Champion Power Equipment 71531 - Manuals

REV 71531-20140424 2 71531 ENGLISH MANUAL CONVENTIONS 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...

3 REV 71531-20140424 ENGLISH 71531 SAFETy RULES Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide will cause nausea, dizziness, fainting or death. If you start to feel dizzy or weak, get to fresh air immediately. Operate generator outdoors only ...

5 REV 71531-20140424 ENGLISH 71531 Gasoline and Gasoline Vapors (Gas) : – GAS IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE. – Gas can cause a fire or explosion if ignited. – Gas is a liquid fuel but it’s vapors can ignite. – Gas is a skin irritant and needs to be cleaned up immediately if spilled on skin or cl...

REV 71531-20140424 6 71531 ENGLISH Read this owner’s manual before operating your generator. Familiarize yourself with the location and function of the controls and features. Save this manual for future reference. CONTROLS AND FEATURES (1) Gas Fuel Tank – 6.1 gallon (23 L) capacity fuel tank. (2) Ch...

7 REV 71531-20140424 ENGLISH 71531 Generator Panel 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 8 10 (1) Fuel Selector Switch – Used to select and turn on gas or LPG fuel source. (2) Ignition Switch – Used to start or stop the generator. (3) Intelligauge – Three mode digital meter for displaying running hours, voltage and hertz. ...

REV 71531-20140424 8 71531 ENGLISH Parts Included Your 71531 Dual Fuel Generator ships with the following parts: Wheel Kit – 9.5 in. (24.1 cm) Wheel 2 – Flange Bolt (M10x120 for Wheel) 2 – Bushing 2 – Flat Washer ø10 2 – Lock Nut (M10) 2 – Support Leg w/ Vibration Mounts 1 – Flange Bolt (M8x16 for S...

9 REV 71531-20140424 ENGLISH 71531 ASSEMBLy Your generator requires some assembly. This unit ships from our factory without oil. It must be properly serviced with fuel and oil before operation.If you have any questions regarding the assembly of your generator, call our help line at 1-877-338-0999. P...

REV 71531-20140424 10 71531 ENGLISH 1. Place the generator on a flat, level surface. 2. Remove oil fill cap /dipstick to add oil.3. Add 1.2 qt. (1.1 L) of oil (included) and replace oil fill cap/dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL. 4. Check engine oil level daily and add as needed. The recommended oil type is...

REV 71531-20140424 12 71531 ENGLISH ASSEMBLy Do not allow children to tamper or play with the cylinder or hose connections. CAUTION Use approved LPG cylinders equipped with an OPD (overfilling prevention device) valve. Always keep the cylinder in a vertical position with the valve on top and install...

13 REV 71531-20140424 ENGLISH 71531 OPERATION Generator Location NEVER operate the generator inside any building, including garages, basements, crawlspaces and sheds, enclosure or compartment, including the generator compartment of a recreational vehicle. Please consult your local authority. In some...

REV 71531-20140424 14 71531 ENGLISH OPERATION The fuel selector switch cover is specifically designed not to slide to either side while a specific fuel has been selected and the valve is in the “ON” position. Only when the fuel valves are in the “OFF” position can the cover slide side to side. NOTE ...

15 REV 71531-20140424 ENGLISH 71531 OPERATION Connecting Electrical Loads 1. Let the engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after starting 2. Plug in and turn on the desired 120/240 Volt AC single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads. – DO NOT connect 3-phase loads to the generator. – DO NOT connec...

REV 71531-20140424 16 71531 ENGLISH OPERATION Never exceed the specified capacity when adding loads to the generator. NOTE Operation using the alternative main jet at elevations lower than the recommended minimum altitude can damage the engine. For operation at lower elevations, the standard main je...

17 REV 71531-20140424 ENGLISH 71531 The owner/operator is responsible for all periodic maintenance. Complete all scheduled maintenance in a timely manner. Correct any issue before operating the generator. Never operate a damaged or defective generator. Tampering with the factory set governor will vo...

REV 71531-20140424 18 71531 ENGLISH Adjustments The air-fuel mixture is not adjustable. Tampering with the governor can damage your generator and your electrical devices and will void your warranty. CPE recommends that you contact our service line at1-877-338-0999 for all other service and/or adjust...

19 REV 71531-20140424 ENGLISH 71531 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Storage The generator should be started at least once every 14 days and allowed to run for at least 20 minutes. For longer term storage, please follow these guidelines. Generator Storage 1. Add a properly formulated fuel stabilizer to the t...

REV 71531-20140424 20 71531 ENGLISH Oil Use 10W-30 automotive oil.Oil capacity is up to 1.2 qt. (1.1 L). DO NOT OVERFILL.Please reference the following chart for recommended oil types for use in the generator. Fuel Fuel (Gas) capacity is 6.1 gal. (23 L). – Use regular unleaded gasoline with a minimu...

21 REV 71531-20140424 ENGLISH 71531 SPECIFICATIONS Parts Diagram 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 34 39 40 41 33 34 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 66 23 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 44 65 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 5 5 16 59 62 63 64 60 61 67 68 69...

REV 71531-20140424 22 71531 ENGLISH Parts List # Part Number Description Qty 1 2.06.006 Clamp (Ø7× Ø1) 3 2 2.05.001 Clamp (Ø8 × 6.5) 2 3 152.070014.05 Pipe, Reversal Valve (810 mm) 1 4 152.070013.03 Pipe, Air Cleaner (135 mm) 1 5 1.5789.0608 Flange Bolt M6× 8 6 6 152.070018.02 Board, Heat Insulation...

23 REV 71531-20140424 ENGLISH 71531 SPECIFICATIONS Engine Parts Diagram 4 5 6 4 4 0 10 2 10 3 10 4 10 5 9 1 10 6 10 7 11 0 10 9 10 8 8 5 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 2 0 1 6 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 3 0 3 1 3 3 3 4 3 5 1 2 3 6 3 0 3 7 3 8 2 3 3 9 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 6 4 7 4...

25 REV 71531-20140424 ENGLISH 71531 Wiring Diagram SPECIFICATIONS L W G B Y R YELLOW BLACK BLUE GREEN RED WHITE Br W H ITE B LU E GREEN YE LL OW W H ITE GREE N BRO W N BLACK W H IT E B/W W/L G/Y W/G B Y In IND IGO E N GI N E BLO C K GENERA TOR BLO C K SPARKING P LU G IG N IT IO N C OI L O IL L E VE ...

REV 71531-20140424 26 71531 ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING For further technical support : Technical ServiceMon – Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (PST/PDT)Toll Free: 1-877-338-0999tech@ championpowerequipment.com Problem Cause Solution Generator will not start No fuel Add fuel Faulty spark plug Replace spark plug Un...

27 REV 71531-20140424 ENGLISH 71531 WARRANTy WARRANT y CHAMPION POWER EQUIPMENT 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Warranty Qualifications Champion Power Equipment (CPE) will register this warranty upon receipt of your Warranty Registration Card and a copy of your sales receipt from one of CPE’s retail locatio...