Champion 73531i, Owner'S Manual And Operating Instructions

Page 1: ...nt com 10006 Santa Fe Springs Road Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 USA 2000 Starting Watts 1600 Rated Watts PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Instructions are included in this manual Owner s Manual and Operating Instructions ...

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Page 3: ...aintenance 14 Engine Maintenance 14 Oil 14 Spark Plugs 14 Air Filter 15 Cleaning 15 Spark Arrester Cleaning 15 Adjustments 16 Maintenance Schedule 16 Generator Maintenance 16 Storage 17 Specifications 18 Engine Specifications 18 Generator Specifications 18 Fuel 18 Oil 18 Spark Plugs 18 Valve Clearance 18 Parts Diagram 19 Parts List 20 Engine Parts Diagram 22 Engine Parts List 23 Wiring Diagram 25 ...

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Page 5: ... 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 power cables and storm kits please visit our web site at www championpowerequipment com This Booklet Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information in this manual We reserve the right to change alter a...

Page 6: ... imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a po...

Page 7: ...otating parts Tie up long hair and remove jewelry Operate equipment with guards in place DO NOT wear loose fitting clothing dangling drawstrings or items that could become caught DANGER Generator produces powerful voltage DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles DO NOT use electrical cords that are worn damaged or frayed DO NOT operate generator in wet weather DO NOT allow children or unqualified pe...

Page 8: ...ore away from sparks open flames pilot lights heat and other sources of ignition WARNING Rapid retraction of the starter cord will pull hand and arm towards the engine faster than you can let go Unintentional startup can result in entanglement traumatic amputation or laceration Broken bones fractures bruises or sprains could result When starting engine pull the starter cord slowly until resistance...

Page 9: ...cation and function of the controls and features Save this manual for future reference Generator 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 Spark plug access cap 5 Muffler 6 Maintenance Cover Oil filler Air filter Carburetor access 7 Recoil Starter Used to start the engine ...

Page 10: ...or is overloaded 4 Economy Control Switch 5 Engine Switch 6 Fuel Valve Knob 7 120 V Duplex Use this duplex to operate 120 Volt AC single phase 60 Hz loads requiring up to 13 3 A 0r 1600 Watts of power 8 Ground Terminal Consult an electrician for local grounding regulations 9 Circuit Breaker 10 Parallel Operation Outlets 11 Parallel Operation Control 12 Choke Knob These outlets are used for connect...

Page 11: ...Controls and Features Rev 73531i 20100609 E 7 Parts Included Your 73531i Gasoline Powered Inverter Generator ships with the following parts Oil Funnel 1 piece Spark Plug Socket 1 piece ...

Page 12: ... to crank or start the engine before it has been properly filled with the recommended type and amount of oil Damage to the generator as a result of failure to follow these instructions will void your warranty 1 Place the generator on a flat level surface 2 Loosen the cover screw and remove the maintenance cover 3 Remove oil fill cap dipstick to add oil 4 Add 0 42 qt 0 4 L of oil and replace oil fi...

Page 13: ...ll fuel tank indoors DO NOT fill fuel tank when the engine is running or hot DO NOT overfill the fuel tank DO NOT light cigarettes or smoke when filling the fuel tank Grounding Your generator must be properly connected to an appropriate ground to help prevent electric shock WARNING Failure to properly ground the generator can result in electric shock A ground terminal connected to the frame of the...

Page 14: ...from combustible material Leave at least three feet of clearance on all sides of the generator to allow for adequate cooling maintenance and servicing Place the generator in a well ventilated area far away from windows door and vents 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 pos...

Page 15: ...n and turn on the desired 120 Volt AC single phase 60 Hz electrical loads DO NOT connect 3 phase loads to the generator DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads to the generator DO NOT overload the generator NOTE Connecting a generator to your electric utility company s power lines or to another power source may be against the law In addition this action if done incorrectly could damage your generator and appli...

Page 16: ... load first 4 Allow the engine to stabilize 5 Plug in and turn on the next item 6 Allow the engine to stabilize 7 Repeat steps 5 6 for each additional item Overload Operation The overload indicator light will turn on when the load exceeds 1750W If the load exceeds 1900W the light will blink and cut power to the receptacles To recover the power you must shut off the engine wait 5 seconds and restar...

Page 17: ...ump Pump 600 1800 Well Pump 1 HP 2000 4000 Water Heater 4000 Security System 180 AM FM Radio 300 Garage Door Opener 1 2 HP 500 600 Battery Charger 12V DC 110 Heating Cooling Air Conditioner 12000 BTU 1700 2500 Fan 300 600 Furnace Fan 1 3 HP 1200 2000 Home Appliances Microwave 1000W 1000 Electric Range One Element 1500 Electric Skillet 1250 Coffee Maker 1500 Clothes Washer 1200 Entertainment CD DVD...

Page 18: ... 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 Loosen the cover screw and remove the maintenance cover 2 Remove the oil filler cap 3 Tilt the generator on its side and allow the oil to drain completely 4 Add 0 42 qt 0 4 L of oil and replace oil fill cap dipstick 5 Reinstall the maintenance cover ...

