Craftsman 580327700 Owner’s Manual

8 FT$

20oo Watt

A-C G÷r_erator

i_,_ode_No,

580.327700

CAUTION: Before using this
product, read this manual and

follow all Safety Rules and

Operating Instructions°

HOURS: Mon. - Fri, 8 a.m. to 5 p_m, (CST)

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

Part No 996£4 Draft I (3113197)

SAFETY RULES 2-3
ASSEMBLY 4.

OPERATION 5-8
MAINTENANCE 9-t0
SERVICE AND ADJUSTtvtENTS 11

STORAGE 11
TROUBLESHOOTING 12

REPLACEMENT PARTS 13-19

HOW TO ORDER PARTS ...... BACK PAGE

L_MtTED ONE Y=AR WARRANTY ON .... '= .... '

For one year from the date of purchase, when tMs Craftsman Generator is maintained and operated according

to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in materiai and workman-

ship
if this generator is used for commercial purposes, this walranty applies lor only 90 days from the date of pur.-

chase If [his Generator is used for rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days after date of pur.-
chase

This warranty does not cover:

° Expendable items such as spark plugs and air filters, whictq become worn during normal use
o Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including failure to maintain the equipment accord..

ing to the instructions contained in the owner's manual
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE GENERATOR TO THE NEAREST SEARS
STORE OR OTHER CRAFTSMAN OUTLET IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to

state.

"" Cr_AF __MAN GENERATOR

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO,, D1817 WA, Hoffman Estates, 1L 60I79

CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place the wire where it cannot contact the spai'k

plug. To prevent accidental starting when setting up, transport#_g, adjustinc_ or makin_ rep_irs to
your Generator..

DANGER: This generato[ is designed for outdoor use only. Do not use this genel'ator inside a_y
building m' enclosure including the generatm" compartment of a recreational vehicle (RV). Fire of an

eY,plosion may result. No user' performed modifications, includi_'_g ve_'_tincjof exhaR._standi'ot' cook

ing ventilation, will eliminate the danger. Also, allow at least b._ofeet of clearance on all sides of

the generator even while operating the unit outdoors.

CAUTION: Before using this p_oduct,
read this manual and follow all Safety

Rules and Operating Instructions°

o The generator produces dangerously high voltage that can

cause extremely [_azardouselectrical shock Avoid contact
with bare wires, terminals, etc, Never permit any unquali-

fied personto operate or service the generator

. Never handle any kind of electrical cord or device while

standing in water, while barefoot or while hands or feet are
wet. Dangerous electrical shock wilt result

The National Electric Code requires the frame and external

electrically conductive parts of generator be properly con-
nected to an approved earth ground Local electricai codes

may also require proper grounding of the generator
Consult with a local electrician for grounding requirements

in your area.

Use a ground fault circuit interrupter it1any damp or highly
conductive area (such as metal decking or steel work)

Do riot _.tseany worn, bare, frayed or otherwise damaged
electrical cord setswith the generator. Using any defective

cord set may result in electrical shock or damage to equip-

ment and!or property.
Operate generator only on level surfaces and where,it will

not be exposed to excessive moisture, dirt, dust or co_ro-
siva vapors,

GasolineishighlyFLAMMABLEanditsvaporsare
EXPLOSIVEDonotpermitsmoking,openflames,

sparksorheatinthevicinitywhilehandlinggasoline
AvoidspillinggasolineonahotengineComplywith

alttawsregulatingstorageandhandlingofgasoline

, DonotoverfillthefueitankNways allow room for fuel

expansion li tank is overfilled, iuet can overflow onto
a hot engine and cause FIRE or an E>(PLOSION

, Never store generator with fuet in tank where gasoline

vapors might reach an open ltame or spark or pilot
tigh! (as on a furnace, water healer ol clothes dryer)
FIRE or an EXPLOSION might result

