Champion 3400 Dual Fuel Generator Setup & Break In - Part I

[@karabinas]

The cadence of this man’s voice lets you know he is a wise man who can be trusted.

[@LandingZoneHome]

Thank you for the kind comment and thanks for watching.

[@TheeMelloMan]

I love how everyone is doing their break-ins with heaters lol

[@LandingZoneHome]

It is sooo easy. Thanks for watching.

[@chrismassey6528]

Thanks very much for the video! It was very helpful. My air filter holder was also open, and if not for your video I may not have caught it.

[@LandingZoneHome]

Glad it helped and thanks for watching.

[@misterkota1252]

I have the same unit. I did my entire break in using propane. I have always used royal purple in my truck and my engine looks like brand new inside. So I decided to use it in my new generator too... But I couldn’t find break in oil so I broke mine in with mineral oil for the first 10 Hours or so with varying amounts of load. I changed out the mineral oil 3 times, each time adding a bit of Royal Purple engine oil. After I saw no more metal flecks, I changed it out for straight royal purple. I had planned on running propane only because of the smell. I didn’t use any gasoline until around 500 hours when I ran out of propane and had to use gasoline. I was shocked how much more stuff I could run on gasoline! I run my RV air conditioning no problem.

[@LandingZoneHome]

I think gasoline generates about 300 watts more. Thanks for sharing and watching.

[@TURNKEYiNK]

I really appreciate this video Thanks so much!

[@LandingZoneHome]

Appreciate your kind comments. Thank you for watching.

[@ericmelodia3516]

Good video. Would have liked to see the meter up close. Thanks.

[@LandingZoneHome]

Thanks Eric, Please stay tuned to my channel and I'll try to get better shots of the meter and how it is install in a later video.

[@gregwallace5833]

This was incredibly helpful! Thank you very much!

[@LandingZoneHome]

Glad you liked it and thanks for watching.

[@charliehatfield6399]

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[@markwalton300]

I like your video but I was wondering. Where can a person get parts for the champion? And accessories😊😊😊

[@LandingZoneHome]

It does come with a good warranty and right off the bat I got a replacement front cover because it was cracked. Any small engine repair show will work on them so the parts are available. There are some accessories on Amazon such as covers. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.

[@DmytroTkachenko1808]

Can it be started manually? Not pressing the button

[@LandingZoneHome]

Yes, it has a pull cord for manual start.

[@tomwolf9420]

I’m gonna use a similar generator only on propane. Are there any precautions on the empty gas tank to prevent it from rust?

[@LandingZoneHome]

Never really thought about that so I don't know. Sorry, but thank you for watching.

[@SticksBlog]

Which spark plug did you change to? Also, the link for the hour meter actually goes to the Royal purple. Thanks.

[@LandingZoneHome]

I have not yet changed the spark plug but I'm going with the NGK 3785 BPR7ES SOLID Standard Spark Plug. I fixed the hour meter link so thanks for finding that and thanks for watching.

[@SticksBlog]

@@LandingZoneHome I just ordered those 3785 NGK's yesterday. My generator will be here tomorrow or Monday. I plan to run the break in with the stock plug and then swap over to the NGK. As for the meter, I ended up getting another similar one, but they seem to all be about the same. Thanks to your video I am also going to use the Royal Purple for the break in, but for normal use I am going to switch over to Mobil1 with Archoil added in for less wear. Honestly, had I watched your video before ordering the Archoil I probably would have just went with Royal Purple 10W-30 for normal use, but I had already ordered the Archoil... Anywho, thanks for your videos. I can't wait to get my unit so I can break it in and start using it! Hope you're staying safe in these weird and crazy times, and thanks for the video. I enjoyed it!

[@LandingZoneHome]

Think you'll like the generator; let us all know how it goes. Thanks.

[@thedavesofourlives1]

General wisdom seems to advise one colder heat range plug for propane and smaller gap for cold starting.

[@sticrzy123]

Thank I had been researching a inverter Generator for our Airstream also and after I bought the generator I found your video and was happy what I seen in the background haha 😁👍🏼, how are you liking the Generator?

[@LandingZoneHome]

In the shop with an oil leak. Sitting the back of my truck I kept seeing a oil spot and it got bigger. Champion not answering the phone but my local shop does Champion warranty. So hoping for the best. Appreciate you watching and Happy Airstreaming. :)

[@CUhe-pf9ny]

Thanks for the videos. We have the same generator unser it very Little so far. my maintenance to do list for the next trip grows after watching your videos. What is the reason for changing the spark plug?

[@LandingZoneHome]

It comes with a cheap spark plug that will fail or foul sooner rater than later. If you don't change it just pick up a spare and have it handy. Thanks for watching.

[@CarlosDelaoGunEngraver]

how has the meter held up?

[@LandingZoneHome]

Haha, it hasn't. Last about 2 years and went dead. It does run when you crank up but the run history is lost. Thanks for your comment.

[@bedubia]

Thank you for the video. Word of caution for installing the hour meter on top. Make you you do not drill into the gas tank like I did. Luckily I’m only going to be using LPG option so it’s not super problematic but still a bummer.

[@LandingZoneHome]

Great tip Brian. I was able to feel underneath to ensure nothing was in the way. Thanks for watching.

[@martindurkin5223]

Why did you pull the spark plug?

[@LandingZoneHome]

The plug that comes in the generator is a cheap plug and I replaced with a better plug. Thanks for watching.

