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PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR YEAR MODEL NUMBER 72531i LIMITED WARRANTY 10006 Santa Fe Springs Road SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 Important Safety Instructions USA / 1 (877) 338-0999 MADE IN CHINA are included in this manual. REV 72531i-20110425 www.championpowerequipment.com...
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Introduction Accessories Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion Power Champion Power Equipment manufactures and sells Equipment inverter generator . CPE designs and builds accessories designed to help you get the most from generators to strict specifications . With proper use and your purchase .
. Please call our help line at 1 (877) 338-0999 situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury . CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury . REV 72531i-20110425...
Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts . combustible materials . Tie up long hair and remove jewelry . Operate equipment with guards in place . DO NOT wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling drawstrings or items that could become caught . REV 72531i-20110425...
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A spark arrestor may be required . The operator DO NOT use the generator if: should contact local fire agencies for laws or – Electrical output is lost regulations relating to fire prevention requirements . – Equipment sparks, smokes or emits flames – Equipment vibrates excessively REV 72531i-20110425...
Fuel Lever Vent – Turn this valve to the “On” Maintenance Cover – Oil filler, Air filter, and position to supply air to the tank . Carburetor access . Fuel Cap – Remove to add fuel . Muffler REV 72531i-20110425...
2 . Loosen the cover screw and remove the maintenance automotive oil . cover . NOTE Check oil often during the break-in period . Refer to the Maintenance section for recommended service intervals . 3 . Remove oil fill cap/dipstick to add oil . REV 72531i-20110425...
DO NOT fill fuel tank indoors . DO NOT fill fuel tank when the engine is running or hot . DO NOT overfill the fuel tank . DO NOT light cigarettes or smoke when filling the fuel tank . REV 72531i-20110425...
If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak after the generator has been running, move to fresh air RIGHT AWAY . See a doctor, you could have carbon monoxide poisoning . 6 . Turn the engine switch to the “On” position . REV 72531i-20110425...
. When the economy switch is off, the engine runs at normal speed continuously . WARNING For periods of high electrical load or momentary fluctuations, the Economy Control Switch should be turned OFF . REV 72531i-20110425...
3 . Turn the engine switch/fuel valve to the “Off” position . Parallel Operation 4 . Allow the generator to cool down completely to room Two Champion model 72531i generators can be temperature operated in parallel to increase the total available 5 .
9 . Attach the spark plug cap to the plug . 5 . Reinstall the maintenance cover and tighten the 10 . Reinstall the spark plug access cap, and cover screws . maintenance cover . 6 . Dispose of used oil at an approved waste management facility . REV 72531i-20110425...
Use a damp cloth to clean exterior surfaces of the engine . degraded engine performance . Use a soft bristle brush to remove dirt and oil . Use an air compressor (25 PSI) to clear dirt and debris from the engine . REV 72531i-20110425...
. Contact our help line at 1 (877) 338-0999 to locate the Generator Storage nearest Champion Power Equipment certified service 1 . Allow the engine to cool completely before storage . dealer for your generator or engine maintenance needs .
10% by volume . Use 10W-30 4-Cycle automotive oil . Oil capacity is 0 .34 qt (0 .32 L) . Please reference the following chart for recommended oil types for use in the generator . REV 72531i-20110425...
Management” Faulty cords or device Check for damaged, bare or frayed wires . Replace defective device for further technical support: Technical Service Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (PST/PDT) Toll Free: 1 (877) 338-0999 tech@championpowerequipment .com REV 72531i-20110425...
. Warranty Qualifications Other Exclusions Champion Power Equipment (CPE) will register this This warranty excludes: warranty upon receipt of your Warranty Registration Card – Cosmetic defects such as paint, decals, etc .
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CALIFORNIA AND U.S. EPA EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The California Air Resources Board, U.S. EPA and Champion Power Equipment (CPE) are pleased to explain the emissions control system’s warranty on your 2011 small off-road engine. In California, new equipment that use small off-road engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards.
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Repair or replacement of any warranted part under the warranty must be performed at no charge to the owner at a warranty station. Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection (4) above, warranty services or repairs must be provided at all CPE approved service centers. The owner must not be charged for diagnostic labor that leads to the determination that a warranted part is in fact defective, provided that such diagnostic work is performed at a warranty station.
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