, Generator exhaust gases contain DEADLY carbon

monoxide gas- This dangerous gas, ifbreathed in suf-
ficient concentrations, can cause unconsciousness or

even death Operate this equipment only in the open

air where adequate ventilation is available

,, The engine-generator requires an adequate flow ol

cooling air for its continued proper operation Never
operate the unit inside any room or enclosure where

the free flow of cooling air intoand out ofthe unit might

be obstructed Without sufficienl cooling air flow, the
unil quickly overheats, damaging the generator or

nearby property,

,_ Allowat least 2 feet of clearanceon all sides d genera-

tor, even while operating unit outdoors, or you could
damagethe unit.

o, Never start, or stop, the engine-generator with electri-

cal loads connected to receptacles with the connected

devices turned ON Startthe engine and let it stabilize
before connecting electrical loads Disconnecl all

electrical loads before shutting down the generator

,, Do not insert any object through cooling slots of the

engineogenerator You coulddamage the unil or injure
yourself

Never operate generalor {a) in rain, (b) in any
enclosed compartment; (c) ii engine speed changes;

(d) if connected electrical devices overheat; (e) if elec-
trical output is lost;(f) if engine or generator sparks; (g}
if flame or smoke is observed while unit is running; (h)

if unit vibrates excessively

Note: In the State of Cafifornia a spark arrestor is

required by law (Section 4442 of the California
Public Resources Code) Other states may have

similar taws Federal taws apply on federal lands
Note: If you equip the engine of your Generator with

a spark arrestor muffler, the spark arrestor must be
maintained in effective working order by the
owner/operator

You can order a spark arrestor (part # 398067)
through your Sears Service Center

LOOK FOR THIS SYtVtBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, ]

tT MEANS "ATFENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED."

t

CARTON CON'TENTS 120-VOLT CORD SETS
Tt_efollowing parts are shipped loose with your

Generator:
" Main Unit -- Generator with wheels and guide handle

o Wire Form
o Battery Charge Cabtes

Become familiar with each piece before assembling the
Generator Check all contents against the illustration on

Page 6 If any parts are missing or damaged, call the
Gene_atoI Helpline at t-800-222-3136.

Use only high qualibi, weIFinsutated, extension cords with
the generator's 120-volt type electrical receptacles

..,y ,.

TO REMOVE GENERATOR FROM

CARTON

o Remove loose parts included with Generator
. Slice two corners at guide handle end of carton from

lop to bottom so the panel can be folded down flat,
then remove all packing material

. Raise guide handle and secure in place

Loosen knobs

to raise handle,,

Check the ratings of all extension co_dsbefore you use
them Extension cord sets used should be rated 125 volts

at 15 ac amps or greater for most electrical devices
Some devices, however', may not require this type of

exfension cord Check the owner's manuals of those
devices for the manufacturer's recornmendations

120--volt Receptacles.

ill

fi'//

_ Tighten knobs

"t when handle is

straight.

J

i-._

.. Remove the unit by rolling it out the opening in the

carton, then check carton for additional loose parts

HOW TO SET LIP YOUR GENERATOR

For the most part, your Craftsman Generator has been
assembled at the factory You must, however, attach the

wire form
o Insert the wire support

Keep extension cords as short as possible, preferably
less than 15 feet long to prevent voltage d{op and possi-

ble overheating of wires

GROUNDING THE GENERATOR.

The National Electrical Code requires that the frame and
external electrically conductive parts of this generator be
properly connected to an approved earth ground Local
electrical codes may also require proper grounding of the

unit. Foethat purpose, a grounding wing nut is provided
on top of base plate

Generally, connecting a No !2 AWG (American Wire
Gauge) stranded copper wire to the grounding lug and to

an earth-driven copper or brass grounding rod (electrode)

provides adequate p_otection against electrical shock
However, local codes may vary widely. Consult with a

local electrician for grounding requirements in your area
Propel grounding of generator wilt help prevent electrical

shock in the event of a ground fault condition in the gen-
erator or in connected electrical devices Proper ground-

ing also helps dissipate static electricity, which often

builds up in ungrounded devices.

