Cleaning And Adjusting The Spark Plug; Cleaning The Air Filter; Cleaning The Spark Arrestor; Adjusting The Governor - Champion 100165 Operator's Manual

100165 - 7500W DUAL FUEL ELECTRIC START GENERATOR

Cleaning and Adjusting the Spark Plug

1. Remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug.
2. Use a spark plug socket tool (not included), or a
13/16 in. (21 mm) socket (not included) 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
0.028-0.031 in. (0.7-0.8 mm).
5. Refer to the spark plug types in Specifications when replacing
the plug.
6. Firmly re-install the plug.
7. Attach the spark plug cable to the spark plug.

Cleaning the Air Filter

1. Remove the snap-on cover holding the air filter to the
assembly.
2. Remove the foam element.
3. Wash in liquid detergent and water. Squeeze thoroughly dry in
a clean cloth.
4. Saturate in clean engine oil.
5. Squeeze in a clean, absorbent cloth to remove all excess oil.
6. Place the filter in the assembly.
7. Reattach the air filter cover and snap in place.

Cleaning the Spark Arrestor

1. Allow the engine to cool completely before servicing the spark
arrestor.
2. Remove the three screws holding the cover plate which
retains the spark arrestor to the muffler.
3. Remove the spark arrestor screen.
4. Carefully remove the carbon deposits from the spark arrestor
screen with a wire brush.
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5. Replace the spark arrestor if it is damaged.
6. Position the spark arrestor on the muffler and attach with the
screws removed in step 2.
Failure to clean the spark arrestor will result in poor engine
performance.
Federal and local laws and administrative requirements
indicate when and where spark arrestors are required. When
ordered, spark arrestors are required for operation of this
generator in National Forest lands. In California, this generator
must not be used on any forest-covered land, brush-covered
land, or grass-covered land unless the engine is equipped with
a spark arrestor.

Adjusting the Governor

Tampering with the factory set governor will void your
warranty.
The air-fuel mixture is not adjustable. Tampering with the governor
can damage your generator and your electrical devices and
will void your warranty. Contact our Technical Support Team at
1-877-338-0999 for all other service and/or adjustment needs.

Generator battery

Your generator is equipped with an automatic battery charging
circuit that charges the battery while the engine is running.
The battery will maintain a proper charge if the unit is used on
a regular basis (about once every two weeks). If it is used less
frequently, the battery should be connected to a trickle charger
or battery maintainer (not included) to keep the battery properly
charged.
Maximum charging rate should not exceed 1.5 amps. Follow
the instructions included with the battery charger. The battery
should be fully charged at least once per month. If the battery is
not able to start the engine, it can be started by manually pulling
the engine recoil cord. If the battery voltage is extremely low, the
charging circuit may not be able to re-charge the battery. In this
case, the battery must be connected to a standard automotive
style battery charger for re-charging before it can be used.
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