Champion 100199, Operator'S Manual

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Model 100199
MAINTENANCE
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© 2015 Champion Power Equipment Part No. 101048 Rev. B
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
√ √ **
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.
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.
Over 32 °F (0 °C) SAE 30
40 °F to -10 °F (4 °C to -23 °C) 10W-30
10 °F or less (-12 °C or less) 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