Craftsman 580.327270 User Manual

OWNER’S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

580.327270

PORTABLE OENERATOH.

CUSTOMER

HELPLINE

1-800-222-313«

HOURS:

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

(CST)

CAUTION:
Read and Follow
alt Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment

CRAFTSMAN

120 VOLT/2500 WATT

A-C GENERATOR

Assembly
Operation
Customer Responsibilities
Service and Adjustment

Repair Parts

Part No. 99372 Revision 1 (4/2/96)

SEARS, ROEBUCK and CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

SAFETY RULES

CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG VMRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CON

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

ADJUSTING OR MAKING. REPAIRS TO YOUR GENERATOR.

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IMPORTANT

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

ENCLOSURE, INCLUDING THE GENERATOR COMPARTMENT OF A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE {RVi; IS DANGEROUS.
FIRE OR AN EXPLOSION MAY RESULT. NO USER PERFORMED MODIFICATIONS, INCLUDING VENTING OF EXHAUST

AND/OR COOLING VENTILATION, WILL ELIMINATE THE DANGER.

If this unit is used for backup power in the évent of
a utility power failure, take the foliowing steps: BE
FORE CONNECTING THE GENERATOR TO AN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OPEN THE MAIN CIR
CUIT BREAKER OR MAIN SWITCH SERVING

THE SYSTEM TO ISOLATE THE GENERATOR
SYSTEM FROM THE 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 lethal electrical shock. Never permit
any unqualified personis) to 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 extremely

hot DO NOT operate this equipment in areas where

combustible material such as grass, leaves or paper

products can come in contact with the muffler.

Maintain all wiring, extension cords, etc., in good

condition. 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 Electrical Code requires that the gen

erator be properly connected to an approved earth

ground. Local electrical codes may also require

proper grounding of toe unit See ASSEMBLY sec

tion for more grounding information.

Wire gauge sizes of wiring and cord sets must be

large enough to handle toe maximum electrical load
to which they will be subiected. Most déyices ré­quire cord sets rated 125 AC volts at 20 to 30
amperes or 250; AC volts at 20 amps <or greater).

Some devices may require a higher or lower rating.

Refer to toe Owner's manual of toe electrical device
for toe manufacturer's recommendations. Cord

sets that are too small in diameter or too long will

overheat, become damaged and may cause prop

erty damage and/or electrical shock.
The generator engine consumes oxygen and gives

off DEADLY;;carbon monojdde gas through its ex-

haustsystemvThis dangerous gas, if breathed in

sufficient concentrations, can cause unconscious
ness or even deato. Operate this equipment out
doors only, in well ventilated areas where exhaust
gases cannot accumulate and endanger people or
animals.

WARNING:

The engine exhaust from this product

contains chemicals known to the State

of California to cause cancer, birth

defects, or other reproductive harm.

Gasoline is extremely FLAMMABLE and its vapors
are EXPLOSIVE. Comply with ail laws regulating
toe storage and handling of gasoline. DO NOT

permit smoking, open flames, sparks or heat in toe

vicinity while handling gasoline. Avoid spilling

gasoline on a hot engine. DO NOT fill foel tank
while engine is running or hot Clean off any spilled
gasoline before starting engine.

DO NOT fill feel tank completely full. Allowroom at

top of tank for fuel expansion or fuel may expand

and overflowonto a hot engine.
Drain all gasoline from tank before transporting your

generator inside your car or other vehicle.
DO NOT store toe 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

DO NOT insertany objector tool through cooling air
slots or openings of the engine or generator, even
if toe engine is not running. Damage to toe unit or
personal injury may result

DO NOT attempt to change toe engine governed

speed.. Factory settings are correct when you re
ceive toe unit Excessively high engine speeds may

result in injury or damage to'equipment

DO NOT use toe unit if it has been damaged. Repair

or replace all damaged or defective components

before you run toe unit

DO NOT permit children to operate or service toe

generator.

Read your Owner's Manual carefully. Only persons

who are familiar with these safety rules and have

been properly instructed in toe use of this product

should be permitted to use toe product

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT

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

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Crafts
man Generator. It has been designed, engineered and
manufeciured to give you the best possible dependability

and performance.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Generator Specifications

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily
remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Cen­ter/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 instructions will
enable you to assemble and maintain your generator prop
erly. Always observe the 'SAFETY RULES."

MODEL
NUMBER

SERIAL

NUMBER

DATE OF
PURCHASE

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.

580.327270

RATED MAXIMUM
POWER

RATED VOLTAGE ,
RATED MAXIMUM

LOAD CURRENT
RATED FREQUENCY
PHASE

2500 Watts {2.5 kW)
120 Volts a-c

20,8 a-c amperes
60 Hz at3600 rpm
Single Phase

Engine Specifications

RATED HORESPOWER
DISPLACEMENT
SPARK PLUG: Type:

Set Gap to:

GASOLINE CAPACITY

OIL (1-1/4 U.S. pints)

In tile State of California a spark arrestor is required by law
{Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).
Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on

federal lands.

