Champion Power Equipment 73536i, Owner'S Manual & Operating Instructions

Page 1: ...pionpowerequipment com PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR MADE IN CHINA REV 73536i 20130314 2000 Max Watts 1700 Rated Watts 73536i MODEL NUMBER OWNER S MANUAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Instructions are included in this manual US Patent D656897 8391012 ...

Page 2: ...nce in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the 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 w...

Page 3: ...tenance and Storage 13 Engine Maintenance 13 Oil 13 Spark Plugs 13 Air Filter 14 Cleaning 14 Spark Arrester Cleaning 14 Adjustments 15 Maintenance Schedule 15 Generator Maintenance 15 Storage 15 Generator Storage 15 Specifications 17 Engine Specifications 17 Generator Specifications 17 Fuel 17 Oil 17 Spark Plugs 17 Maintenance Valve Clearance 17 An Important Message About Temperature 17 Wiring Dia...

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: ... and let it cool for at least two minutes before removing the fuel cap Loosen the cap slowly to relieve pressure in the tank Only fill or drain fuel outdoors in a well ventilated area 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 overfill the fuel tank Always keep fuel away from sparks open flames pilot lights ...

Page 8: ...and features Save this manual for future reference Generator Controls and Features 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 1 7 2 5 3 4 6 ...

Page 9: ... used to supply electrical power for the operation of 120 Volt AC 20 Amp single phase 60 Hz electrical loads 10 Parallel Operation Outlets 11 Circuit Breaker Protects the generator against electrical overload 12 12V DC 8A Outlet Use this outlet to charge 12V automotive type batteries ONLY 13 Ground Terminal Consult an electrician for local grounding regulations These outlets are used for connectin...

Page 10: ... the cover screw and remove the maintenance cover 4 Add 0 42 qt 0 4 L of oil and replace oil fill cap dipstick Check engine oil level daily and add as needed 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 The engine is equipped with a low oil shut off and will stop when the oil level ...

Page 11: ...y manufacture s warranty It is advisable to always shut off the fuel supply run the engine to fuel starvation and drain the tank when the equipment is not in use for more than 30 days NOTE Add Fuel 1 Use clean fresh regular unleaded fuel with a minimum octane rating of 85 and an ethanol content of less than 10 by volume 2 DO NOT mix oil with fuel 3 Clean the area around the fuel cap 4 Remove the f...

Page 12: ...ted area DO NOT place the generator near vents or intakes where exhaust fumes could be drawn into occupied or confined spaces Carefully consider wind and air currents when positioning generator Failure to follow proper safety precautions may void manufacturer s warranty Starting the Engine 1 Make certain the generator is on a flat level surface 2 Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator ...

Page 13: ... 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 power from utility power and must comply with all applicable laws and codes ...

Page 14: ...d battery charger lead to the red battery terminal 4 Connect the black battery charger lead to the black battery terminal 5 Start the generator The 12V DC outlet is ONLY to be used with the supplied 12V battery charging cable The DC output is unregulated and will damage other 12V DC products When using the DC outlet turn the Economy switch to the OFF position Be sure all electric devices including...

Page 15: ...e load exceeds 1750W If the load exceeds 2000W the light will blink and cut power to the receptacles To recover the power you must shut off the engine wait 5 seconds and restart the generator Parallel Operation Two Champion model 73536i generators can be operated in parallel to increase the total available electrical power to 3000 watts A Champion model 73500i parallel kit optional equipment is re...

Page 16: ...ispose of used oil at an approved waste management 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 wo...

Page 17: ...emove the screw using a Phillips head screwdriver 3 Remove the foam element 4 Wash in liquid detergent and water Squeeze thoroughly dry in 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...

Page 18: ... a garden hose to clean the generator Water can enter the generator through the cooling slots and damage the generator windings CAUTION Every 8 hours or daily Check oil level Clean around air intake and muffler First 5 Hours Change oil Every 50 hours or every season Clean air filter Change oil if operating under heavy load or in hot environments Every 100 hours or every season Change oil Clean Adj...

Page 19: ...n absorb more water than gasoline alone These blends can eventually separate leaving water or a watery goo in the tank fuel valve and carburetor With gravity fed fuel supplies this compromised fuel can be drawn into the carburetor and cause damage to the engine and or potential hazards There are only a few suppliers of fuel stabilizer that are formulated to work with ethanol blend fuels Any damage...

Page 20: ...roke OHV Start Type Recoil 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 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 Champio...

Page 21: ...REV 73536i 20130221 18 73536i ENGLISH Wiring Diagram Specifications ...

Page 22: ...ifications 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 2 17 8 28 36 43 1 44 45 5 2 31 46 47 48 49 2 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 61 62 61 62 61 62 1 1 44 68 69 ...

Page 23: ...bly M4 14 10 32 5 1130 001 Receptacle 1 33 81 210200 00 Toroid Coil Complete 1 34 1 97 1 04 3 Washer Ø4 3 Part Number Description Qty 35 81 130200 00 Pull 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 39 81 211100 00 2 Control Panel 1 40 81 126000 00 Ignition Assembly 1 41 81 210200 01 Toroid Coil Complete 1 42 81 211001 00 Control Box Operatio...

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Page 25: ...t M6 2 52 81 101100 00 Muffler Assembly 1 53 81 100001 00 Gasket Exhaust 1 Part Number Description Qty 54 81 081100 00 Muffler Protector Side 1 55 81 081003 00 Fastening Insert 1 56 81 081001 00 Muffler 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...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...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 28: ... 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 29: ... 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 30: ...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...