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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

MADE IN CHINA

REV 73540i-20130309

2000 Max Watts / 1700 Rated Watts

OWNER’S MANUAL & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

73540i

MODEL NUMBER

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Important Safety Instructions
are included in this manual.

US Patent # D656897, 8391012

Summary of Contents for 73540i

Page 1: ...pionpowerequipment com PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR MADE IN CHINA REV 73540i 20130309 2000 Max Watts 1700 Rated Watts OWNER S MANUAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 73540i MODEL NUMBER SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Instructions are included in this manual US Patent D656897 8391012 ...

Page 2: ...e instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measu...

Page 3: ...peration 12 Maintenance and Storage 13 Engine Maintenance 13 Oil 13 Spark Plugs 13 Air Filter 14 Cleaning 14 Spark Arrester Cleaning 14 Adjustments 14 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 Maintenance Valve Clearance 16 An Important Message About Temperatu...

Page 4: ...e this 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 and power cables please visit our web site at www championpowerequipment com This Booklet Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and ...

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: ... as metal decking Use approved transfer equipment to isolate generator from your electric utility and notify your utility company before connecting your generator to your power system DANGER Sparks can result in fire or electrical shock When servicing the generator Disconnect the spark plug wire and place it where it cannot contact the plug DO NOT check for spark with the plug removed Use only app...

Page 7: ...cal equipment in the off position and then turn them on for operation Turn electrical equipment off before stopping the generator DO NOT tamper with the governed speed DO NOT modify the generator in any way CAUTION Fuel and fuel vapours are highly flammable and extremely explosive Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death Unintentional startup can result in entanglement traumatic amputatio...

Page 8: ...to the On position to supply air to the tank 3 Fuel Cap Remove to add fuel 4 Recoil Starter Used to start the engine 5 Spark Plug Access Cap 6 Maintenance Cover Oil filler air filter and carburetor access 7 Muffler Inverter Controls and Features Parts Included Your 73540i Gasoline Powered Generator ships with the following parts Oil funnel 1 Spark plug socket 1 Automotive style USB adapter 2 1A an...

Page 9: ...rallel operation Controls and Features 2 1 8 3 4 5 12 9 6 7 10 11 13 14 8 Parallel Operation Control 9 Parallel Operation Outlets 10 120 V Duplex NEMA 5 20R Use this duplex to operate 120 Volt AC single phase 60 Hz loads 11 Circuit Breaker Flip Protects 5 20R receptacle against electrical overload when parallel running 12 Ground Terminal Consult an electrician for local grounding regulations 13 Ci...

Page 10: ... cover 4 Add 0 4 L 0 42 qt of oil and replace oil fill cap dipstick DO NOT OVERFILL 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 automotive oil NOTE Add Engine Oil 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 res...

Page 11: ...ctane rating of 85 Do not mix oil and gasoline Fill tank to approximately 1 4 in 0 64 cm below the top of the tank to allow for fuel expansion DO NOT pump gas directly into the generator at the gas station Use an approved container to transfer the fuel to the generator 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 c...

Page 12: ...he bed of a truck regular flat or otherwise under staircases stairwells next to walls or buildings or in any other location that will not allow for adequate cooling of the generator and or the muffler DO NOT contain generators during operation Allow generators to properly cool before transport or storage Place the generator in a well ventilated area DO NOT place the generator near vents or intakes...

Page 13: ...ator into any electric outlet in your home Doing so could create a connection to the utility company power lines You are responsible for ensuring that your generator s electricity does not feed back into the electric utility power lines If the generator will be connected to a building electrical system consult your local utility company or a qualified electrician Connections must isolate generator...

Page 14: ...C output is unregulated and can damage some products Confirm your accessory input voltage range is at least 12 21V DC When using the DC outlet turn the Economy mode switch to the OFF position 12V DC Outlet Battery Charging 1 Before connecting the battery charging cable to a battery that is installed in a vehicle disconnect the vehicle battery ground cable from the negative battery terminal 2 Plug ...

Page 15: ... turn on when the rated load is exceeded When the maximum load is reached the LED will blink and cut power to the receptacles To recover the power shut down the engine wait until the light turns off and restart the generator Parallel Operation Two Champion model 73540i generators can be operated in parallel to increase the total available electrical power to 3000 watts A Champion model 73500i para...

