Maintenance Schedule; Short Term Storage (Up To 30 Days); Mid Term Storage (30 Days - 1 Year) - Champion 500559-EU Operator's Manual

500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR

Maintenance Schedule

Follow the service intervals indicated in the following
maintenance schedule.
Service your generator more frequently when operating in
adverse or frequently conditions.
Contact our Technical Support Team at to locate the nearest
CPE certified service dealer for your generator or engine
maintenance needs.
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
• 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 (all chargeable).
STORAGE
Petrol 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 petrol directly into the generator. Use an approved
container to transfer the fuel to the generator. Never use a
petrol container, petrol tank, or any other fuel item that is
damaged or appears damaged. DO NOT overfill the petrol
tank. Always keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot
lights, heat and other sources of ignition.
DO NOT light or smoke cigarettes.

Short Term Storage (up to 30 days)

Petrol may gum up and clog the carburetor if the generator is
not run or carburetor drained within 4 weeks.
1. Be sure all appliances are disconnected from the generator.
2. Start the generator as instructed in "Starting the Engine"
section.
3. Turn the fuel valve to the "OFF" position.
4. Let the engine run until fuel starvation has stopped the
engine. This usually takes a few minutes.
5. Move the engine switch to the "OFF" position.
Mid Term Storage (30 days – 1 year)
Petrol 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 petrol tank.
3. Turn the fuel valve to the "ON" position.
4. Start and run the generator for 10 minutes so the treated
petrol cycles through the fuel system.
5. Option 1: Drain Petrol from Carburetor
5a. Turn engine switch to the "OFF" position and allow
generator to cool completely before continuing.
5b. Turn the fuel valve to the "OFF".
5c. Use the drain bolt on the carburetor to empty any
excess petrol from the carburetor into an appropriate
container. Use a funnel (and appropriate hose if
necessary) under the carburetor drain bolt to avoid
spillage.
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