[@brettkirk8262]

how do you like your generator? Does it run well? I read it had an oil leak. Hope all is well.

[@LandingZoneHome]

Haha, I took it to a repair shop for the oil spot and it was just oil that had caught in the case when I changed the oil, my fault. Really like it and liking it more on LP now. Thanks for watching Brett.

[@sirpurrcival]

I'm considering purchasing this model for my travel trailer and maybe as a small backup generator for use in the house during power outages. Any further thoughts about it after having it a few months? How did you make out with the replacement parts. Thanks very much for the video. I found it very informative.

[@LandingZoneHome]

I still like it very much, taking it boon-docking soon so that will be a real test and quite a few hours on the meter. If you watched the parts replacement video all that went very well. I have figured out how to run it on my RV LP tanks so if interested look for my video and stay tuned I"ll be doing a video on the boon-docking soon. Thanks for watching.

[@Robearskibear]

Which Titanium plug did you use?

[@LandingZoneHome]

Haven't changed it yet but going with the NGK 3785 BPR7ES SOLID Standard Spark Plug, Thanks for watching.

[@thedavesofourlives1]

An iridium plug would last the life of the machine, BPR7IEX

[@anthonymacneil2279]

Hello, great video, i just purchased a Champion 9375 starting watts/ 7500 running. We live in Nova Scotia and its main use will be for the harsh winters with lengthy power outages. Have few question, like me I'm using the Royal Purple break in oil and wil run it for 5hrs. The spark plug you mentioned about changing it over to a better one what would that be please? Myself i can't get mine out with regular sockets because of space had to order small engine spark plug wrench. Also im using a small amount of Lucas conditioner down spark plug to lube cylinder before pulling it over 10 times. I will be using Amsoil Signature series 5W/30 after break in. Yours seems to be doing the job which you wanted running your AC units. Cheers

[@LandingZoneHome]

Thanks for watching and here is the spark plug link. amzn.to/2ZIQDtn

[@anthonymacneil2279]

@@LandingZoneHome Thank you

[@anthonymacneil2279]

The replacement NGK Iridium BPR6EIX or Champion RN9YC. Also just received email from Champion tech and using synthetic 5 or 10 W30 works perfectly fine for break in. Just a heads up to any viewers and yourself

[@LandingZoneHome]

@@anthonymacneil2279 For different generator you may want to pull the plug and cross reference the plug number just to be sure.

[@anthonymacneil2279]

@@LandingZoneHome I did check it out and those part numbers came up. This Iridium is a better long lasting plug. Thanks

[@tribulationprepper787]

I wonder how accurate that little, battery operated hour meter is? It would be interesting to time it. I believe I will be using an electro-mechanical hour meter since it doesn't use a battery which will eventually lose it's charge. It connects directly to the generators 110 current and is considerably sturdier.

[@LandingZoneHome]

What little testing I have done is close, and these timers do have an internal battery. The battery can NOT be changed so when it goes (5-7 years) you must replace the timer. Thanks for watching.

[@chipfornaris]

Landing Zone Home How do you access the 110 current? I want to measure WATTS with a analog gauge, no need for connecting power, just uses a CT around 110v line

[@stevebarriga3869]

Have you tried to plug a distribution cord for 110/120v into the 30r? Is that recommended??

[@LandingZoneHome]

Best to use the 30amp cord.

[@johnl3239]

@@LandingZoneHome Better yet, buy a Y adapter and get 2 15A outlets.

[@thedavesofourlives1]

DONT USE A Y ADAPTER, your 15a cord would be running on 30a breaker and FLAMES if overloaded!

[@brettkirk8262]

I bought same royal purple engine break in but in champion user manual it says don’t break in with synthetic.

[@LandingZoneHome]

Here is a quote from the product description, Royal Purple combines highly refined mineral oil, preferred for engine break-in, with advanced additives containing high levels of zinc and phosphorus to optimize protection in flat-tappet and roller engines." So it is not a synthetic. It will be safe. Thanks for watching Brett.

[@yellen57]

Again thank you for a very informative and detailed video I'm getting my list together to order all the products you've used in your video, from Amazon, to start your break-in steps. Recently I inquired on Amazon about using Royal Purple, as you mentioned in your video, someone responded that if I used Royal Purple on my new Champion Duel fuel inverter generator, model #100264, "because Royal Purple adds additives for DPF and catalytic converter that might damage the exhaust system" In your experience in all the years you have used Royal Purple have you had any problem like this.? Thank you again for a wonderful video

[@LandingZoneHome]

Definitely not true. Nothing is added for DPF or catalytic converters. the additives actually bond the oil molecules to the metal surfaces to ensure easier starts and less friction. I run RP in all my vehicle.

[@yellen57]

@@LandingZoneHome Thank you sooooo much!!!! One more question, I live in Clearwater Florida and it is very HOT, do you recommend That I use RP 5w-30

[@LandingZoneHome]

I wouldn't use the 5w since it is very thin and mostly for cooler climates. I use 15w40 or you could go with the 10w30. I'm a overkill kinda person so I use the RP synthetic 15w40 in all my small engines.

[@yellen57]

Landing Zone Home thank you for that very important bit of information. I’m the same way and I’m a girl, lol. Have a great day and a safe weekend

[@addiKdude]

"six tenths of a liter" is the most american way to say 6 deciliters that i have ever heard

[@LandingZoneHome]

I need to stick with what I know; quarts and gallons :) Thanks for watching.

[@thedavesofourlives1]

"An 1/8th more than half a quart?"