D20346
• SAFETY GUIDELINES
• ASSEMBLY
• OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE
• TROUBLESHOOTING
• REPAIR PARTS
IMPORTANT:
Read the Safety Guidelines
and All Instructions Carefully
Before Operating
Model No.
919.670031
Sold by Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ont. M5B 2B8
120 VOLT • 3000 WATT
GENERATOR
D20346 Rev 0 2/28/00
OWNER'S
MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
The Craftsman Warranty, plus a Maintenance Agreement,
provide maximum value for your Sears products. Con-
tact your nearest Sears store for details.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Read and observe the safety rules.
Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and
using your generator.
Follow the instructions under “Customer Responsibili-
ties” and “Storage” sections of this owner’s manual.
HORSEPOWER 6.5
GASOLINE CAPACITY 4 GALLONS/15.1 LITERS
OIL CAPACITY 20 OZ/0.6LITERS
Warranty................................................... 2
Safety Guidelines.................................. 3-8
Assembly............................................... 9
Operation .......................................... 10-13
Maintenance ..................................... 14-16
Service Adjustments ............................. 16
Storage ................................................... 17
DATE PURCHASED:
MODEL NO:
SERIAL NO:
STORE WHERE PURCHASED:
ADDRESS:
CITY:
TELEPHONE:
Record the above information about your unit
so that you will be able to provide it in case of
loss or theft.
Troubleshooting Guide.......................... 17
Emissions Control System Warranty
Statement............................................... 18
Generator Parts ................................19-23
Engine Parts .....................................24-27
How To Order Parts................ Back Cover
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN GENERATORS
For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman generator is maintained and operated accord-
ing to the instructions in this owner’s manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material and
workmanship.
If your Craftsman Generator is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90
days from the original date of purchase.
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ENGINE
For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman engine is maintained and operated according
to the instructions in this owner’s manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material and
workmanship.
If your Craftsman engine is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies only for 90 days
form the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover: Expendable items such as spark plugs and air
filters, which become worn during normal use.
Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including damage resulting from no oil being
supplied to the engine or failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in
this owner’s manual, are not covered under warranty.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE GENERATOR TO THE NEAREST SEARS SER-
VICE CENTER. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary
from PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.
Sold by Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ont.
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CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate
injury.
This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to
protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information,
we use the symbols to the right. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious
injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may
result in property damage.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided,
could result in death of serious
injury.
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
Attempting to connect generator di-
rectly to the electrical system of any
building structure.
Back feeding electricity through a
building’s electrical system to the
outside utility feed lines could en-
danger repair persons attempting to
restore service.
Attempting to connect to the incom-
ing utility service could result in
electrocution.
Restoration of electrical service while
the generator is connected to the
incoming utility could result in a fire or
serious damage if a isolator switch is
not installed.
Failure to use a double throw transfer
switch when connecting to a struc-
tures electrical system can damage
appliances and WILL VOID the
manufacturers warranty.
Never backfeed electricity through
a structure's electrical system.
To connect to a structure's electri-
cal system in a safe manner,
always have a Double-Throw
Transfer Switch installed by a
qualified electrician and in compli-
ance with local ordinances. (When
installing a Double-Throw
Transfer Switch, a minimum of
10 gauge wiring must be used.)
HAZARD
HOW TO PREVENT ITWHAT COULD HAPPEN
RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE
When using this product basic precautions should always be
followed including the following:
• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS •
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This product is not equipped with a spark arresting muffler. If the product will be used around flammable
materials, or on land covered with materials such as agricultural crops, forest, brush, grass, or other similar items,
then an approved spark arrester must be installed and is legally required in the state of California. It is a violation
of California statutes section 130050 and/or sections 4442 and 4443 of the California Public Resources Code,
unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrestor, as defined in section 4442, and maintained in effective
working order. Spark arresters are also required on some U. S. Forest service land and may also be legally
required under other statutes and ordinances.
