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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 73535i-20130307

2000 Max Watts / 1600 Rated Watts

OWNER’S MANUAL & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

73535i

MODEL NUMBER

SAVE ThESE INSTRUCTIONS

Important Safety Instructions
are included in this manual.

US Patent # D656897, 8391012

Summary of Contents for 73535i

Page 1: ...pionpowerequipment com PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR MADE IN CHINA REV 73535i 20130307 2000 Max Watts 1600 Rated Watts OWNER S MANUAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 73535i MODEL NUMBER SAVE ThESE INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Instructions are included in this manual US Patent D656897 8391012 ...

Page 2: ...re Team Toll Free at 1 877 338 0999 AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE ABOUT TEMPERATURE Your Champion Power Equipment product is designed and rated for continuous operation at ambient temperatures up to 40 C 104 F When your product is needed your product may be operated at temperatures ranging from 15 C 5 F to 50 C 122 F for short periods If the product is exposed to temperatures outside this range during stor...

Page 3: ...rage 12 Engine Maintenance 12 Oil 12 Spark Plugs 12 Air Filter 13 Cleaning 13 Spark Arrester Cleaning 13 Adjustments 13 Maintenance Schedule 14 Generator Maintenance 14 Storage 14 Generator Storage 14 Specifications 15 Engine Specifications 15 Generator Specifications 15 Fuel 15 Oil 15 Spark Plugs 15 Maintenance Valve Clearance 15 An Important Message About Temperature 15 IC Warning 15 Wiring Diag...

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: ... and features Save this manual for future reference 1 Carrying Handle 2 Fuel Lever Vent Turn this valve 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 7 5 6 1 2 4 3 ...

Page 9: ... 8 Parallel Operation Control 9 Parallel Operation Outlets 10 120 V Duplex Use this duplex to operate 120 Volt AC single phase 60 Hz loads 11 Circuit Breaker Protects the generator against electrical overload 12 Ground Terminal Consult an electrician for local grounding regulations These outlets are used for connecting two Champion model 73535i generators for parallel operation A Champion model 73...

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: ... fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 85 Do not mix oil and gasoline Fill tank to approximately 6 4 mm in 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 h...

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: ...iances and could cause 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 conne...

Page 14: ...allel kit installation and operation of the connected generators are provided in the parallel kit Owner s Manual and Operating Instructions Please note the following important requirements 1 The two generators may be stacked one on top of the other by aligning the lower pads and upper pockets at each corner of the generators 2 Disconnect or turn off all electrical loads from both generators 3 The ...

Page 15: ...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 16: ...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 17: ...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 18: ...Type 4 Stroke OHV Start Type Recoil Oil Use 10W 30 automotive oil Oil capacity is 0 4 L 0 42 qt DO NOT OVERFILL Please reference the following chart for recommended oil types for use in the generator IC Warning This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must ...

Page 19: ...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 G G R R R Y Y R W B L TCI UNIT 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 CIRCUIT BREAKER ...

Page 20: ...ecifications 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 2 17 8 28 37 44 1 45 46 5 2 32 47 48 49 50 2 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 62 63 62 63 62 63 1 1 45 ...

Page 21: ...r Assembly M2 10 4 32 1 9074 4 0414 3 Bolt And Washer Assembly M4 14 10 Part Number Description Qty 33 5 1130 001 Receptacle 1 34 81 210200 00 Toroid Coil Comp 1 35 1 97 1 04 3 WasherΦ4 3 36 81 130200 00 Pull Choke Assembly 1 37 1 818 0412 3 Screw M4 12 3 38 81 070001 00 Fuel Knob 1 39 5 1010 001 1 Switch 2 40 81 211100 00 2 Operation Panel 1 41 81 126000 00 Ignition Assy 1 42 81 210200 01 Toroid ...

Page 22: ...7 18 19 20 1 21 22 23 24 25 13 26 27 28 29 30 31 33 34 35 32 1 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 48 49 1 50 51 52 36 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 47 62 63 64 19 65 46 47 66 67 68 69 70 72 58 73 74 13 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 84 85 83 86 87 15 16 71 3 13 88 89 90 70 91 92 93 95 96 97 99 101 102 103 94 98 100 104 105 106 ...

Page 23: ...52 81 101100 00 Muffler Assembly 1 53 81 100001 00 Gasket EX 1 Part Number Description Qty 54 81 081100 00 Muff Protector Side 1 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 Shr...

Page 24: ...lug 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 connecte...

Page 25: ... labour 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 warr...

Page 26: ...bject to provisions set forth below If during the warranty period emission related part on your engine is defective in materials or workmanship the part will be repaired or replaced by CPE OWNER WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES As the small off road engine owner you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your Owner s Manual CPE recommends that you retain all your receip...

Page 27: ...hall be warranted for the remainder of the ECS Warranty Period c Any warranted emissions related part which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the Owner s Manual shall 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...

Page 28: ...stalled 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 Claims for repair or adjustment found to be caused solely by defects in material or workmanship will not be denied because the engine...

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