Champion 71001I System manual

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MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
Maintenance Schedule
Follow the service intervals indicated in the following
maintenance schedule.
Service your generator more frequently when operating
in adverse conditions.
*To be performed by knowledgeable, experienced owners or
Champion Power Equipment certified dealers.
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 250 hours
Clean combustion chamber*
Every 3 years
Replace fuel line

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Cause Solution
Generator will not start No fuel Add fuel
Faulty spark plug Replace spark plug
Unit loaded during start up Remove load from unit
Generator will not start;
Generator starts but runs roughly
Low oil level Fill crankcase to the proper level
Place generator on a flat, level surface
Choke in the wrong position Adjust choke
Spark plug wire loose Attach wire to spark plug
Generator will not start wirelessly Remote control battery is dead Replace remote control battery
Generator battery is dead Recharge generator battery
Battery switch is in the “OFF” position Turn battery switch to “ON” position
Generator will not start electrically Generator battery is dead Recharge generator battery
Battery switch is in the “OFF” position Turn battery switch to “ON” position
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 connected Check all connections
Connected device is defective Replace defective device
Circuit breaker is open Reset circuit breaker
Loose wiring Inspect and tighten wiring connections
Other Contact the help line
Repeated circuit breaker tripping Overload Review load and adjust. See “Power
Management”
Faulty cords or device Check for damaged, bare or frayed wires.
Replace defective device
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES
Wireless Remote Control
This generator is equipped with a wireless remote
control system for starting and stopping. The system
consists of (4) main components:
• Receiver Control Module (RCM)
• Wireless remote
• Battery switch (button)
• Ignition switch (button)
Both the ignition switch and the battery switch need to
be turned on for the remote control functions to work. To
start the generator press the “start” button once. The
engine will attempt to start for up to 6 times. The RCM
will engage the auto choke. If the generator does not
start then call your local dealer. To stop the generator
press the “stop” button once.
Remote Control Power Function
If the ignition switch (button) is left on then the battery
can be completely drained. To prevent battery drain turn
both the ignition switch and the battery switch to the off
position.
Power Panel Load Management
When starting the generator by remote control there
will be a 15 second delay before the power panel is
operational. When using the remote control to stop the
generator the power panel switches off immediately
followed by the engine 5 seconds later. The on/off
voltage delay at startup and shutdown only occurs when
using the remote control. When using either the electric
start button or the recoil start method the operator must
ensure that all electrical loads (appliances) are turned
off during start up and shut down. Failure to do so can
damage the generator or attached appliances.