This product may contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm. This warning is given in compliance with California Proposition 65, as
detectable amounts of chemicals subject to proposition 65 may be contained in this product.
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READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR.
Operation of generator in rain, wet,
icy, or flooded conditions.
Use of worn damaged, undersized
or ungrounded extension cords.
Placing generator on or against
highly conductive surface, such as
a steel walkway or metal roof.
Improper connection of items to
generator.
Operation of unit when damaged, or
with guards or panels removed.
Water is an excellent conductor of elec-
tricity! Water which comes in contact
with electrically charged components
can transmit electricity to the frame and
other surfaces, resulting in electrical
shock to anyone contacting them.
Contact with worn or damaged exten-
sion cords could result in electrocution.
Use of undersize extension cords could
result in overheating of the wires or at-
tached items, resulting in fire.
Use of ungrounded cordsets could pre-
vent operation of circuit breakers and
result in electrical shock.
Accidental leakage of electrical current
could charge conductive surfaces in
contact with the generator.
Exceeding the load capacity of the gen-
erator by attaching too many items, or
items with very high load ratings to it
could result in overheating of some
items or their attachment wiring result-
ing in fire or electrical shock.
Attempting to use the unit when it has
been damaged, or when it is not func-
tioning normally could result in fire or
electrocution.
Removal of guarding could expose
electrically charged components and
result in electrocution.
Operate generator in a clean, dry,
well ventilated area. Make sure
hands are dry before touching unit.
Inspect extension cords before use
and replace with new cord if re-
quired.
Use proper size (wire gauge) cordset
for application see chart in the As-
sembly section of this manual.
Always use a cordset having a
grounding wire with an appropriate
grounding plug. DO NOT use an
ungrounded plug.
Place generator on low conductiv-
ity surface such as a concrete
slab.
ALWAYS operate generator a
minimum of six feet from any
conductive surface.
Read the load rating chart and in-
structions in the Wattage Calcula-
tion section. Make sure that the
summation of electrical loads for all
attachments does not exceed the
load rating of the generator.
Do not operate generator with me-
chanical or electrical problem. Have
unit repaired by an Authorized Ser-
vice Center.
Do not operate generator with pro-
tective guarding removed.
RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE (cont’d)
HAZARD
HOW TO PREVENT ITWHAT COULD HAPPEN
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READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR.
RISK OF FIRE
Turn engine off and allow it to cool
before adding fuel to the tank.
Equip area of operation with a fire
extinguisher certified to handle
gasoline or fuel fires.
Add fuel to tank in well ventilated
area. Make sure there are no
sources of ignition near the
generator.
Store fuel in a OSHA approved
container designed to hold gaso-
line. Store container in secure
location to prevent use by others.
Operate generator in a clean, dry,
well ventilated area a minimum of
four feet from any building, object
or wall. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT
INDOORS OR IN ANY CON-
FINED AREA.
Gasoline and gasoline vapors can
become ignited by coming in contact
with hot components such as the
muffler, engine exhaust gases, or from
an electrical spark.
Cigarettes, sparks, fires, or other hot
objects can cause gasoline or gaso-
line vapors to ignite.
Improperly stored fuel could lead to
accidental ignition. Fuel improperly
secured could get into the hands of
children or other unqualified persons.
Materials placed against or near the
generator or operating the generator
in areas where the temperature
exceeds 104° F. ambient (such as
storage rooms or garages) can
interfere with its proper ventilation
features causing overheating and
possible ignition of the materials or
buildings.
Attempting to fill the fuel tank while
the engine is running.
Sparks, fire, hot objects
Improper storage of fuel
Inadequate ventilation for genera-
tor
Never attempt to “speed-up” the
engine to obtain more perfor-
mance. Both the output voltage
and frequency will be thrown out
of standard by this practice,
endangering attachments and the
user.
Use care in filling the tank to avoid
spilling fuel. Make sure fuel cap is
secured tightly and check engine
for fuel leaks before starting
engine. Move generator away
from refueling area or any spillage
before starting engine. Allow for
fuel expansion. Keep maximum
fuel level ¼ inch below the tip of
the fuel tank. Never refuel with the
engine running.