Page 16: ...ent facility 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...

Page 17: ...n 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 to clean exterior surfaces of the engine Use a soft bristle brush to remove dirt and oil Use an air compressor 25 PSI to clear dirt and ...

Page 18: ...surfaces of the generator Use a soft bristle brush to remove dirt and oil Use an air compressor 25 PSI to clear dirt and debris from the generator Inspect all air vents and cooling slots to ensure that they are clean and unobstructed Maintenance Schedule Follow the service intervals indicated in the following maintenance schedule Service your generator more frequently when operating in adverse con...

Page 19: ...t Weight 48 5 lb 22 kg Height 16 3 inches 41 5 cm Width 13 2 inches 33 5 cm Length 19 3 inches 49 cm Engine Specifications Model YF149FD 330 Displacement 80cc Type 4 Stroke OHV Start Type Recoil Spark Plugs OEM spark plug NHSP E6RTC Replacement spark plug NGK BPR6HS or equivalent Make certain the spark plug gap is 0 6 0 7 mm or 0 024 0 028 in An Important Message About Temperature Your Champion Po...

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Page 21: ... Choke Assembly 1 36 1 818 0412 3 Screw M4 12 3 37 81 070001 00 Fuel Knob 1 38 5 1010 001 1 Switch 2 Part Number Description Qty 39 81 211100 00 2 Operation Panel 1 40 81 126000 00 Ignition Assy 1 41 81 210200 01 Toroid Coil Comp 1 42 81 211001 00 Control Box Operation Panel 1 43 81 061200 00 Guide Rope 1 44 2 02 015 Nut M6 4 45 81 200101 01 2 Front Cover Black 1 46 81 200200 00 2 Cover Black Left...

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Page 23: ... 52 81 101100 00 Muffler Assembly 1 53 81 100001 00 Gasket EX 1 54 81 081100 00 Muff Protector Side 1 Part Number Description Qty 55 81 081003 00 Fastening Insert 1 56 81 081001 00 Muff Protector Seal 1 57 81 080003 00 Air Duct 1 58 1 6177 1 06 3 Flange Nut M6 6 59 81 020001 00 Breather Tube 1 60 81 021000 00 Cylinder Head Cover 1 61 81 020002 00 Gasket Cylinder Head Cover 1 62 81 080200 00 Air Sh...

Page 24: ... L W G B Y R YELLOW BLACK BLUE GREEN RED WHITE Br WHITE BLUE GREEN YELLOW WHITE GREEN BROWN BLACK WHITE B W W L G Y W G GENERATOR ENGINE IGNITION COIL G 5 20R AC COIL SUB COIL C W B W O L Y A G Y O B W C W O Y L C B G Y L R R R Y Y R W B L TCI UNIT R R B G Y G Y G Y C CARNATION A AMETHYST O ORANGE OUTPUT PANEL CONTROL PANEL PARALLEL POWER UNIT R B G Y R B G G PARALLEL OPERATION CONTROL B Y R G CIR...

Page 25: ...ug Generator shuts down during operation Out of fuel Fill fuel tank Low oil level Fill crankcase to the proper level Place generator on a flat level surface Generator 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...

Page 26: ...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 buildup is not covered by this war...

Page 27: ... and labor For engines less than or equal to 80cc only the fuel tank and fuel line is subject to the evaporative emission control warranty requirements of this section MANUFACTURER S EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY COVERAGE This emission control system is warranted for two years subject to provisions set forth below If during the warranty period emission related part on your engine is defective i...

Page 28: ... be warranted for the period of time prior to the first scheduled replacement point for that part If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement the part shall be repaired or replaced by CPE according to Subsection d below Any such emissions related part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty shall be warranted for the remainder of the ECS Warranty Period prior to the first schedu...

Page 29: ...arburetor Purge Port Connector TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE You must take your CPE engine or the product on which it is installed along with your warranty registration card or other proof of original purchase date at your expense to any Champion Power Equipment dealer who is authorized by Champion Power Equipment Inc to sell and service that CPE product during his normal business hours Alternate ser...

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