Storage; Return To Service After Storage - Champion 100199 Operator's Manual

100199 - 8.5-kW HOME STANDBY GENERATOR

Storage

If the generator is not going to be used for several months and not
exercised every 7 days, it should be prepared for storage.
1. Manually start the engine and run it for several minutes to
allow it to warm up.
2. With the engine running, turn the fuel shutoff valve to the
closed position and let the engine continue to run until it
shuts down.
3. Once the engine has shut down, turn the engine control
module switch and the ATS control module switch to the OFF
position.
4. Switch the generator's main circuit breaker to the OFF (OPEN)
position.
5. Turn off the utility power to the transfer switch.
6. Disconnect the battery cables. Remove the negative cable
first.
7. Change the engine oil. See Changing the Engine Oil on page
23.
8. Remove the spark plug and spray fogging oil into the spark
plug hole. Install the spark plug and tighten.
9. Thoroughly wash and wax the exterior of the generator
enclosure. Do not use a pressure washer.

Return to Service after Storage

1. Make sure the utility power to the transfer switch is off.
2. The engine control module switch and the ATS control module
switch should be in the OFF position.
3. Check the engine oil level. Add oil if needed.
4. Recharge the batteries to 100% state of charge. If the
batteries will not fully charge, replace the batteries.
Always connect the positive (+) battery cable first. After the
positive cable is connected, then the negative (-) battery cable
can be attached. This minimizes the possibility of electrical
contact.
5. Connect the positive (+) battery cable to the positive (+)
battery terminal first and then connect the negative battery
cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.
6. Clean and wipe down the generator with mild soap and water.
7. Turn the fuel shutoff valve to the ON position.
8. Turn the engine control module switch to the manual position.
The engine should start. Run the engine for 15 minutes to
allow it to warm up. The fuel system might require more
than one start cycle to fully pressurize the fuel system for
operation.
9. Make sure there are not any active fault codes.
10. Turn the engine control module switch to the OFF position to
shut off the engine.
11. Turn the ATS module switch to the AUTO position.
12. Turn on the utility power to the transfer switch. The utility
LEDs on the ATS module should be lit.
13. Turn the engine control module switch to the ATS position.
14. Set the exercise time. See Exercise Switch on pages 16 and
17.
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