Champion 100416 - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

100416 - 8000W TRI-FUEL PORTABLE GENERATOR
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ................................................... 4
Safety Definitions
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Important Safety Instructions
.......................5
Fuel Safety ........................................................ 7
Safety and Dataplate Labels ...................................... 8
Safety Symbols .................................................... 9
Operation Symbols ............................................... 10
Quick Start Label Symbols....................................... 11
Controls and Features ................................. 12
Generator ......................................................... 12
Control Panel ..................................................... 13
EZ Start Dial ...................................................... 13
Propane-Natural Gas (LPG-NG) Selector ........................ 13
Intelligauge with CO Shield
®
. .................................... 14
Parts Included .................................................... 15
Tools Needed ..................................................... 15
Assembly ..................................................... 16
Unpacking ........................................................ 16
Install the Wheel Kit .............................................. 16
Connect the Battery .............................................. 16
Add Engine Oil .................................................... 17
Add Fuel: Gasoline ............................................... 18
Add Fuel: Propane (LPG) ......................................... 19
Add Fuel: Natural Gas (NG) ...................................... 20
Grounding ........................................................ 20
Operation .....................................................20
CO Shield
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- Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection and Auto-shutoff
System ............................................................. 20
Generator Location ............................................... 22
Surge Protection ................................................. 22
Starting the Engine: Gasoline .................................... 22
Starting the Engine: Propane (LPG) ............................. 23
Starting the Engine: Natural Gas (NG) ........................... 25
Battery ............................................................ 26
Connecting Electrical Loads .....................................26
Do Not Overload Generator ...................................... 27
GFCI ............................................................... 27
Stopping the Engine .............................................. 28
Moving the Generator ............................................ 28
Operation at High Altitude ....................................... 28
Maintenance ................................................29
Cleaning the Generator .......................................... 29
Changing the Engine Oil ......................................... 29
Cleaning and Adjusting the Spark Plug ..........................30
Cleaning the Air Filter ............................................ 30
Cleaning the Spark Arrestor ..................................... 30
Adjusting the Governor ........................................... 31
Generator Battery ................................................ 31
Maintenance Schedule ........................................... 31
Storage ........................................................32
Short Term Storage (up to 30 days-1 year) ..................... 32
Long Term Storage (over 1 year) ................................ 32
Removing from Storage .......................................... 32
Specifications .............................................. 34
Generator Specifications ......................................... 34
Engine Specifications ............................................34
Oil Specifications .................................................34
Fuel Specifications ...............................................34
Battery Specifications............................................35
Temperature Specifications ......................................35
Troubleshooting ........................................... 36
Warranty*
....................................................38
Warranty Qualifications .......................................... 38
Repair/Replacement Warranty ................................... 38
Do Not Return The Unit To The Place Of Purchase ............. 38
Warranty Exclusions ............................................. 38
Other Exclusions .................................................38
Limits of Implied Warranty and Consequential Damage ........ 38
Contact Information .............................................. 38