KNOW YOUR GENERATOR

t I •Bead the ot_ her s rnanuat and safer3, rut_s before op_ratin_ your ggnerator Compare the illustrations with your

Generator to familiarize yourself with the locations d various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future ref-
erence

Guide Handte

Form

H.P, Engine

Drain P_ug

120 Volts Rece

t20 VOLTS RECEPTACLES _ May be used to supply
electrical power for the operation of t20 volts at I5 amps

ac, single phase, 60 Hz, ac electrical lighting, appliance,
tool and motor toads

RECOIL STARTER -- Used Ior starting the engine man-
ually.

15-AMP AC CIRCUIT BREAKER _ Protects the genera-

tor against electrical overload Breaker is push to reset

type

Volts DC Receptacle

15-AMP AC Circuit Breaker

AIR CLEANER -- Filters intake air as it is drawn through
the engine.

5.5 H P, ENGINE -- Provides the power needed to gen-
erate 2000 watts of AC output

12-VOLTS DC RECEPTACLE _ Recharge a dis-
charged 12 vofts automotive type battery through this
receptacle

FUEL TANK _ Tank holds 1 6 quarts of unleaded gaso-
line

HOW TO USE YOUR GENERATOR
IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS operating your

Generator, please call the Generator helpline at t-800.-

222-3136

CONNECTING ELECTRICAL LOADS

Use this generator to operate t20 volts, single phase, 60
Hz, ac lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads

o DO NOT connect 240 volts to 120 volts outlets.

DO NOT connect any 3-phase loads to panel recepta-

cles

,, DO NOT connect any 50 Hz loads to the generato_
Add up rated watts of all lights, tool, appliance and motor

loads you are powering at one lime This total should
NOT be greater than (a) generator's rated wattage
capacity, or (b) circuit breaker [ating of the receptacle
supplying power See "Don't Overload the Generator" on

Page 8

CHARGING A BATTERY

WARNING: Storage Batteries give off

,&

explosive gas while charging. An explo-

sive mixture will remain around a bat-

tery for a long time after it has been

charged. The slightest spark can ignite

the gas and cause an explosion. Such

an ezpiosion can shatter the battery
and cause blindness or other serious

injury.

A

Your generator has the capability of recharging a discharged
12-vottautomotive or utility style storage battery. Do not usei

the unit to charge any 6-volt batteries. Do not use the unit to

crank an engine having a discharged battery. To recharge

12-vottbatteries, proceed as follows:

,, Check fluid level in all battery cells, if necessary, add

o If the battery is equipped with vent caps, make sure they

WARNING: DO NOT uermit smoking,
ope_ flame, sparks or any other source

of heat around a battery. DO NOR use a
lighter or other flame for checldng bat-

tery fluid levels. We arprotective gog-

gles, rubber apror_ andrubber gDoves
when working around a battery. Battery
electrolyte fluid is an extremely caustic

sulfuric acid solution that can cause

severe burns. DO NOT permit fluid con-
tact with eyes, skin, c6othing, etc. If

spill occurs, flush area with clear water

immediately.

ONLY distilled water to cover separators in battery cells, o
Do Not Use Tap Water,

ate installed and are tight, o

o

If necessary, cfean battery posts or terminals.
Connectbatterychargecableconnectorplugto panefrecepta-

cleidentifiedbythe .,'_erdstz-VOL I b

12-VOLT D_C.

o Connect battery chargecable clamp with red handle to bat.

tery post el terminal indicated by a POSITIVE, POS or (+)

. Connect batterychargecable clamp with black handle tobat-

terypost orterminalindicatedby a NEGATIVE,NEG, or(-)

,, Start engine see "ToStart the Engine" on Page 7) Letthe

engine run while battery recharges.

