Assembly; Remove The Generator From The Shipping Carton; Attaching The Engine Vibration Mounts; Attaching The Alternator Vibration Mounts - Champion 42436 User Manual

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Your generator requires some assembly . This unit ships
from our factory without oil . It must be properly serviced
with fuel and oil before operation .
If you have any questions regarding the assembly of your
generator, call our help line at 1-877-338-0999 . Please
have your serial number and model number available .

Remove the Generator from the Shipping Carton

1 . Set the shipping carton on a solid, flat surface .
2 . Remove everything from the carton except the
generator .
3 . Carefully cut each corner of the box from top to
bottom . Fold each side flat on the ground to provide a
surface area to install the wheel kit and support leg .

Attaching the Engine vibration Mounts

1 . Thread the vibration mount bolt through the frame
(engine side) .
2 . Firmly secure the bolt to the frame with the M8 nut .
Tighten . DO NOT over tighten .
3 . Repeat steps 1-2 for the remaining mount (2 total) .

Attaching the Alternator vibration Mounts

1 . Thread the flange bolt (M8x20) through the vibration
mount and then through the frame (alternator side) .
2 . Firmly secure the bolt to the frame with the M8 nut .
Tighten . DO NOT over tighten .
3 . Repeat steps 1-2 for the remaining mount (2 total) .

Add Engine Oil

CAuTION
DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before it
has been properly filled with the recommended type and
amount of oil . Damage to the generator as a result of
failure to follow these instructions will void your warranty .
NOTE
The recommended oil type is 10W-30 automotive oil .
1 . Place the generator on a flat, level surface .
2 . Remove oil fill cap/dipstick to add oil .
3 . Add 0 .42 qt . (0 .4 L) of oil and replace oil fill cap/
dipstick . Once oil has been added, a visual check
should show oil about 1-2 threads from running out of
the fill hole .
4 . Check engine oil level daily and add as needed .
CAuTION
The engine is equipped with a low-oil-shutoff and will
stop when the oil level in the crankcase falls below the
threshold level .
NOTE
Check oil often during the break-in period . Refer to the
Maintenance section for recommended service intervals .
NOTE
The generator rotor has a sealed, pre-lubricated ball
bearing that requires no additional lubrication for the life
of the bearing .

ASSEMBLy

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