Storage; Short Term Storage (Up To 30 Days); Mid Term Storage (30 Days - 1 Year); Long Term Storage (Over 1 Year) - Champion CHG3500-DF-P Operator's Manual

CHG3500-DF-P - 3000W DUAL FUEL PORTABLE GENERATOR
EVERY 250 HOURS
— Clean combustion chamber*
— Check/adjust valve clearance*
EVERY 3 YEARS
— Replace fuel line*
— Replace LPG hose
* To be performed by knowledgeable, experienced owners or CPE certified service
centers.

STORAGE

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To avoid accidental or unintended ignition of your generator
during periods of storage, the following precautions should be
followed:
– When storing the generator make sure the engine switch is
set to the "ENGINE STOP" position.

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 value to the "PETROL OFF" position.
4. Let the engine run until fuel starvation has stopped the
engine. This usually takes a few minutes.
5. Turn the engine switch to the "ENGINE STOP" 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 fuel tank.
3. Start the generator as instructed in Starting the Engine
section.
4. Run the generator for 10 minutes so the treated petrol cycles
through the fuel system.
5. Option 1: Drain Petrol from Carburetor
5a. Turn the engine switch to the "ENGINE STOP" position
and allow generator to cool completely before continuing.
WARNING
5b. 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.
5c. When petrol stops flowing from the carburetor, replace
and tighten the carburetor drain bolt and be sure to
properly dispose of the drained petrol according to local
regulations or guidelines.
6. Option 2: Run Dry
6a. With the generator running, turn the fuel value to the
"PETROL OFF" position and allow the generator to run
until the engine stops from fuel starvation. This may take
a few minutes.
6b. Turn the engine switch to the "ENGINE STOP" position
and allow generator to cool completely before continuing.
7. Remove the spark plug cap and spark plug and pour about a
tablespoon of oil into the cylinder.
8. Pull the recoil cord slowly to crank the engine to distribute the
oil and lubricate the cylinder.
9. Install the spark plug and spark plug cap.
10. Clean the generator according to Cleaning the Generator.
11. Store the generator in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.

Long Term Storage (over 1 year)

For storage over 1 year, the fuel tank and carburetor must be
completely drained of petrol.
1. The generator is to be OFF and all appliances disconnected.
2. Turn the fuel value to the "Petrol RUN" position.
3. Use the drain bolt on the carburetor to empty any excess
petrol from the fuel tank and carburetor into an appropriate
container. Use a funnel (and appropriate hose if necessary)
under the carburetor drain bolt to avoid spillage.
4. When petrol stops flowing from the carburetor, replace and
tighten the carburetor drain bolt and be sure to properly
dispose of the drained petrol according to local regulations or
guidelines.
5. Turn the engine switch to the "ENGINE STOP" position.
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STORAGE