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Champion Global Power Equipment 71531M Operator's Manual

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important safety precautions which should be read and understood before operating the product. Failure to do
so could result in serious injury. This manual should remain with the product.
Specifications, descriptions and illustrations in this manual are as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to change without notice.
Covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patent Numbers: 9,435,273, 10,598,101, D710,802 and other U.S. and foreign patents pending.
REV 20210531
REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ONLINE
at championpowerequipment.com
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MODEL #71531M
7500W DUAL FUEL GENERATOR
or visit championpowerequipment.com
Champion Power Equipment, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA USA

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL MODEL #71531M 7500W DUAL FUEL GENERATOR REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ONLINE at championpowerequipment.com or visit championpowerequipment.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important safety precautions which should be read and understood before operating the product. Failure to do so could result in serious injury. This manual should remain with the product.
  • Page 2 AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE ABOUT TEMPERATURE: Your Champion Power Equipment product is designed and rated for continuous operation at ambient temperatures up to 40°C (104°F). When your product is needed your product may be operated at temperatures ranging from -15°C (5°F) to 50°C (122°F) for short periods.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    71531M 9375 Starting Watts/7500 Running Watts (Gas) 8400 Starting Watts/6750 Running Watts (LPG) Electric Start DUAL FUEL GENERATOR TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ......

  • Page 4: Introduction

    71531M ENGLISH INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion Power Equipment product. Champion Power Equipment and Champion Engine Technology designs, builds, and supports all of our products to strict specifications and guidelines. With proper product knowledge, safe use, and regular maintenance, this product should bring years of satisfying service.

  • Page 5: Manual Conventions

    71531M ENGLISH MANUAL CONVENTIONS This manual uses the following symbols to help differentiate between different kinds of information. The safety symbol is used with a key word to alert you to potential hazards in operating and owning power equipment. Follow all safety messages to avoid or reduce the risk of serious injury or death.

  • Page 6: Safety Rules

    71531M ENGLISH SAFETY RULES WARNING DANGER Generator produces powerful voltage. Read this manual thoroughly before operating your generator. Failure to follow instructions could result DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles. in serious injury or death. DO NOT use electrical cords that are worn, damaged or frayed.
  • Page 7 71531M ENGLISH SAFETY RULES WARNING CAUTION Rapid retraction of the starter cord will pull hand and Improper treatment or use of the generator can arm towards the engine faster than you can let go. damage it, shorten its life and void your warranty.

  • Page 8: Fuel Safety

    71531M ENGLISH SAFETY RULES Fuel Safety When adding or removing Gas: Turn the generator off and let it cool for at least two DANGER minutes before removing the fuel cap. Loosen the cap slowly to relieve pressure in the tank.

  • Page 9: Safety Label Locations

    71531M ENGLISH SAFETY RULES Safety Label Locations These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury. Read them carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact Champion Power Equipment’s customer service department for possible replacement.

  • Page 10: Controls And Features

    71531M ENGLISH CONTROLS AND FEATURES Read this owner’s manual before operating your generator. Familiarize yourself with the location and function of the controls and features. Save this manual for future reference. Generator Gas Fuel Tank – 7 gal. (26.5 L) capacity fuel tank.

  • Page 11: Generator Panel

    71531M ENGLISH CONTROLS AND FEATURES Generator Panel Fuel Selector Switch – Used to select and turn on 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Twist-Lock Receptacle gas or LPG fuel source. (NEMA L14-30R) – May be used to supply electrical power for the operation of 120 Ignition Switch –...

  • Page 12: Parts Included

    71531M ENGLISH CONTROLS AND FEATURES Parts Included Your 71531M Dual Fuel Generator ships with the following parts: Wheel Kit – 9.5 in. (24.1 cm) Wheel ....

  • Page 13: Assembly

    71531M ENGLISH ASSEMBLY Install the Support Leg Your generator requires some assembly. This unit ships from our factory without oil. It must be properly serviced 1. Attach the support leg to the generator frame with with fuel and oil before operation.

  • Page 14: Add Engine Oil

    71531M ENGLISH ASSEMBLY Add Engine Oil Add Engine Oil Cont’d. CAUTION NOTE Check oil often during the break-in period. Refer to the DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before Maintenance section for recommended service intervals. it has been properly filled with the recommended type and amount of oil.

  • Page 15: Add Fuel (Gas)

    71531M ENGLISH ASSEMBLY Add Fuel (Gas) Add Fuel (Gas) Cont’d. 1. Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded fuel with a WARNING minimum octane rating of 87 and an ethanol content of less than 10% by volume. Pouring fuel too fast through the fuel screen may 2.

  • Page 16: Connecting Liquid Petroleum Gas (Lpg) Cylinder

    71531M ENGLISH ASSEMBLY Connecting Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) Cylinder Connecting LPG Cylinder Cont’d. 1. Make sure the fuel valve on the generator is in the off CAUTION position. 2. Attach the LPG hose (included) to the LPG hose Do not allow children to tamper or play with the connector on the side of the generator and tighten cylinder or hose connections.

