Craftsman 580.32727 Portable Generator User Manual


 
MAINTENANCE
To clean or replace air cleaner:
Remove air cleaner cover; remove paper filter,....
Clean air filter by tapping it gendy on s solid surface.
If the filter is too dirty, replace it with a new one,
Dispose of the oil filter properly.
Clean air cleaner cover then insert newpaper, filterinto
cover and assemble to the base of the air cleaner.
REPLACE SPARK PLUG :
Change the spark plug every 100 hours of operation or
once each ,lear, whichever comes first. This will help your
engine to start easier and run better. Replace wit_ Cham-
pion R C-J8 or equivalent type spark plug, Set spark plug
gap (Fig, 9) to 0.030 inch (0.76ram).
FIG.9
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
MAINTENANCE OPERATION 25 Hours or Every 100 Hours or Every
Season Season Season
Check Oil Levee
Change Oil X
Service Air Filter
Replace or Clean Spark Plug X
Prepare Unit for S!_rage Prepare unitfor s_orage if!t _ remain idle for more than 30 days.
NOTE 1: Change oil and oil filter after first 2 hours of operalJon and then ever,/50 hours 1hereafter. Change sooner when
operating under heavy load or in dusty or dirty environment or in high ambient temperature.
NOTE 2: Clean more often when operalJngthe unit under dirty or dusty conditions.
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