,' When battery has charged, shut down engine (see

"Stopping the Engine"below)

NOTE: Use an automotivehydrometer to test-battery stateof
charge and condition. Follow the hydrometer manufactureCs

instructions carefully. Generally, a battery is considered to be
at !00% state of charge when specific gravity of its fluid (as

measured by hydrometer) is 1.260 or highel'o

-_ _OPPQNG THE ENGINE
Unplug all electrical loads from generator panel recep-

tacles. Never start or stop engine with electrical
devices plugged in and turned on.

Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to stabi-
lize the internal temperatures of engine and genera-

tot

Move stop switch to "OflF position,

BEFORE STAF_'r0NG THE GEt,,_ER_'TOR

To operate tile engine you will need to dc_the following:

ENGINE OiL

Note: When adding oit to the engine crankcase in the

future, use only high quality detergenl oil rated with API

service classification SF and SG rated SAE 30 weight
Use no special additives

Select the oil's viscosity grade according to your expect-

ed operating temperature

colder _ 32'F _ warmer

5W30 SAE 30

Although multi-viscosity oifs (5W30, 10W30, etc )
improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils
will result in increased oil consumption when used above

32"F Check your engine oil level more frequently to
avoid possible damage from running low on oil Oil sump

capacity is 20 ounces
o Place Generator on a level surface

o Cfean area around oil flit and remove oil dipstick

IMPORTANT: It is irnportan_ to prevent gurr, deposits
from forming in essential fuel system parts such as the

carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose or tank during storage
Also, experience indicates that aicohot-bfended fuels

(called gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can attract mois-

ture which leads to separation and formation ol acids

during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
of an engine while in storage

To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be

emptied before, storage of 30 days or longer Drain the
gas tanlq start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines

are

and carburetol Use fresh fuel next
See "Storage" Instructions on page 1! for additional

I information

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the

fuel tank or permanent damage may occur

Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap

• Add "UNLEADED" regular gasoline, slowly, to fuet
tank.

o install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline

empty

season

"TO START THE ENGINE

Unplug all electrical loads from generator receptacles
before starting the engine. NEVER start or stop
engine with electrical devices plugged into the panel

receptacles and turned on.
Move engine CHOKE CONTROL LEVER to "RUN"

position

loke Control Lever

o Wipe dipstick ctean.
o Pour oil into the oil fill opening until oil reaches FULL

mark on the dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL

o Install oil dipstick, hand tighten securely.
ADD GASOLINE

WARNING NEVER fill fuel tank indoors.

A

NEVER fill fuel tank when engine is running
or hot, DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke

when filling the fuel tank°
CAUTION: Do not overfill the fuel tank.

Always leave room for expansion.

Use regular UNLEADED gasoline with the Generator
engine Regular leaded gasoline may also be used if
UNLEADED is not available Fuet tank capacitY is t 6

U S quarts

o Move STOP SWITCH to "ON" position

Sto Switch

Ifengineiswarm,closechokeonlypartwayorleave
itfullyopenAwarmengineneedslesschotdngthan
acotdengine

Graspstartergripandpullslowlyuntityoufeelsome

resistanceLetropereturnslowlyThenpullcordout

withrapidfullarmstrokeLetropereturnsfowlyDo

notletrope"snapback"againststarter
Ifengine"hunts"orfaltersafterstarting,apptychoke

untilenginebeginsrunningsmoothlyThenreturnthe
choketotileopenpositionifenginecontinuesto

hunt,youmayneedtohavethecarburetoradjusted

SeeSERVICEANDADJUSTMENTSonPage10

DON'T OVERLOAD 'THE GENERATOR

This generatol is equipped with one 15-amp circuit
breaker The receptacle is protected against electrical

overload with the 15-amp breaker Overloading a genera-
tor in excess of its rated wattage capacity can result in
damage to the generator and to connected electrical

devices Observe the following, to prevent overloading
tile unit:

