Adjusting The Governor; Maintenance Schedule; Storage; Short Term Storage (Up To 1 Year) - Champion 100414 Operator's Manual

100414 - 2000W PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR
5. Insert the small spring back into the pocket of the upper
cover and press the upper cover into place to complete the
installation.

Adjusting the Governor

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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.

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 DAILY
— Check oil level
— Clean around air intake and muffler
FIRST 5 HOURS
— Change oil
EVERY 50 HOURS OR EVERY SEASON
— Clean air filter
— Change oil if operating under heavy load or in hot
environments
WARNING
EVERY 100 HOURS OR EVERY SEASON
— Change oil
— Clean/adjust spark plug
— Check/adjust valve clearance*
— Clean spark arrestor
— Clean fuel tank and filter*
EVERY 250 HOURS
— Clean combustion chamber*
EVERY 3 YEARS
— Replace fuel line*
* 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 EZ Start dial is
set to the "OFF" position.

Short Term Storage (up to 1 year)

Gasoline in the gasoline tank has a maximum shelf life of up to 1
year with the addition of properly formulated fuel stabilizers and
if stored in a cool, dry place. Gasoline in the carburetor, however,
may gum up and clog the carburetor if it isn't used or drained
within 2-4 weeks.
1. Be sure all appliances are disconnected from the generator.
2. Add a properly formulated fuel stabilizer to the gasoline tank.
3. Start engine by following directions in the "Starting the
Engine" section.
4. Run the generator for 10 minutes so the treated gasoline
cycles through the fuel system and carburetor.
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STORAGE