Maintenance Schedule; Storage; Short Term Storage (Up To 30 Days); Mid Term Storage (30 Days - 1 Year) - Champion 100165 Operator's Manual

100165 - 7500W DUAL FUEL ELECTRIC START GENERATOR
Disconnect the Battery
1. Remove the protective cover from the black/negative battery
lead.
2. Disconnect the black/negative lead from the black/negative
terminal on the battery and store the cap screw (M5x10) and
nut (M5).
3. Repeat steps 1-2 for the red/positive battery lead.
4. Store the battery in a cool, dry place.
Charge the Battery
For a generator equipped with batteries for electric starting,
proper battery maintenance and storage should be followed.
A trickle charger or battery maintainer should be used to charge
the battery while the generator is in storage. Maximum charging
rate should not exceed 1.5 amps. Follow the instructions included
with the trickle charger or battery maintainer. The battery should
be fully charged at least once per month.

Maintenance Schedule

Follow the service intervals indicated in the following maintenance
schedule.
Service your generator more frequently when operating in adverse
conditions.
Contact our Technical Support Team at 1-877-338-0999 to locate
the nearest CPE certified service dealer for your generator or
engine maintenance needs.
EVERY 8 HOURS OR PRIOR TO EACH USE
— Check oil level
— Clean around air intake and muffler
— Check propane (LPG) hose for leaks
FIRST 5 HOURS (BREAK IN)
— Change oil
EVERY 50 HOURS OR ANNUALLY
— Clean air filter
— Change oil if operating under heavy load or in hot
environments
EVERY 100 HOURS OR ANNUALLY
— Change oil
— Clean/adjust spark plug
— Clean spark arrestor
— Clean fuel valve filter*
EVERY 250 HOURS
— Clean combustion chamber*
— Check/adjust valve clearance*
EVERY 3 YEARS
— Replace fuel line*
— Replace LPG hose
* To be performed by knowledgeable, experienced owners or CPE certified service
centers.

STORAGE

To avoid accidental or unintended ignition of your generator
during periods of storage, the following precautions should be
followed:
– When storing the generator make sure the ignition switch
and fuel valve are set to the "OFF" position.

Short Term Storage (up to 30 days)

Ethanol blended gasoline may gum up and clog the carburetor if
the generator is not run or carburetor drained within 4 weeks.
1. Be sure all appliances are disconnected from the generator.
2. Start the generator as instructed in Starting the Engine
section.
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. Move the ignition switch to the "OFF" position.
Mid Term Storage (30 days – 1 year)
Ethanol blended gasoline in the tank has a maximum shelf life
of up to 1 year with the addition of a properly formulated fuel
stabilizer and stored in a cool, dry place.
1. Be sure all appliances are disconnected from the generator.
2. Add a properly formulated fuel stabilizer to the gasoline tank.
3. Turn the fuel valve to the "ON" position.
4. Start and run the generator for 10 minutes so the treated
gasoline cycles through the fuel system.
5. Option 1: Drain Gasoline from Carburetor
5a. Turn ignition switch to the "OFF" position and allow
generator to cool completely before continuing.
5b. Turn the fuel valve to the "OFF".
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