Matt Risinger walks through biannual maintenance on his Champion home standby generator, covering the full service routine most manufacturers recommend every two years or hundred hours of use. He explains checking the countdown timer, draining old oil through the built-in hose system, swapping the oil filter, and inspecting the air filter for wear. Risinger also shares a personal habit of replacing batteries every three to four years, especially in hotter climates. He caps things off with a practical test at the main panel, flipping the generator circuit to confirm the automatic transfer switch kicks in and restores power within a minute or two during a real outage.

Champion Power Equipment Operator's Manual: https://www.championpowerequipment.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/100515-OM-english.pdf

Champion's Whole House Generators: https://www.championpowerequipment.com/products/generators/home-standby-generators/

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