Champion 72531i Owner'S Manual & Operating Instructions Download

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10006 Santa Fe Springs Road

Santa Fe Springs CA 90670

USA / 1 (877) 338-0999

www.championpowerequipment.com

PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Important Safety Instructions
are included in this manual.

MADE IN CHINA

REV 725

1i-20110425

725

MODEL NUMBER

YEAR

LIMITED WARRANTY

1000W Max Power / 900W Rated Power

OWNER’S MANUAL & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of Contents for 72531i

Page 1: ...mpionpowerequipment com PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Instructions are included in this manual MADE IN CHINA REV 72531i 20110425 72531i MODEL NUMBER 2YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 1000W Max Power 900W Rated Power OWNER S MANUAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 2: ...his product to the store WE ARE HERE TO HELP Visit our website www championpowerequipment com for more info Product Info Updates Frequently Asked Questions Tech Bulletins Product Registration or Call our Customer Care Team Toll Free at 1 877 338 0999 ...

Page 3: ...ge Reference Chart 12 Maintenance and Storage 13 Engine Maintenance 13 Oil 13 Spark Plugs 13 Air Filter 14 Cleaning 14 Spark Arrester Cleaning 14 Adjustments 15 Maintenance Schedule 15 Generator Maintenance 15 Storage 15 Generator Storage 15 Specifications 16 Engine Specifications 16 Generator Specifications 16 Fuel 16 Oil 16 Spark Plugs 16 Valve Clearance 16 Parts Diagram 17 Parts List 18 Engine ...

Page 4: ...s information available when ordering parts and when making technical or warranty inquiries Accessories Champion Power Equipment manufactures and sells accessories designed to help you get the most from your purchase To find out more about our covers power cables and storm kits please visit our web site at www championpowerequipment com This Booklet Every effort has been made to ensure the accurac...

Page 5: ...ly hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage CAUTION DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury DANGER WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous s...

Page 6: ... and remove jewelry Operate equipment with guards in place DO NOT wear loose fitting clothing dangling drawstrings or items that could become caught Generator produces powerful voltage DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles DO NOT use electrical cords that are worn damaged or frayed DO NOT operate generator in wet weather DO NOT allow children or unqualified persons to operate or service the gener...

Page 7: ... pull hand and arm towards the engine faster than you can let go Unintentional startup can result in entanglement traumatic amputation or laceration Broken bones fractures bruises or sprains could result When starting engine pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback DO NOT start or stop the engine with electrical devices plugged in Exceeding the ...

Page 8: ...is manual for future reference 1 Carrying Handle 2 Spark Plug Access Cap 3 Fuel Lever Vent Turn this valve to the On position to supply air to the tank 4 Fuel Cap Remove to add fuel 5 Choke Lever Used to start the engine 6 Recoil Starter Used to start the engine 7 Maintenance Cover Oil filler Air filter and Carburetor access 8 Muffler 1 3 Generator Controls and Features 6 5 8 7 4 2 ...

Page 9: ...cts the generator against electrical overload 8 Ground Terminal Consult an electrician for local grounding regulations 9 Parallel Operation Control 10 Parallel Operation Outlets 11 120 V Duplex Use this duplex to operate 120 Volt AC single phase 60 Hz loads requiring up to 7 5 A 0r 900 Watts of power These outlets are used for connecting two Champion model 72531i generators for parallel operation ...

Page 10: ...osen the cover screw and remove the maintenance cover 4 Add 0 34 qt 0 32 L of oil and replace oil fill cap dipstick Check engine oil level daily and add as needed 5 Check engine oil level daily and add as needed 3 Remove oil fill cap dipstick to add oil The recommended oil type is 10W 30 4 cycle automotive oil NOTE The engine is equipped with a low oil shutoff and will stop when the oil level in t...

Page 11: ...red level visible on the fuel filter 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 CAUTION Grounding Your generator must be properly connected to an appropriate ground to help prevent electric shock A ground terminal connected to the frame of the generator has been prov...

Page 12: ... Place the generator in a well ventilated area far away from windows door and vents DO NOT place the generator near vents or intakes where exhaust fumes could be drawn into occupied or confined spaces Carefully consider wind and air currents when positioning generator Even when using a generator correctly carbon monoxide may leak into the home ALWAYS use a battery powered or battery backup CO alar...

Page 13: ...se serious injury or even death to you or a utility worker who may be working on nearby power lines If you plan to run a portable electric generator during an outage please notify your electric utility company immediately and remember to plug your appliances directly into the generator Do not plug the generator into any electric outlet in your home Doing so could create a connection to the utility...

Page 14: ... model 72531i generators can be operated in parallel to increase the total available electrical power to 1600 watts A Champion model 72500i parallel kit optional equipment is required for parallel operation For kit availability call Customer Service at 1 877 338 0999 or visit www championpowerequipment com Detailed instructions for parallel kit installation and operation of the connected generator...

