Craftsman 580.327270 - Manual (Page 9)

MAINTENANCE
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The Owner/Operator is responsible for making sure that ail
periodic matniBnance tasks are completed on a timely
basis; thatall discrepancies are corrected; and that the unit
is kept clean and properly stored. Never operate a dam­
aged or defective generator.
GENERATOR MAINTENANCE
Generator maintenance consists of keeping the unit dean
and dry. Operate and store the unit in a clean dry environ­
ment VAihere 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\d using a garden hose
to clean the generator, Wator can enter the engine foe!
system and cause problems. In addition, if water enters the
generator through cooling air slots, some of the water will
be retained in voids and cracks of the rotor and stator
winding insulation. Water and dirtbuiid-up on tee generator
internal windings will eventually decrease tee insulation
resistance of teese windings.
TO CLEAN THE GENERATOR:
• Use 3 damp dote to wipe exterior surfaces clean.
• Use a soft bristle brush 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 psil may be used
to blowaway dirt Inspect cooling air slots and opening
on tee generator. These openings must be dirt clean
and unobstructed.
A CAUTION: NEVER INSERT ANY OBJECTOR 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 4 for information on
checking oil level. Oil level should be checked before each
use or at least every five hours of operation. Keep oil level
maintained.
CHANGING OIL
Change oil after first 2 hours of opera lion. Change oil every
50 hours thereafter. If you are using your generator under
dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather,
change oil more often.
CAUTION: DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE
FROM SPARK PLUG AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM
SPARK PLUG. DO THIS EVERY TIME YOU PER­
FORM ANY MAINTENANCE ON THE ENGINE OR
THE GENERATOR.
Change oil while engine is still warm from running, se
follows;
• Clean area around oil drain plug, remove plug (Fig. 7)
and drain oil completely into a suitable container.
V№en oil has drained, install and tighten oil drain plug.
FIG. 7
• Remove oil fill plug and insert a clean fill fennel into
plug opening. Fill engine crankcase with recom­
mended oil until oil level is at point of overflowing.
About 21 ounces is required. POUR SLOWLY.
• Wten engine crankcase is filled to proper level. Install
and tighten oil fill plug.
SERVICE AIR CLEANER
Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged if
you run it using a dirty air cleaner.
Clean or replace tee air cleaner paper filter (Fig. 81 once
every 1CX) hours of operation or once a year, whichever
comes first Clean or replace more often if operating under
dusty or dirty conditions.
A CAUTION: NEVER RUN THIS UNIT WITHOUT THE
COMPLETE AIR CLEANER SYSTEM INSTALLED
ON THE ENGINE. THIS COULD RESULT IN PRE­
MATURE WEAR TO THE ENGINE.