Short Term Storage (Up To 30 Days); Mid Term Storage (30 Days - 1 Year) - Champion 92001I-EU Operator's Manual

92001I - 2500W PORTAbLE INvERTER GENERATOR
EVERY 8 HOURS OR PRIOR TO EACH USE
— Check oil level
— Clean around air intake and muffler
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*
* To be performed by knowledgeable, experienced owners or CPE certified
service centers.
STORAGE
Gasoline and gasoline vapors are highly flammable and
extremely explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. Only
fill or drain fuel outdoors in a well-ventilated area. DO NOT
pump gasoline directly into the generator. Use an approved
container to transfer the fuel to the generator. Never use
a gasoline container, gasoline tank, or any other fuel item
that is damaged or appears damaged. DO NOT overfill the
gasoline tank. Always keep fuel away from sparks, open
flames, pilot lights, heat and other sources of ignition.
DO NOT light or smoke cigarettes.
DANGER

Short Term Storage (up to 30 days)

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.
If using the generator within 2 weeks, follow the steps
according to Stopping the Engine section.
1. If not using the generator for 2-4 weeks, begin by making
sure all appliances are disconnected from the generator.
2. Start the generator as instructed in Starting the Engine
section.
3. Let the engine run until fuel starvation has stopped the
engine.
4. After the engine stops, turn the dial counterclockwise to
the "STOP" position.
Mid Term Storage (30 days – 1 year)
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. 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.
5. Let the engine run until fuel starvation has stopped the
engine.
6. After the engine stops, turn the dial counterclockwise to
the "STOP" position.
7. After fuel has run out and the engine has stopped, allow
the engine to cool.
8. Remove maintenance cover.
9. Remove the spark plug and pour about a tablespoon of oil
into the cylinder.
10. SLOWLY pull the recoil to rotate the engine to distribute
and lubricate the cylinder.
11. Re-install the spark plug and spark plug wire.
12. Re-install the maintenance cover.
13. Clean the generator according to Cleaning the Generator.
14. Store the generator in a cool, dry place out of direct
sunlight.
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STORAGE