Champion Global Power Equipment 73001I-DF Manuel Du Propriétaire page 18

OPERATION
The owner/operator is responsible for all periodic
maintenance.
WARNING
Never operate a damaged or defective generator.
WARNING
Tampering with the factory set governor will void
your warranty.
WARNING
Improper maintenance will void your warranty.
NOTE
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emission
control devices and systems may be performed
by any non-road engine repair establishment or
individual.
Complete all scheduled maintenance in a timely manner.
Correct any issue before operating the generator.
Engine Maintenance
To prevent accidental starting, remove and ground spark
plug wire before performing any service.
Oil
Change oil when the engine is warm. Refer to the oil
specification to select the proper grade of oil for your
operating environment.
1. Set the generator on top of a work bench or table.
2. Loosen the cover screws and remove the
maintenance cover.
3. Pop up the rubber maintenance plug, from below
the drain bolt.
4. Remove the drain bolt.
5. Tilt the generator on its side and allow the oil to
drain completely.
6. Replace the drain bolt.
7. Add standard engine oil and replace oil fill cap/
dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL.
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Oil Cont'd.
8. Reinstall the maintenance cover and tighten the
cover screws.
9. Dispose of used oil at an approved waste
management facility.
NOTE
Once oil has been added, a visual check should show
oil about 1-2 threads from running out of the fill hole.
If using the dipstick to check oil level, DO NOT screw
in the dipstick while checking.
Spark Plugs
1. Remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug.
2. Use a spark plug socket tool or socket (not
included) to remove the plug.
3. Inspect the electrode on the plug. It must be clean
and not worn to produce the spark required for
ignition.
4. Make certain the spark plug gap is 0.55 - 0.65 mm
or (0.021 - 0.025 in.).
5. Refer to the spark plug recommendation chart when
replacing the plug.
6. Carefully thread the plug into the engine.
7. Use the spark plug socket (not included) to firmly
install the plug.
8. Attach the spark plug wire to the plug.
73001i-DF(EU)
OEM spark plug: F7RTC
Replacement spark plug: NGK BPR6ES or equivalent
Make certain the *spark plug gap is 0.55 - 0.65 mm or
(0.021 - 0.025 in.).
Maintenance Valve Clearance
- Intake: 0.06 - 0.12 mm (0.002 - 0.005 in.)
- Exhaust: 0.08 - 0.14 mm (0.003 - 0.006 in.)
0.55-0.65 mm
0.021-0.025 in.