Champion Power Equipment CSA40036, Owner'S Manual And Operating Instructions

Maintenance 

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Air Filter 

1.

Remove the snap-on cover holding the 
air filter to the assembly. 

2.

Remove the foam element.  

3.

Wash in liquid detergent and water. 
Squeeze thoroughly dry in a clean cloth. 

4.

Saturate in clean engine oil.  

5.

Squeeze in a clean, absorbent cloth to 
remove all excess oil. 

6.

Place the filter in the assembly. 

7.

Reattach the air filter cover and snap in 
place. 

Spark Arrester 

1.

Allow the engine to cool completely 
before servicing the spark arrester. 

2.

Remove the two screws holding the 

cover plate which retains the end of the 
spark arrester to the muffler. 

3.

Remove the spark arrester screen. 

4.

Carefully remove the carbon deposits 

from the spark arrester screen with a 

wire brush. 

5.

Replace the spark arrester if it is 

damaged. 

6.

Position the spark arrester in the 
muffler and attach with the two screws. 

 CAUTION 

Failure to clean the spark arrester will result in 
degraded engine performance. 
 

Cleaning 

 CAUTION 

DO NOT spray engine with water. 

Water can contaminate the fuel system. 

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 debris from the engine. 

Adjustments 

The air-fuel mixture is not adjustable. 
Tampering with the governor can damage 

your generator and your electrical devices 

and will void your warranty. CPE 
recommends that you contact our service 

line at 1-877-338-0999 for all other service 

and/or adjustment needs. 

Maintenance Schedule 

Follow the service intervals indicated in the 

schedule below.  
Service your generator more frequently 

when operating in adverse conditions.  

Contact our help line at 1-877-338-0999 to 
locate the nearest Champion Power 

Equipment certified service dealer for your 

generator or engine maintenance needs. 

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/Adjust spark plug 

Check/Adjust valve clearance * 

Clean spark arrester 

Clean fuel tank and filter * 

Every 3 years 

Replace fuel line 

*  To be performed by knowledgeable, 

experienced owners or Champion Power 
Equipment certified service dealers 

Generator Maintenance 

Make certain that the generator 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 vapors.  

 CAUTION 

DO NOT use a garden hose to clean the 
generator.