Maintenance And Storage; Engine Maintenance; Oil; Spark Plugs - Champion 42436 User Manual

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The owner/operator is responsible for all periodic
maintenance .
WARNING
Never operate a damaged or defective generator .
WARNING
Tampering with the factory set governor will void
your warranty .
WARNING
Improper maintenance will void your warranty .
NOTE
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emission control
devices and systems may be performed by any non-road
engine repair establishment or individual .
Complete all scheduled maintenance in a timely manner .
Correct any issue before operating the generator .
NOTE
For service or parts assistance, contact our help
line at 1-877-338-0999

Engine Maintenance

To prevent accidental starting, remove and ground spark
plug wire before performing any service .

Oil

Change oil when the engine is warm . Refer to the oil
specifi cation to select the proper grade of oil for your
operating environment .
1 . Remove the oil drain plug with a 12 mm socket and
extension .
2 . Allow the oil to drain completely .
3 . Replace the drain plug .
4 . Remove oil fi ll cap/dipstick to add oil .
5 . Add 0 .42 qt . (0 .4 L) of oil and replace oil fi ll
cap/dipstick .
6 . Dispose of used oil at an approved waste
management facility .
NOTE
Once oil has been added, a visual check should show oil
about 1-2 threads from running out of the fi ll hole .
If using the dipstick to check oil level, DO NOT screw in
the dipstick while checking .

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

Oil Cont'd.

Spark Plugs

1 . Remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug .
2 . Use the spark plug tool that shipped with your
generator to remove the plug .
3 . Inspect the electrode on the plug . It must be clean and
not worn to produce the spark required for ignition .
4 . Make certain the spark plug gap is 0 .7 - 0 .8mm or
(0 .028 - 0 .031 in .) .
5 . Refer to the spark plug recommendation chart when
replacing the plug .
6 . Carefully thread the plug into the engine .
7 . Use the spark plug tool to fi rmly install the plug .
8 . Attach the spark plug wire to the plug .

Air filter

1 . Using your fi ngers, unscrew the thumb screws of the
top and bottom holes of the air fi lter cover .
2 . Remove the plastic outer casing .
3 . Remove the foam element .
4 . Wash in liquid detergent and water . Squeeze
thoroughly dry in a clean cloth .
5 . Saturate in clean engine oil .
6 . Squeeze in a clean, absorbent cloth to remove all
excess oil .
7 . Place the fi lter in the assembly .
8 . Reattach the air fi lter cover and using your fi ngers,
insert the thumb screws into the top and bottom
holes of the air fi lter cover . Screw until tight . Be sure
not to over tighten .
0.7 - 0.8 mm
0.028 - 0.031 in.
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