Page 19: ... 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 Cleaning CAUTION DO NOT spray water into the generator case Water can contaminate the fuel system Use a damp cloth to clean exterior surfaces of the generator Use a soft bristle brush to remove dirt and oil Use an air compressor 25 PSI to ...

Page 20: ...ur generator or engine maintenance needs Every 8 hours or daily Check oil level Clean around air intake and muffler First 10 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 Ev...

Page 21: ...ove the maintenance cover Drain all fuel completely from the fuel line and carburetor to prevent varnish build up 4 Turn the engine switch fuel valve ON loosen the carburetor drain screw and drain the gasoline into a suitable container 5 Remove the spark plug cap then pull the recoil grip 3 times to drain the gasoline from the fuel pump 6 Change the engine oil 7 Remove the spark plug and pour abou...

Page 22: ...less Fuel Fuel capacity is 1 0 gallon 3 8 L Use regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 85 Oil Oil capacity is 0 42 qt 0 4 L Spark Plugs Your generator comes equipped with a 1 2 long reach plug 12 7mm Intermittent use less than 1 hour month or colder temperatures below 60 F NGK BR6HS or equivalent Moderate use less than 3 hours month or seasonal temperatures 50 80 F NGK BR7HS or ...

Page 23: ...Specifications Rev 73531i 20100609 E 19 Parts Diagram ...

Page 24: ... 05502023 CSA RECEPTACLE 5 20R 1 24 GB5783 M5X14 03 BOLT M5X14 1 25 GB6170 M2 03 BOLT M2 4 26 0902 212100 A4 OUTPUT PANEL 1 27 GB41 M5 03 NUT M5 2 28 GB848 3 03 FLAT WASHERΦ3 2 29 GB859 3 03 SPRING WASHERΦ3 2 30 GB823 M3 6 03 SCREW M3 6 2 31 0902 210001 00 PARALLEL TERMINAL 2 32 GB818 M2 10 03 SCREW M2 10 4 33 GB818 M4 14 03 SCREW M4 14 10 34 22 012001 02 COMMUNICATION RECEPTACLE 1 35 GB93 4 03 SP...

Page 25: ...EL FILTER COMP 1 54 0902 200402 00 MAINTENANCE COVER 1 55 GB818 M6 14 03 SCREW M6 14 4 56 0902 200502 00 FUEL GUIDE PLATE 1 57 0902 200503 00 SEAL PLUG CAP 1 58 0902 070100 00 FUEL TANK CAP COMP 1 59 GB5287 6 03 FLAT WASHERΦ6 4 60 0902 200700 00 HOLDER ASSEMBLY 1 61 0902 200501 00 COVER TOP 1 62 ST02FD 05010703 BOLT M5 13 3 ...

Page 26: ...Specifications 22 Rev 73531i 20100609 E Engine Parts Diagram ...

Page 27: ...TE 1 23 0902 030007 00 CRANKCASE COVER 1 24 0902 122000 00 TRIGGER ASSEMBLY 1 25 GB16674 M6X12 BOLT M6X12 2 26 0902 191100 01 STATOR COMP 1 27 GB5789 M6X35 BOLT M6X35 2 28 0902 191200 00 ROTOR COMP 1 29 0902 190006 01 RUBBER END COVER 2 1 30 0902 190006 00 RUBBER END COVER 1 1 31 GB5789 M6X22 03 BOLT M6X22 4 32 0902 190002 00 END COVER 1 33 06 025001 20 SPARK ARRESTER CLAMP 1 34 0902 101501 00 SPA...

Page 28: ...606001 00 CARBURETOR BOLT 2 67 0902 130002 00 GSKT INSULATOR 1 68 0902 130001 00 INSULATOR CARB 1 69 0902 130003 00 GSKT CARB 1 70 0902 131000 00 CARB ASSEMBLY 1 71 0902 130004 00 GSKT AIR CLEANER 1 72 0902 090004 00 PIPE AIR CLEANER 1 73 0902 090003 00 JT BREATHER PIPE 1 74 0902 091100 00 CASE AIR CLEANER COMP 1 75 0902 091003 00 AIR CLEANER ELEMENT 1 76 0902 091200 00 CASE AIR CLEANER 1 77 08 00...

Page 29: ...Specifications Rev 73531i 20100609 E 25 Wiring Diagram ...

Page 30: ...e 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 connected Check all connections Connected device is defective Replace defective device Circuit breaker i...

Page 31: ...hole Installation Use and Maintenance This warranty will not apply to parts and 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 Normal maintenance such as spark plugs air filters adjustments fuel system cleaning and obstruction d...

Page 32: ...ding diagnosis parts and labor 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 in materials or workmanship the part will be repaired or replaced by CPE OWNER WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES As the small off road engine owne...

Page 33: ...led only for regular inspection as specified in the Owners Manual shall be warranted for the ECS Warranty Period A statement in such written instructions to the effect of repair or replace as necessary shall not reduce the ECS Warranty Period Any such part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty shall be warranted for the remainder of the ECS Warranty Period c Any warranted emissions related p...

Page 34: ...Valves Control Valves Control Solenoids Electronic Controls Vacuum Control Diaphragms Control Cables Control Linkages Purge Valves Vapor Hoses Liquid Vapor Separator Carbon Canister Canister Mounting Brackets Carburetor 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 o...