Engine speed has been factory set to
provide safe operation. Tampering
with the engine speed adjustment
could result in overheating of attach-
ments and could cause a fire.
Spilled fuel and its vapors can be-
come ignited from hot surfaces or
sparks.
Tampering with factory set engine
speed settings.
Overfilling the fuel tank –
fuel spillage.
HAZARD
HOW TO PREVENT ITWHAT COULD HAPPEN
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READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE
RISK OF BREATHING - INHALATION HAZARD
Operate generator in clean, dry,
well ventilated area. Never
operate unit in enclosed areas
such as garages, basements,
storage, sheds, or in any location
occupied by humans or animals.
Keep children, pets and others
away from area of operating unit.
Breathing exhaust fumes will cause
serious injury or death.
Gasoline engines produce toxic
carbon monoxide exhaust fumes.
HAZARD
HOW TO PREVENT IT
WHAT COULD HAPPEN
Risk of Injury and Property Damage When
Transporting Generator
If generator is equipped with a fuel
shut-off valve, turn the valve to the
off position before transporting to
avoid fuel leaks. If generator is not
equipped with a fuel shut-off valve,
drain the fuel from tank before
transporting. Transport fuel only in
an OSHA approved container.
Always place generator on a
protective mat when transporting
to protect against damage to
vehicle from leaks. Remove
generator from vehicle immedi-
ately upon arrival at your destina-
tion
Fuel or oil can leak or spill and could
result in fire or breathing hazard,
serious injury or death can result. Fuel
or oil leaks will damage carpet, paint
or other surfaces in vehicles or
trailers.
Fire, Inhalation, Damage to Vehicle
Surfaces
HAZARD
HOW TO PREVENT IT
WHAT COULD HAPPEN
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READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR.
• Review and understand all of
the operating instructions and
warnings in this manual.
• Become familiar with the
operation and controls of the
generator. Know how to shut it
off quickly.
• Equip area of operation with a
fire extinguisher certified to
handle gasoline or fuel fires.
• Keep children or others away
from the generator at all times.
Always use a U.L. listed voltage
sensitive surge protector to
connect voltage sensitive appli-
ances such as TV, computer,
stereo equipment. Failure to use
a U.L. listed voltage surge
protector will void the warranty
on your generator.
Notice: A multiple outlet strip is
not a surge protector make sure
you use a U.L. listed voltage surge
protector.
All sources of energy include the
potential for injury. Unsafe operation
or maintenance of your generator
could lead to serious injury or death
to you or others.
Any gasoline operated household
generator will incur voltage variations
causing damage to voltage sensitive
appliances or could result in fire.
Operation of generator in careless
manner.
Operation of voltage sensitive appli-
ances without a voltage surge pro-
tector.
RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION
HAZARD
HOW TO PREVENT IT
WHAT COULD HAPPEN
Raising or suspending generators
equipped with lift rings improperly
Generator could fall causing serious in-
jury or death to you or others.
Improper raising or suspending can
cause damage to the generator.
Always use proper connecting
procedures as described in this
manual when connecting cables,
chains, or straps for raising or
suspending generators equipped
with lift rings.
Always use cables, chains, or
straps rated at 2000 lbs working
load or more to raise or suspend
generator.
Generator will not operate properly
and will cause damage to the genera-
tor and could cause serious injury or
death to you or others.
Operating generator while suspended Never operate generator while
suspended or in an unlevel posi-
tion. Always operate generate on
a flat, level surface.
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RISK FROM LIFTING
HAZARD
HOW TO PREVENT ITWHAT COULD HAPPEN
The generator is too heavy to be
lifted by one person. Obtain
assistance from others before you
try to move it.
Serious injury can result from at-
tempting to lift too heavy an object.
Lifting a very heavy object.
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR.
