Craftsman 580.32727 User Manual

OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

580.327270

CUSTOMER _'-\.

HELPLINE -\\

I-soo-===-3136 120 VOLT / 2500 WATT

Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m

HOURS: l

(CST) I

CAUTION: '

LRead and Follow

all SafetyRule s L L andlnstructions

Before Operating

This Equipment

• Assembly

• Operation

• Customer Responsibilities ° Service and Adjustment

• Repair Parts _ _

...........L. SEARS' ROEBUCK and CO., HoffmanEstates,..tL _ 60179U,S,A,

Part No. 99372 Revision I (4/2/96)

SAFETY RULES

_ AUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WiRE WHERE IT CANNOT CON" _#1_

TACT SPARK PLUG, TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING,

ADJUSTING OR MAKING. REPAIRS TO YOUR GENERATOR,

::IMPORTANT

THISGENERATOR IS DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. USING THIS GENERATOR INSIDE ANY BUILDING OR

ENCLOSURE, INCLUDING THE GENERATOR COMPARTMENT OFA RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (RV)_ IS DANGEROUS. FIRE OR AN EXPLOSION MAY RESULT. ,NO USER PERFORMED MODIFICATIONS, INCLUDINGIVENTING OF EXHAUST

AND!OR COOLING VENTILATION, WILL ELIMINATE THE DANGER.

• If this unit is used for backup power in the event of autility power failure, take the following steps: BE-

FORE CONNECTING THE GENERATORTO AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OPEN THE MAIN CtR,

CUlT BREAKER OR MAIN SWITCH SERVING

THE SYSTEM TO ISOLATE THE GENERATOR

SYSTEM FROMTHE ELECTRIC UTILITY. FAIL, URE TO ISOLATE THE GENERATOR AND UTIL-

ITY SYSTEMS MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO

THE GENERATOR AND MAY ALSO RESULT IN

INJURY OR DEATH TO ELECTRIC UTILITY WORKERS DUE TO BACKFEED OF ELECTRI- CAL ENERGY.

• This generator supplies dangerously high electrical

voltages. Use care to preventextremely hazardous and possibly lelhal electrical shock. Never permit

any unqualified person(s) _ operate or service the unit.

• DO NOT operate this equipment in the rain, while standing in water, while barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet. Dangerous electrical shock will result

• The spark arrestor muffler can become ex_'emely hot. DO NOT operate thisequipment in areas where

combustible material such as grass, leaves or paper

products can come in contact with the muffler.

• Maintain all v.iring, extension cords, etc., in good

condilJon. Worn, bare, frayed, or otherwise dam- aged wiring and cord sets may cause dangerous

electrical shock and may also result in damage to equipment and/or property.

• The National Etectrcal Code requires thatthe gen- erator be propedy connected to an approved earth

ground. Local electrical codes may also require

proper grounding ofthe unit See ASS EMBLY sec-

Oon for more grounding information.

• Wire gauge sizes of wiring and cord sets must be

large enough to handle the maximum electrical load

to v_nich they ,will:be: subjected; Most devices.re-,

quire cord sets rated 125 AC volts at 20 to 30 .....

amperes or 250:AC ,volts at 20 amps (or greater)..: _ e,_ DONOT use the unitifit has,been damaged. Repair

Some devices may require a higher or lower ra_ng_ .... , 'or :replace :all damaged i:or :defeclJve .components

Refer to the Owner's manual of the eleCtrcal device before .you run the unit.

for the manufacturer's, recommendations. Cord

•sets that are too small in diameter or too long will overheat; become damagedand:maycause: prop-.,

erty damage and/or electrical shock.

The genera_r engine,_c0nsumes oxygenand gives

off DEADLY:_carbon monoxide gas through itsex-"

• haust system:;_-'This.dangerous,:gas, if breathed in LOOK FOR THIS SYMBO:L TO' POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT I

MEANS "ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED."

sufficient concentrations, ican;cause unconscious-

ness or even death. Operate this equiprr_nt out-

doors only, invveUventilated; areas v_ere exhaust

gases cannot accumutate:andendanger people or

animals.

Theengineexhaustf..romthisproduct

contains chemicals Knownm the State

of California to cause cancer,birth

defects,or other reproductiveharm.

I I I'111' I'll III

• Gasoline is extremely FLAMMABLE and its vapors are EXPLOSIVE. Comply wit_ all la_ regulating the storage and handling of gasoline. DO NOT

permit smoking, open flames, sparks or heat in the vicinity while handling gasoline. Avoid spilling

gasoline on a hot engine. DO NOT fill fuel tank while engine is running or hot. Clean offany spilled gasoline before starting engine.

• DO NOT fillfuel tank completely full. _,Jlowroom at top of tank for fuel expansion or fuel may expand and overftowonto a hot engine.

• Drain all gasoline from tank before transporting,your

generator inside your car or other vehicle.

• DO NOT store the generator with fuel in tank where gasoline vapors might reach an open flame, spark,

or pilot light, as on a furnace, water heater, dryer, etc. FIRE or an EXPLOSION might result.

• DONOT insertany objector toolthrough cooling air

slots or openings of the engine or generator, even if the engine is not running; Damage to the unit or personal injury" may result.

• DO NOT attempt to change the engine governed speed.. Factory se_ngs are correct when you re-

ceive the unit. Excessively high engine speeds may result in injury or damage to'equipment

DO NOT permit children to operate or service the

generator.

Read you_ Owner's Manual carefully. Only persons who are familiar with these safety rules and have

been propedy instructed:in the use of this product

: shoutdbe _permitted:to: use 1he product

CONGRATULATIONS on yourpurchase ofa Sears Crafts- man Generator. it has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability

and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily

remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Cen-

ter/Department or call the 1-800 number listed in this man-

ual. We have competent, well-trained technicians and the

proper tools to service or repair this unit Please read and retain this manual. The instruc_ons wilt

enable you to assemble and maintain your generator prop- erly. Alvvays observe the 'SAFETY RULES."

