Model 100136
MAINTENANCE
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© 2015 Champion Power Equipment
Part No. 101306 Rev. A
Before performing maintenance procedures, review
SAFETY
section starting on page 7
.
Ensure that the ATS and Engine Switches are in the OFF position
before performing any maintenance or cleaning.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
CHART
First
5
Hours of
Operation
Weekly Monthly
Every
2
Years
or 100
Hours of
Operation
Change engine
oil
√
√
**
Change the
engine oil
fi
lter
√
****
√
****
Check engine oil
level
√
*
Inspect fuel lines
and connections
√
Check exterior
fault code
indicator light
√
Inspect and
clean enclosure
louvers
√
Inspect and
clean battery
terminals
√
Inspect and
clean engine air
cleaner
√
**
Inspect engine
spark plug
√
Complete
inspection of
generator and
engine tune-up
√
***
* Monthly or 24 hours of continuous operation
** Service sooner if operating in high ambient temperatures or a
dusty and dirty environment.
*** Maintenance should be performed by your service dealer.
**** If so equiped
ENGINE OIL
ENGINE OIL REQUIREMENTS
Use American Petroleum Institute (API) Service Class SN or
better. Do not use special additives. All temperatures full
synthetic 5W-30.
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Check the oil level daily when the generator is running for an
extended period of time.
1. If the generator is running during a utility outage, turn off
all household loads.
2. Turn the engine control module switch to the OFF position.
3. Remove the dipstick. Wipe it dry with a clean cloth and
completely reinsert it into the dipstick tube. See
fi
gure 12,
page 24.
Figure 11