RISK OF MOVING PARTS
HAZARD
HOW TO PREVENT ITWHAT COULD HAPPEN
Never operate generator with
guarding or cover plates removed.
Avoid wearing loose fitting clothing
or jewelry which could be caught
by moving parts.
The generator contains parts which
rotate at high speed during operation.
These parts are covered by guarding
to prevent injury.
Contact with moving parts can
result in serious injury.
HAZARD
HOW TO PREVENT ITWHAT COULD HAPPEN
During operation, touch only the
control surfaces of the generator.
Keep children away from the
generator at all times. They may
not be able to recognize the
hazards of this product.
Contact with hot surfaces, such as
engines exhaust components, could
result in serious burns.
Contact with hot engine and
generator components.
RISK OF HOT SURFACES
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Read owner’s manual. Do not attempt to operate equipment until you have read Owner’s
Manual for Safety, Assembly, Operation, Maintenance, and Storage Instructions.
ASSEMBLY
CARTON CONTENTS
NOTE: Left and right describes the location of a part
with the operator facing the outlet panel.
TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY
1 - Box Cutter or Knife
REMOVE GENERATOR FROM CARTON
• Open carton from top.
• Cut carton along dotted lines.
• Remove all carton inserts.
• Remove generator through opening in carton.
IMPORTANT: Before any attempt to start your genera-
tor be sure to check engine oil (See Adding Engine Oil
paragraph in the Operation section on page 12 of this
manual.)
1 - Owner's Manual
1 - Generator
GROUNDING THE GENERATOR
A grounding lug is supplied with the generator for use
when required by local electrical ordinances. Refer to
article 250 of the National Electrical Code to clarify
any needed grounding information. Your local electric
company or a certified electrician should be able to
help you with this information.
NOTE: Your engine is already grounded to the frame
by a grounding strap.
Grounding Lug
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OPERATION
Read this Owner’s Manual and Safety Rules before operation of your Generator. Compare this illustra-
tion with your generator to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save the
manual for future references.
KNOW YOUR GENERATOR
FUEL TANK- Capacity of 4 US gallons/15.1 liters.
CHOKE CONTROL- Used to start cold engine.
ENGINE ON/OFF SWITCH- Sets engine in starting
mode for recoil starter - Stops running engine.
FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE (located on engine) - Used
to shut off the flow of fuel to the engine.
ENGINE OIL FILL- Check and fill engine with oil.
AIR CLEANER- Includes filter element cartridge and
foam pre-cleaner that limits the amount of dirt that
enters the engine.
CIRCUIT BREAKER- Protects the generator from
overloading.
120 VOLT RECEPTACLE- Used to supply 3000 watts
of electrical power. Protected by two 15 amp circuit
breakers.
RECEPTACLES
Your generator is equipped with a duplex 120 volt
receptacle. The unit is also equipped with two 15 amp
and one 25 amp circuit breakers to protect the unit
against electrical overload. If the circuit breakers trip,
unplug electrical load from receptacle. Let circuit
breaker cool down and then push circuit breaker
button to reset.
120V 15A
120V 15A
15 amp Circuit
Breakers
ENGINE OIL FILL
AIR CLEANER
FUEL TANK
120 VOLT
RECEPTACLES
CIRCUIT
BREAKERS
FUEL CAP
ENGINE OIL DRAIN
CHOKE
CONTROL
ENGINE
RUN/STOP
SWITCH
FUEL SHUT
OFF VALVE
25 amp
Circuit
Breaker
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OBTAINING ELECTRICITY FROM
GENERATOR
There are basically two ways to obtain electricity from
a generator:
• Use of extension cords directly from the genera-
tor to the appliance, lights, tools, etc.
• Use of a double-throw transfer switch installed
directly to the main electrical supply outside of
the house.
Extension Cord
When using an appliance or tool at a considerable
distance from the generator, a 3-wire extension cord
that has a 3-blade grounding plug and 3-slot recep-
tacle that accepts the tool's plug MUST be used in
order to reduce the risk of electrical shock. A cord of
adequate size must be used. A minimum of 12 gauge
wire size with at least a 20 amp draw can be used.