MODEL NUMBER 580.327270

SERIAL NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

PRODUCT SPE CIFICATIONS

Generator Specifications

RATED :MAXIMUM POWER. 2500 Watts (2.5 kW)

RATED VOLTAGE 120 Volts a-c RATED MAXIMUM

LOAD)CURR ENT 20.8 a-c amperes RATE DFRE OUEN CY 60 Hz at 3600 rpm

PHASE Single Phase

Engine Specifications

RATED HORESPOWER 5 at 3600 rpm

DtSPLAC EMENT 10.49 Cu. in. (172cc) SPARK PLUG: Type: Champion RJ-8C or

or equivalent

Set Gap to: 0.030 inch (0.76mm)

GASOLINE CAPACITY 3 U.S. quarts

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE

FOUND ON A DECAL ATTACHED TO THE GENER-

ATOR STATOR CAN. YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER

AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE

PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

MAINTE NANCE AG REE ME NT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this prod- uct Contact your nearest Sears store for details.

OIL (1-I/4 U.S. pints) SAE 30 oi!

In the State of California a spark arrestor is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).

Other states may have similar lav,s. Federal laws applyon federal lands.

NOTE: If you equip your generator with a spark arreslor muffler, the spark arrestor must be maintained in effective

working order by the ov_er/operator.

You can order a spark arrestor muffler through your Sears

Service Centsr.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

• Fotlowregular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your generator.

• Followtheinstructionsunder'Maintenance"and "Stop

age"sections of this Ovvqer's Manual.

FULLTWO YEAR WARRANTY

For two years from the da_eof purchase, Sears will repair any defect in material or workmanship in this generator at no charge.

If the generator is used for commercial or rental purposes, this werranty applies for only ninety days from the date of purchase:

Warranty-.service is available by returning the generator to the nearest SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DE PART-

MENT throughout the United States,

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you mayalsohave:other rights; which vary from state to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., DePartment 817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES ....._.................. :.............. INSIDE COVER

MAINTENANCE AGR EEMENT ;;..;.,.;...;.;......... ......... ......17

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........................... ............ 1

WARRANTY..............................................:.....................1

OPERATION .......,................................. ................. •..... 3-6

MAINTENANCE. ......................... .......... ,.i ................... 7-8

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................... 9-10

-A-

Air Cleaner ............. 7, 8

Assembly : ............... 4

-B-

Before Starting ............ 4

-C-

Carburetor ............... 9

Circuit Breakers .......... 5,6

Cord Sets ................ 5

Customer Responsibilities ... 1

Gasoline ................. 5

Grounding Wing Screw ..... 4

Lubrication .............. 5,7

Ma intenance

Agreement .................. 1

Cleaning generator. ; ;.......,. 7

Enginemaintenance........... 7

GeneralRecommendations ..... 7

Generator Mainl_nance........ 7

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-M-

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS ................................ 10_

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS .;....................... ;...:;....

WIRING DIAGRAM ....................................................... 13

REPAIR PARTS ............................ ;.......................... 14-20

EMISSIONS WAR RANT'( ............... ,....................... 21-22

PARTS ORDERING ........................... ,....... BACK COVER

Safety Rules ...... inside cover

Service and Adjustments

Carburetor.................. 9

Engine Speed................ 9

Service Recommendations... 9

Specifications .............. 1

Starling Engine ............ 5

Stopping Engine ............ 6

Storage .................. 9

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Troubleshooting ........... 10

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-E-

E ngine

Carburetor adjusVnent ......... 9

Oit level ..................... 7

Speed ...................... 9

EtecVical Loads ........... 5

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Oil Level ................ 5, 7

Operation ............... 3-6

Overloading .............. 6

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Parts, repair ........... 12-20

Warranty

Parts....................... 1

Emission Convol ......... 18-19

Wattage Reference Guide .... 6

Wiring Diagram ........... 11

• OPERATION

KNOW YOUR GENERATOR

R E:ADTHiS OWN ER'S MAN UAL AN D SAFE _IR ULEs BE F0R E oP ERATING YOUR GENEF_AT(3R. Compare i_e i_i

ittustra_onsV_th your generator, to familiarize yourself with 1he locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

FUEL TANK

5 H.P. ENGINE

GUIDE

CIRCUIT

DUPLEX RECEPTACLES

120 VOLTS 'I_UPLEX" RECEPTACLES -- May be used to supply electrical power for the operalJon of 120 volts at 20 amps a-c, single phase, 60 Hz, a-c electrical ligh_ng, applicance, tool and motor loads.

MUFFLER

AIR CLEANER

PRIMER SWITCH

CARBURETOR

20-AMP A-C CIRCUIT BREAKER m Protects 1he gener-

ator against electrical overload. Breaker is "push to reset" type.

RECOIL STARTER -- Used for sl_rlJngthe engine manu- AIR CLEANER -- Fit_ers intake air as it is drav_ l_rough ally, the engine.

FUEL TANK -- Tank holds l_ree U.S. auarts of unleaded " 5 H.P. ENGINE -- Provides the power needed to generate

'gas0iine_ 2400, v_tts of AC output.

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_q in Fig. 1 and _ghten the knobs lO hold the handle in place.

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.

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

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 is 21 ounces (.62 Liters or 1-1/4 U.S.

)ints).

OIL FILL PLUG

.RG:31 .........

When_oilsumpis,futl,:install and tighten oilfill ptug.,Use

:no special:additives _th recommended oils. ""

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