5 at 3600 rpm

10.49 CU, in. (172cc)

Champion RJ-8C or
or equivalent

0.030 inch (0.76mm)
3 U.S. quarts
SAE 30 oil

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

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

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

working order by the owner/operator.
You can order a spark arrestor muffler through your Sears

Service Center.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

• Follow regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and

using your generator,

• Followthe instructions under'1V!aintBnance''and "Stor
age''sections of this Owner's Manual.

FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY

For two years-from the date of 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 warranty applies for only ninety days from the

date of purchase;
Warranty service is available by returning the generator to the nearest SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPART­MENT throughout the United States.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES

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MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT ....

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
WARRANTY..

OPERATION........

MAINTENANCE

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS..

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Air Cleaner

Assembly ...........................

Before Starling

Carburetor............................

Circuit Breakers
Cord Sets
Customer Responsibilities ... 1

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Gasoline..................

Grounding Wing Screw ..

Lubrication

Maintenance

Agreement

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

Engine maintenance

General Recommendations

Generator Maintenance ...

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SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
STORi<«3E

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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS...

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WIRING DIAGRAM.........................

REPAIR PARTS

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EMISSIONS WARRANTY

PARTS ORDERING.........................

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Safely Rules...... inside cover

Service and Adjustments

Carbureter............................. ...9

Engine Speed
Service Recommendations ...9
Specifications
Starting Engine
Stopping Engine..

Storage .................................

Troubleshooting...................

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Engine

Carburetor adjustment

Oil level................................

Speed

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Electrical Loads

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Oil Level..............................

Operation
Overloading

Parts, repair

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12-20

Warranty

Parts

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Emission Control
Wattage Reference Guide.
Wiring Diagram

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OPERATIOIM

KNOW YOUR GENERATOR

READ THIS OWNER'S I^NUiN- AN& YOUR GENERATOR. Gompare *6;
illusiratlons with your generator, to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this
manual for ftjlure reference.

120 VOLTS 'DUPLEX" RECEPTACLES — May be used

to supply electrical povwr for the operation of 120 volts at 2O-AMP A-C CIRCUIT BREAKER — Protects the gener-

20 amps a-c, single phase 60 Hz, a-c electrical lighting, 3^, 3335^3, 0,3,103^. Breaker is "push to resef

applicance, tool and motor loads. lypg

R ECOIL STARTER — Used for starting the engine manu- CLEANER — Filters intake air as it is drawn through

the engine.

f Tank holds three U.S. Quarts of unleaded g ^ p gisjQifgg — Provides the power needed to generate
Sasoline. 2400 watts of AG output

OPERATION

Your a-c generator was completely assembled at the fac
tory. It is ready for use after it has been property serviced

W!^ the recommended lubricating oil and fuel.
IP YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE ASSEMBLY'

OF YOUR GENERATOR, PLEASE CALL THE GENER
ATOR HELPLINE AT 1-800-222-3136.

IMPORTANT: ANY ATTEMPT TO RUN THE ENGINE

BEFORE IT HAS BEEN SERVICED WITH THE RECOM
MENDED OIL WILL RESULT ÍN AN ENGINE FAILURE.

TO REMOVE GENERATOR FROM CARTON

• Set the carfori on a flat rigid surface with THIS SIDE

UP’ arrows pointing upward.

• Carefully open the fop flaps of shipping carton.

• Cut down corners atone end of shipping carton and lay

that side of carton down flat

• Remove packing material, carton fillers, ett.

• R emove generator from shipping carton.

TO ADJUST GUIDE HANDLE

Your generator is equipped with a wheel kit for easy
manuevering. After you remove the generator from the
canon you complete toe following tasks to ready to gener
ator for use :

• Loosen knobs of toe guide handle as shown in Fig. 1.

• Raise toe guide handle as also shown in Fig. 1 and

tighten toe knobs to hold toe handle in place.

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the grounding lug and to an earth-driven copper or brass
grounding rod (electrodef provides adequate protection

iagainst electrical shock {Fig; 2). However, local codes

may vary widely Cohsult with a local electrician for
grounding requirements in your area.

Proper grounding of generator will help prevent electrical

shock in toe event of a ground fault condition in toe

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 Y0Ul(
GENERATOR, PLEASE CALL THE GENERATOR
HELPLINE AT 1-800-222-3136.

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GROUNDING THE GENERATOR.

The National Electrical Code requires that toe frame and
externa i electrically conductive parts of this generator bg

properly connected to an approved earth ground, Locaji
electrical codes may also require proper grounding of toe
unit For that purpose, a GROUNDING LUG is provided
on toe control panel (Fig. 2). Generally, connecting a No.

12 AWG (American Wm Gauge) stranded copper wire to

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

Add Oil:

Place generator on a level surface and remove oil fill plug.
Fill with SAE 30 detergent oil to point of overflowing for oil
fill plug (Fig. 3). POUR SLOWLY. DO NOT OVERFILL.
Oil capacity of engine is 21 ounces (.62 Liters or 1-1/4U.S.
pints).