Champion Power Equipment Power Sports 73538i System manual

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PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Important Safety Instructions
are included in this manual.
MADE IN CHINA
REV 73538i-20110622
73538i
MODEL NUMBER
2YEAR
LIMITED WARRANTY
2000 Maximum Watts / 1600 Running Watts
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73538i
2000 Maximum Watts / 1600 Running Watts
PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ............................ 1
Introduction .......................... 1
Portable Power Generator ................. 1
Accessories .......................... 1
This Booklet .......................... 1
Manual Conventions....................... 2
Safety Rules ............................ 3
Controls and Features ..................... 5
Generator............................ 5
Power Panel .......................... 6
Parts Included ........................ 6
Assembly .............................. 7
Remove the Generator from the Shipping Carton . 7
Add Engine Oil ........................ 7
Add Fuel ............................ 8
Grounding ........................... 8
Operation .............................. 9
Generator Location ..................... 9
Starting the Engine ..................... 9
Economy Control Switch................. 10
Connecting Electrical Loads .............. 10
12V DC Outlet ....................... 11
Stopping the Engine ................... 11
Do Not Overload Generator ............... 11
Capacity ......................... 11
Power Management .................. 11
Overload Operation .................... 11
Parallel Operation ..................... 12
Wattage Reference Chart ................ 12
Maintenance 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 .......................... 16
Engine Specifications .................. 16
Generator Specifications ................ 16
Fuel .............................. 16
Oil ............................... 16
Spark Plugs ......................... 16
Valve Clearance....................... 16
Parts Diagram........................ 17
Parts List ........................... 18
Parts Diagram........................ 19
Parts List ........................... 20
Wiring Diagram ....................... 21
Troubleshooting......................... 22
Warranty ............................. 23
Warranty Qualifications ................. 23
Repair/Replacement Warranty ............. 23
Do Not Return The Unit To
The Place Of Purchase.................. 23
Warranty Exclusions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Normal Wear ...................... 23
Installation, Use and Maintenance........ 23
Other Exclusions .................... 23
Limits of Implied Warranty
And Consequential Damage ............ 23
Contact Information.................... 23
Address .......................... 23
Customer Service ................... 23
Technical Service ................... 23
Emission Control System Warranty.......... 24

1REV 73538i-20110622
ENGLISH 73538i
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion Power
Equipment inverter generator. CPE designs and builds
generators to strict specifications. With proper use and
maintenance, this generator will bring years of satisfying
service.
Portable Power Generator
This unit is a gasoline engine driven, alternating current
(AC) generator. It is designed to supply electrical power
for lighting, appliances, tools and similar equipment.
Record the model and serial numbers as well as date and place of purchase for future reference. Have 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, 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 and/or improve the product and
this document at any time without prior notice.
Champion Power Equipment Support
Model Number
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Purchase Location
1 [phone]
73538i
For Oil Type see ‘Add Engine Oil‘ section. For Fuel Type see ‘Add Fuel‘ section.
INTRODUCTION

REV 73538i-20110622 2
73538i ENGLISH
This manual uses the following symbols to help differentiate between different kinds of information. The safety symbol
is used with a key word to alert you to potential hazards in operating and owning power equipment.
Follow all safety messages to avoid or reduce the risk of serious injury or death.
MANUAL CONVENTIONS
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 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
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
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help. Please call our help line at 1 [phone]
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