interval. Full synthetic
5W-30 oil will aid in starting in cold ambient
<5ºC (41ºF) temperatures.
ASSEMBLy
(Outside)
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