Craftsman 580.32727 Portable Generator User Manual


 
OPERATION
Your a-c generator was completely assembled at the fac-
tory,:itis ready for use after it has been propetivserviced"
with the recommended lubricating oitand fuel.
IF YOU HAVE ANY:PROBLEMS WITH THE ASSE MBLy:
OF YOUR GENERATOR, PLEASE CALL THE GENER-
ATOR HELPLtNE AT 1-800-222-3136.
IMPORTANT: ANY ATTEMPT TO RUN THE ENGINE
..BEFORE tT HAS BEEN SERVICED WITH THE RECOM-
MENDED OIL WILL RESULT iN AN ENGINE FAILURE.
TO REMOVE GENERATOR FROM CARTON
* Set.the carton on a fiat rigid surface with__H!S SIDE
UP* arrows poin*Jng upward. :_.
- Carefully open the top flaps of shipping carton.
- Cut down corners atone end of shippingcarton and lay
that side of carton down flat
Remove packing material, carton fillers, etc.
- Remove generator from shipping carton,
TO ADJUST GUIDE HANDLE
Your generator is equipped with a Wneel kit for easy
manuevedng. After you remove the generator from the
carton you complete the following tasks to ready 10gener-
ator for use: ...........
Loosen knobs ofthe guide handle as shown in Fig. t,
Raise the guide handle as also shov_qin Fig. 1 and
_ghten the knobs lO hold the handle in place.
FIG. t
GROUNDING THE GENERATOR.
.The Na_tionalElectricat Code requires that. the frame and
external electrically conductive parts of this generator b_,
propedvconnected to. an approved earth ground_,-Loca!I
elec_cal.:codes _mm/_atsOrequir.e,pr.opergrounding of the
unit. For that purpose, a GROUNDING LUG is provided
on the control panel (Fig. 2). Generally,. connecting a No.
12 AWG (American WIre Gauge) stranded copper wire to
the grounding lug and 10an earth-driven copper or brass
;grounding<rod:,.(eleclrode)' pm._des_:adequate protection
_againstelectrical: shock (Fig:, 2L However, local-code,_.
..may!ivary vwide!y; Consult_with a ,local electrician for,
grounding requirements in your area.
-w%9 SCREW -- L.J
GROUNDING ROD
FIG.2
Proper grounding of generator will help prevent electrical
shock in the event of a ground fault condition in the
generator or in connected electrical devices, Proper
grounding also helps dissipate static electricity, which.,
often builds up in ungrounded devices.
IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS OPERATING YOUF_
GENERATOR, PLEASE CALL THE GENERATOR
HELPLtNE AT 1-800-222-3136.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
Add Oil:
Place generator on a level surface and remove oil fil!plug.
Fill with SAE 30 detergent oil to point of overflowing for oil
fill plug (Fig. 3). POUR SLOWLY. DO NOT OVERFILL.
Oil capacity ofengine is21 ounces (.62 Liters or 1-1/4 U.S.
)ints).
OIL FILL
PLUG
.RG:31 .........
When_oilsumpis,futl,:install and tighten oil fill ptug.,Use
:no special:additives _th recommended oils. ""
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