Use and Care Manual
Model 100136
MAINTENANCE
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© 2015 Champion Power Equipment Part No. 101306 Rev. A
Before performing maintenance procedures, review SAFETY
section starting on page 7.
Ensure that the ATS and Engine Switches are in the OFF position
before performing any maintenance or cleaning.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
CHART
First
5Hours of
Operation
Weekly Monthly
Every
2Years
or 100
Hours of
Operation
Change engine
oil
√ √**
Change the
engine oil lter
√**** √****
Check engine oil
level
√*
Inspect fuel lines
and connections
√
Check exterior
fault code
indicator light
√
Inspect and
clean enclosure
louvers
√
Inspect and
clean battery
terminals
√
Inspect and
clean engine air
cleaner
√**
Inspect engine
spark plug
√
Complete
inspection of
generator and
engine tune-up
√***
* Monthly or 24 hours of continuous operation
** Service sooner if operating in high ambient temperatures or a
dusty and dirty environment.
*** Maintenance should be performed by your service dealer.
**** If so equiped
ENGINE OIL
ENGINE OIL REQUIREMENTS
Use American Petroleum Institute (API) Service Class SN or
better. Do not use special additives. All temperatures full
synthetic 5W-30.
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Check the oil level daily when the generator is running for an
extended period of time.
1. If the generator is running during a utility outage, turn off
all household loads.
2. Turn the engine control module switch to the OFF position.
3. Remove the dipstick. Wipe it dry with a clean cloth and
completely reinsert it into the dipstick tube. See gure 12,
page 24.
Figure 11