Maintenance & Storage; Engine Maintenance - Champion 71001I Handbuch

MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
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. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick.
2. Use pliers to slide the spring clamp down the oil
drain hose and pull the hose off the plug bracket.
3. Point the hose into a drain pan and allow the oil to
drain completely. Note: The hose end must be lower
than the engine base to allow the oil to drain.
4. Replace oil drain hose onto plug bracket and slide
spring clamp back into position.
5. Add oil and replace oil fill
cap/dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL.
6. 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.
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Oil Cont'd.
Spark Plugs
1. Remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug.
2. Use a spark plug socket tool (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. Refer to the spark plug recommendation chart when
replacing the plug.
5. Carefully thread the plug into the engine.
6. Use the spark plug socket (not included) to firmly
install the plug.
7. Attach the spark plug wire to the plug.
0.7-0.8 mm
0.028-0.031 in.
for 73001i(EU), 73001i-P(EU)
OEM spark plug: NHSP F6RTC
Replacement spark plug: NGK BPR6ES or equivalent
Make certain the *spark plug gap is 0.7 - 0.8 mm or
(0.028 - 0.031 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.)
for 71001i(EU), 72301i(EU)
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.).
Maintenance Valve Clearance
- Intake: 0.1 mm (0.004 in.)
- Exhaust: 0.1 mm (0.004 in.)
Note: Tech bulletin regarding the valve adjustment
procedure is on www.championpowerequipment.com
Spark Plug Gap*