Changing The Engine Oil; Cleaning And Adjusting The Spark Plug(S); Cleaning The Air Filter; Cleaning The Spark Arrestor - Champion 100414 Operator's Manual

100414 - 2000W PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR

Changing the Engine Oil

Change oil when the engine is warm. Refer to the oil specification
to select the proper grade for your operating environment.
1. Set the generator on top of a work bench or table.
2. Remove the maintenance cover.
3. Remove the oil filler cap.
4. Tilt the generator on its side and allow the oil to drain
completely.
5. Add oil according to "Add Engine Oil" on Assembly section.
DO NOT OVERFILL. Oil not included for routine maintenance.
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6. Reinstall the maintenance cover.
7. Dispose of used oil at an approved waste management
facility.
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Once oil has been added, a visual check should show oil
about 1-2 threads from running out of the fill hole. If using the
dipstick to check oil level, DO NOT screw in the dipstick while
checking.

Cleaning and Adjusting the Spark Plug(s)

1. Remove the maintenance cover.
2. Remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
3. Use a spark plug socket tool (not included), or a
13/16 in. (21 mm) socket (not included) to remove the plug.
4. Inspect the electrode on the plug. It must be clean and not
worn to produce the spark required for ignition.
OIL DIP STICK
NOTICE
5. Make certain the spark plug gap is
0.024-0.028 in. (0.6-0.7 mm).
6. Refer to the spark plug types in Specifications when replacing
the plug.
7. Firmly re-install the plug.
8. Attach the spark plug wire to the spark plug.
9. Reinstall the maintenance cover.

Cleaning the Air filter

1. Remove the maintenance cover.
2. Locate the air filter plastic cover. Remove the screw using a
Phillips head screwdriver.
3. Remove the foam element.
4. Wash in liquid detergent and water. Squeeze thoroughly dry in
a clean cloth.
5. Saturate in clean engine oil.
6. Squeeze in a clean, absorbent cloth to remove all excess oil.
7. Place the filter in the assembly.
8. Reattach the air filter cover.
9. Reinstall the maintenance cover and tighten the cover screw
securely.

Cleaning the Spark Arrestor

1. Allow the engine to cool completely before servicing the spark
arrestor.
2. Remove the 4 screws holding the cover plate on the muffler
side of the generator.
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MAINTENANCE
SPARK PLUG GAP