Page 15: ... Range One Element 1500 Electric Skillet 1250 Coffee Maker 1500 Clothes Washer 1200 Entertainment CD DVD Player VCR 100 Stereo Receiver 450 Television 27 500 PC with 15 Monitor 800 Job Site Belt Sander 3 1000 1500 Bench Grinder 6 700 1500 Circular Saw 1500 1500 Compressor 1 1 2 HP 2500 2500 Edge Trimmer 500 500 Hand Drill 1 2 1000 1000 Lawn Mower 1200 1800 Paint Sprayer 600 1200 Table Saw 2000 200...

Page 16: ...lity Spark Plugs 1 Remove the maintenance cover 2 Remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug 3 Use the spark plug tool that shipped with your generator to remove the plug Remove the spark plug access cap and insert the spark plug tool through this hole 4 Remove the spark plug 5 Inspect the electrode on the plug It must be clean and not worn to produce the spark required for ignition 6 Make ce...

Page 17: ...emove the screw using a Phillips head screwdriver 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 filter in the assembly 8 Reattach the air filter cover 9 Reinstall the maintenance cover and tighten the cover screw securely Use a damp cloth...

Page 18: ...5 PSI to clear dirt and debris from the generator Inspect all air vents and cooling slots to ensure that they are clean and unobstructed Generator Maintenance Cont d Adjustments The air fuel mixture is not adjustable Tampering with the governor can damage your generator and your electrical devices and will void your warranty CPE recommends that you contact our service line at 1 877 338 0999 for al...

Page 19: ...2 8 L Use regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 85 and an ethanol content of less than 10 by volume Generator Specifications Rated Power 900 Watts Maximum Power 1000 Watts AC Load 120 V Phase Single Frequency 60 Hz Fuel Capacity 0 74 gallon 2 8 L Gross Weight 40 6 lbs 18 4 kg Net Weight 35 9 lbs 16 3 kg Height 15 6 inches 39 5 cm Width 11 inches 28 cm Length 17 7 inches 45 cm S...

Page 20: ...17 REV 72531i 20110425 ENGLISH 72531i Parts Diagram Specifications ...

Page 21: ... N4 NUT M4 2 38 0910 212001 00 CONTROL BOX OUTPUT PANEL 1 39 ST02FD 05212001 Rubber plug for panel box 1 Part Number Description Qty 40 0902 210001 00 Parallel terminal 2 41 GB1667 S2 10 SCREW M2 10 4 42 GB41 N5 NUT M5 2 43 22 012001 02 Comunication Receptacle 1 44 GB1667 S3 6 SCREW M3 6 2 45 GB93 LW 4 SPRING WASHERΦ4 2 46 GB90 W 4 FLAT WASHERΦ4 2 47 509 210015 01 INSULATING PAPER 2 48 GB41 N5 NUT...

Page 22: ...19 REV 72531i 20110425 ENGLISH 72531i Engine Parts Diagram Specifications ...

Page 23: ...PRING WASHER M5X10 1 51 0910 030036 10 BOARD 1 52 07 265265 10 O RING 26 5 2 65 1 53 0910 127000 00 OIL LEVER SWITCH 1 Part Number Description Qty 54 0910 120300 00 WIRE FLAMEOUT 1 55 GB9074 15 M6 16 SCREW WASHER M6 16 2 56 GB5789 FB5 20 Flange Bolt M5 20 12 57 12 020000 01 OIL SEAL 20X35X5 1 58 0910 030036 20 BOARD 1 59 0910 030007 00 CRANKCASE COVER 1 60 139FMD 1001001 DOWEL PIN 2 61 0910 030035...

Page 24: ...21 REV 72531i 20110425 ENGLISH 72531i Wiring Diagram Specifications ...

Page 25: ...r cannot supply enough power or overheating Generator is overloaded Review load and adjust See Power Management Insufficient ventilation Check for air restriction Move to a well ventilated area No AC output Cable not properly connected Check all connections Connected device is defective Replace defective device Circuit breaker is open Reset circuit breaker Loose wiring Inspect and tighten wiring c...

Page 26: ...anty will not apply to parts and or labor if this generator is deemed to have been misused neglected involved in an accident abused loaded beyond the generator s limits modified installed improperly or connected incorrectly to any electrical component Installation Use and Maintenance Cont d Normal maintenance such as spark plugs air filters adjustments fuel system cleaning and obstruction due to b...

Page 27: ...esponsible for presenting your small off road generator engine to a CPE service center as soon as the problem exists The warranty repairs will be completed in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days If you have a question regarding your warranty coverage you should contact a CPE Customer Service representative at 1 877 338 0999 DEFECTS WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS a The warranty period begins o...

Page 28: ... warranted parts caused by the use of a non exempted add on or modified part 11 The manufacturer issuing the warranty shall provide any documents that describe that manufacturer s warranty procedures or policies within five working days of request by the Air Resources Board d Emission Warranty Parts List 1 Fuel Metering System i Carburetor and internal parts and or pressure regulator or fuel injec...

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