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ENGLISH
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Maintenance Schedule
Follow the service intervals indicated in the schedule
below. Service your engine more frequently when
operating in adverse conditions. Contact our help line at
1-877-338-0999 to locate the nearest Champion Power
Equipment authorized service dealer for your engine or
engine maintenance needs.
Engine Maintenance
Make certain that the engine is kept clean and stored
properly. Only operate the unit on a flat, level surface in
a clean, dry operating environment. DO NOT expose the
unit to extreme conditions, excessive dust, dirt, moisture
or corrosive vapours.
Inspect all air vents and cooling slots to ensure that they
are clean and unobstructed.
Check and tighten all bolts and nuts before operating the
engine.
*To be performed by knowledgeable, experienced owners, any small
engine repair shop, or Champion Power Equipment certified dealers.
Every time of use or daily
Check engine oil levels
Clean around air intake and muffler
Check air filter
First 5 Hours
Change engine oil
Every 25 Hours or per 1 month
Change engine oil
Clean air filter
Every 50 hours or per 6 months
Clean and adjust spark plug
Check cooling fan
Every 100 hours or per 1 year
Check/adjust valve clearance*
Clean fuel tank and filter*
Every 200 hours
Clean combustion chamber
Every 200 hours or per 2 years
Check/replace fuel line
Change spark plug
Never store the engine inside next to appliances
where there is a source of heat or open flame,
spark or pilot light because they can ignite gasoline
vapors.
DO NOT store a engine near fertilizer or any
corrosive material.
Even with an empty gas tank, gasoline vapors could
ignite.
WARNING
Storage
Refer to the Maintenance section for proper cleaning
instructions.
Engine Stored for Less than 30 Days
1. Allow the engine to cool completely before storage.
2. Clean engine according to the Maintenance section.
3. To extend the fuel storage life add a properly
formulated fuel stabilizer to the tank.
4. Ensure the fuel valve is in the “OFF” position.
Engines Stored for Over 30 Days
1. Add a properly formulated fuel stabilizer to the tank.
2. Run the engine for a few minutes so the treated fuel
cycles through the fuel system and carburetor.
3. Turn the fuel valve to the “Off” position.
4. Let the engine run until fuel starvation has stopped
the engine. This usually takes a few minutes.
5. The engine needs to cool completely before cleaning
and storage.
6. Clean the engine according to the maintenance section.
7. Change the oil.
8. Remove the spark plug and pour about 1⁄2 oz.
(14.8 mL) of oil into the cylinder. Using the Recoil,
crank the engine slowly to distribute the oil and
lubricate the cylinder.
9. Reattach the spark plug.