  • Page 17: Operation

    71531M ENGLISH OPERATION Generator Location Grounding NEVER operate the generator inside any building, The generator system ground connects the frame to the including garages, basements, crawlspaces and sheds, ground terminals on the power panel. enclosure or compartment, including the generator –...

  • Page 18: Fuel Selector Switch

    71531M ENGLISH OPERATION Fuel Selector Switch Starting the Engine The fuel selector switch on the front panel of the Gasoline generator is designed specifically to choose between the 1. Make certain the generator is on a flat, level surface. fuel source desired, Gas or Propane (LPG).

  • Page 19: Lpg

    71531M ENGLISH OPERATION Starting the Engine Cont’d. Starting the Engine Cont’d. CAUTION NOTE If the ignition switch is held down in the “Start” position For gasoline restarts with hot engine in hot longer than 5 seconds it could damage the starter.

  • Page 20: Connecting Electrical Loads

    71531M ENGLISH Starting the Engine Cont’d. Connecting Electrical Loads 1. Let the engine stabilize and warm up for a few NOTE minutes after starting 2. Plug in and turn on the desired 120/240 Volt AC Accumulation of frost on LPG cylinder and single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.

  • Page 21: Do Not Overload Generator

    71531M ENGLISH OPERATION Do Not Overload Generator NOTE Capacity Observing frost on LPG containers and regulators is common during operation and normally is not Follow these simple steps to calculate the running and an indication of a problem. As LPG vaporizes and starting watts necessary for your purposes.

  • Page 22: Stopping The Engine

    71531M ENGLISH OPERATION Stopping the Engine Operation at High Altitude 1. Turn off and unplug all electrical loads. Never start The density of air at high altitude is lower than at sea or stop the generator with electrical devices plugged level.

  • Page 23: Maintenance And Storage

    71531M ENGLISH MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Oil Cont’d. The owner/operator is responsible for all periodic maintenance. NOTE WARNING Once oil has been added, a visual check should show oil about 1-2 threads from running out of the fill hole. Never operate a damaged or defective generator.

  • Page 24: Spark Arrester

    71531M ENGLISH MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Spark Arrester Maintenance Schedule 1. Allow the engine to cool completely before servicing Follow the service intervals indicated in the following the spark arrester. maintenance schedule. 2. Remove the three screws holding the cover plate...

  • Page 25: Storage

    71531M ENGLISH MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Generator Battery Storage The generator should be started at least once every 14 This product is equipped with an automatic battery days and allowed to run for at least 20 minutes. For charging circuit. The battery will receive charging longer term storage, please follow these guidelines.

  • Page 26: Specifications

    71531M ENGLISH SPECIFICATIONS Engine Specifications Maintenance Valve Clearance – Model ..... YF190FD-2-L_G – Intake: 0.13 – 0.17 mm (0.005 – 0.007 in.) –...

  • Page 27: Wiring Diagram

    CIRCUIT BREAKER CIRCUIT BREAKER DUPLEX A DUPLEX B 5-20R L14-30R L5-30R Intelligauge CIRCUIT BREAKER CIRCUIT BREAKER EARTH VFO Diode TERMINAL Module SWITCH COMBINATION SW ＋ － FUSE GENERATOR Charger BLOCK SWITCH SWITCH CONTROL BOX BLOCK FUSE ENGINE BLOCK COMBINATION SWITCH IGNITION COIL OIL LEVEL FUEL CUT...

  • Page 28: Parts Diagram

    65 66 24 25 27 28 95 96 122 123...

  • Page 29: Parts List

    71531M ENGLISH Parts List Part Number Description Part Number Description 1.819.0510 Screw M5 x 10 1.5789.0825 Flange Bolt M8 x 25 152.072000.01 Fuel Meter Assembly 1.9074.3.0510 Screw/Washer Assembly M5 x 10 122.070100.02 Fuel Tank Cap 1.6177.1.05 Lock Nut M5, Flange 122.070300.02...

  • Page 30: Engine Parts Diagram

    108 109 28 29 23 39 15 16...

  • Page 31: Engine Parts List

    71531M ENGLISH Part Number Description Part Number Description 21.061300.00 Handle, Recoil, Soft 47.021000.00 Cover, Cylinder Head 1.5789.0608 Flange Bolt M6 × 8 45.020001.02 Breather Tube 47.020100.00 Bolt, Cylinder Head Cover 46.061100.00.2 Cover, Recoil Starter, Black 2.08.039 Drain Bolt M12 × 1.5 × 15 45.060005.00...

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    71531M ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Generator will not start No fuel Add fuel Faulty spark plug Replace spark plug Unit loaded during start up Remove load from unit Generator will not start; Low oil level Fill crankcase to the proper level Generator starts but runs roughly Place generator on a flat, level surface...
  • Page 33 WARRANTY* Other Exclusions This warranty excludes: CHAMPION POWER EQUIPMENT – Cosmetic defects such as paint, decals, etc. 3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY – Wear items such as filter elements, o-rings, etc. Warranty Qualifications – Accessory parts such as starting batteries, and storage To register your product for warranty and FREE lifetime call center covers.

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