Cleaning The Spark Arrestor; Adjusting The Governor; Generator Battery - Champion 201080 Operator's Manual

201080 - 4650W DUAL FUEL ELECTRIC START INVERTER GENERATOR

Cleaning the Spark Arrestor

1. Allow the engine to cool completely before servicing the spark
arrestor.
2. Remove the two screws holding the cover plate which retains
the spark arrestor to the muffler.
3. Remove the spark arrestor and spark arrestor screen.
4. Carefully remove the carbon deposits from the spark arrestor
and spark arrestor screen with a wire brush.
5. Replace the spark arrestor and spark arrestor screen if it they
damaged.
6. Position the spark arrestor and spark arrestor screen on the
muffler and cover plate and screws removed in step 2.
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Failure to clean the spark arrestor will result in poor engine
performance.
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Federal and local laws and administrative requirements
indicate when and where spark arrestors are required. When
ordered, spark arrestors are required for operation of this
generator in National Forest lands. In California, this generator
must not be used on any forest-covered land, brush-covered
land, or grass-covered land unless the engine is equipped with
a spark arrestor.
CAUTION
NOTICE

Adjusting the Governor

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.

Generator battery

Your generator is equipped with an automatic battery charging
circuit that charges the battery while the engine is running. The
battery will maintain a proper charge if the unit is used at least
once every 180 days for 2 hours with ECO mode off. If it is used
less frequently, the battery should be connected to a trickle
charger or battery maintainer (not included) to keep the battery
properly charged.
Maximum charging rate should not exceed 1.6 amps. Follow the
instructions included with the battery charger. The battery should
be fully charged at least twice per year. If the battery is not able to
start the engine, it can be started by manually pulling the engine
recoil cord. If the battery voltage is extremely low, the charging
circuit may not be able to re-charge the battery. In this case, the
battery must be connected to a standard automotive style battery
charger for re-charging before it can be used.
Disconnect the Battery
1. Pull two halves of battery connector apart.
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 1.6 amps. Follow the instructions included
with the trickle charger or battery maintainer. The battery should
be fully charged at least once per month.
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MAINTENANCE
WARNING
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