When amperage exceeds 20 amps a 10 gauge wire
size should be used.
An extension cord that is hot
to the touch is overloaded.
Repair or replace damaged extension cords
immediately.
GENERATOR CAPACITY
Exceeding the rated capacity of your generator can
result in serious damage to your generator and
connected electrical devices. You should observe the
following to prevent overloading the unit:
• Starting and running wattage requirements should
always be calculated when matching a generators
wattage capacity to the appliance or tool.
• There are two types of electrical appliances that
can be powered by your generator:
A. Items such as radios, light bulbs, television
sets, and microwaves have a "resistive load".
Starting wattage and running wattage are the
same.
B. Items such as refrigerators, air compressors,
washer, dryer, and hand tools that use an
electrical motor have an "inductive load".
Inductive load appliances and tools require
approximately 2 to 4 times the listed wattage
for
starting the equipment. This initial load
only lasts for a few seconds on start-up but is
very important when figuring your total
wattage to be used.
NOTE: Some inductive appliances and tools will list
on the motor name plate, the starting and running
voltage and amperage requirements. Use the follow-
ing formula to convert voltage and amperage to
wattage: (Volts X Amp = Watts)
• Always start your largest electric motor first, and
then plug in other items, one at a time.
The guide is provided to assist you in determining the
appliances and tools that can be ran with the wattage
capacity of your generator.
Connecting Generator To Main Electrical
Supply
Potential hazards exist when a electrical generator is
connected to the main electrical supply coming into
the house. It is at that point that the generator could
feed back into the utility company’s system causing
possible electrocution of workers who are repairing
electrical lines. To avoid back feeding of electricity into
utility systems, a double-throw transfer switch
should be installed between the generator and utility
power. This device should be installed by a licensed
electrician and in compliance with all local electrical
codes.
NOTE: When installing a Double-Throw Transfer
Switch, a minimum of 10 gauge wiring must be used.
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Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a
minimum of 85 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Never fill fuel tank com-
pletely. Fill tank to 1/2" below the bottom of the
filler neck to provide space for fuel expansion.
Wipe any fuel spillage from engine and equip-
ment before starting engine.
• Do not overfill.
Never fill fuel tank indoors.
Never fill fuel tank when engine is running or
hot. Do not smoke when filling fuel tank.
To Start Your Generator
Never run engine indoors or
in enclosed, poor ventilated areas. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
ordorless and deadly gas.
• Move the choke control located on the engine to
"CHOKE" position.
NOTE: No choke is required on warm engines. Make
sure choke is in the "NO CHOKE " position on warm
engine starts.
• Turn the fuel shut-off valve located on the engine
to the ON position.
Gasoline
Your generator engine is 4 cycle. Use unleaded fuel
only. Never mix oil with gasoline.
• Remove gas cap.
• Add unleaded gasoline, slowly, to fuel tank.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
Always check engine oil level
before every start. Running
engine low of oil or out of oil could result in
serious damage to the engine.
Adding Engine Oil
Your generator has been shipped without oil in the
engine. Begin by removing the oil dipstick and plug.
Start pouring the oil in slowly.
The engine will hold approximately 20 ounces of oil. To
check the oil, clean and replace the dipstick. Do not
screw the dip stick in when checking the oil level. Next,
remove the dipstick to check the level. The oil dipstick
is clearly marked with lines that tell you when the
engine has enough oil. Do not fill above this point.
NOTE: When adding oil to the engine crankcase, use a
high quality detergent oil classified “For Service
SF,SG,SH” rated SAE 30 weight. Use no special additives.
Select the oil’s viscosity grade according to your expected
operating temperatures.
Oil Fill
Plug
Fill To
Overflowing
"NO CHOKE "
position
"CHOKE "
position
CHOKE
Fuel Shut-off valve
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