Craftsman 580.327071 - Manual (Page 12)

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITiES
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The Owner/Operator is responsible for making sure that all
periodic maintenance tasks are completed on a timely
basis; that all discrepancies are corrected; and that the unit
is kept ciean and properly stored. Never operate a dam­
aged or defective generator. Follow the recommendations
in the SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS chart on page 9.
CAUTION: DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE
FROM SPARK PLUG AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT
CANNOT COME IN CONTACT WITH YOUR SPARK
PLUG BEFORE WORKING ON YOUR GENER­
ATOR.
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CAUTION: Never insert any object or tool through
the air cooling slots, even if the engine is not
running. Damage to the unit or personal injury may
result
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
CHECKING OIL LEVEL
See OPERATION section on Page 7 for information on
checking oil level Oil level should be checked prior to each
use or at ¡east every eight hours of operation Keep oil level
maintained.
CHANGING OIL
Change oil after first 8 hours of operation. Change oil every
50 hours thereafter If you are using your generator under
dirty or dusty conditions, or in esctremely hot weather,
change oil more often.
Change oil while engine is still warm from running, as
follows:
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CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug and keep It away from spark plug.___________
Clean area around oil drain plug, remove plug (Fig. 14)
and drain oil completely into a suitable container,
GENERATOR MAINTENANCE
Generator maintenance constists of keeping the unit clean
and dry Operate and store the unit in a ciean dry environ­
ment where it will not be exposed to excessive dust, dirt,
moisture or any corrosive vapors. Cooling air slots in the
generator must not become clogged with snow, leaves,or
any other foreign material
Check the cleanliness of the generator frequently and dean
when dust, dirt, oil, moisture or other foreign substances
are visible on its exterior surface
NOTE: We DO NOT recommend using a garden hose to
clean generator. Water can enter the engine fuel system
and cause problems in additon, if water enters the gener­
ator through cooling air slots, some of the water will be
retained in voids and cracks of the rotor and stator winding
insulation. Water and dirt buildup on the generator internal
windings will eventually decrease the insulation resistance
of these windings
TO CLEAN THE GENERATOR;
« Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean
= A soft, bristle brush may be used to loosen caked on
dirt, oil, etc
» A vacuum cleaner may be used to pick up loose dirt
and debris
• Low pressure air (not to exceed 25 psi) may be used
to blow away dirt Inspect cooling air slots and open­
ings on the generator. These openings must be kept
clean and unobstructed.
<• Remove oil dipstick and insert a clean fill funnel into
extended oil fill opening. Fill engine crankcase to
dipstick FULL mark. Do not overfill above that mark,
About 3 pints is required POUR SLOWLY.
® When engine crankcase is filled to proper level, instai!
and tighten oil fill plug
REPLACE SPARK PLUGS
Remove and replace spark plugs every 100 operating
hours or once annually, whichever comes first See EN­
GINE SPECIFICATIONS on Page 1 for recommended
spark plugs Set gap (Fig 15) on spark plug to 0 .030 inch
(0.76mm)
A CAUTION! DO NOT blast clean spark plugs. Clean
with pen knife or wire brush and solvent
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