Add up the totat wattage of all electrical devices to be
connected at one time This total should NOT be

greater than the generator's wattage capacity

WATTAGE REFERENCE GUIDE

RUNNING

WA'Tf'S

*Air Conditioner (12,000 Btu) 1700
Battery Charger (20 amp) 500

Bolt Sander (3") 1000
Chain Saw 1200

Circular Saw (6-I 2P') 800 to t000
Coffee Maker 1000

"Compressor (t HP) 2000
"Compressor' (314 HP) I800

"Compressor (tl2 PiP} t400
Curling Iron 700

*Freezer 500

Disc Sander (9_) !200
Edge Trimmer 500

Electric Nail Gun 1200
Electric Range (one element) 1500

Etectric Skillet I250
*Furnace Fan (1/3 HP) !200

Hair Dryet 1200
Hand Drill (1°) 1100

Hand Drill (t12") 750 to 1000;

Hand Drill (318") 500
Hand Drill (ti4") 250
Hedge Trimmer' 450

The _ated wattage of lights can be taken from light
bulbs The rated wattage of tools, appliances and

motors can usually be found on a data plate or decal
affixed to the device

!I the appliance, tool or motor does not give wattage,
multii31y120 volts times ampere rating to determine

watts (volts x amps = watts)

Some electric motors, such as induction types, require
about two and a half _imes more watts of power for

starting than for running This surge of powel lasts
only a few seconds when starting such motors Make
sure you allow for this high starting wattage when
selecting electrical devices to connect to your genera-
tot, First, figure the watts needed to start the largest

motor Add to that figure the running watts of all
other connected loads

The Wattage Reference Guide below is provided to

assist you in determining how many items your generator
can operate at one time

RUNNING

WATTS

Impact Wrencll . .. 500

*,Jet Pump ....................... 800

Lawn Mower ................ t 200

Light Bulb . !00

Microwave Oven ................. 700

*Milk Cooler ......................... 1100

Oil Burner on Furnace ..................... 300

Oil Fired Space Heater (140,000 Btu) . . 400

Oil Fired Space Heater (85,000 Btu} ..... 225

Oil Fired Space Heater (30.000 Btu) . 150
*Paint Sprayer, Airless (ti3 HP) . . 600

Paint Sprayer, Airless (handhold) ........... t50

Radio .............................. 50 to 200

*Refrigerator ............ 600

Siow Cooker .... 200

*Submersible Pump (1-I/2 HP) ....... 2800

*Submersible Pump (1 HP) .......... 2000

*Submersible Pump (I/2 HP) .................... 1500

Sump Pump .......................... 600

'Table Saw (10") ...................... 1750 to 2000

Television ............... 200 to 500

Weed Trimmer ............................. 500

* Allow 2-1/2 times the listed watts for starting these devices

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CUSTOI'#_E_ RESPONS_BFLITJES

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL fN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE HOURLY OPERATING INTERVAL

REGULAnSERVICE

Eveq, 25 I Every 50 Evaq, 100

Use Yearly Yeady SERVICE DATES

MAINTENANCE TASK I ......... Yeady

ENGINE .................... l

Check oil level ............... I X ........................

Change engine oil _ !
Service air cieaner I X'" }

Prepare for storage Prepare unit for storage if it is to remain idle for longer t 1

1 Before Each Hours or 1 Hours or Hou_s or

i

i

]

lthan30day ! I

$ Change oil niter iirst 8 hours of operation then after every 50 hours

Change sooner when operating under heavy load or high ambient temperature

"" Clean more o{ten under dirty or dust,,, conditions.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS _ Once a year you should clean or replace the spark

Generator Specifications

Rated Maximum Power

RatedVoltaae

2000Watts _2.:OkW)
120 Volts AC

Ratedmaximum
LoadCurrent

Rated Frequencf
Phase

16,7AC AmPeres
60Hz at 3600 mm

Single Phase

Engine Specifications

RatedHorsepower
Oisp!acement

5.5 at 3600rum
11,57cubicinches

Spai'kPlug: Type: Champion RCJ8

or equivalent

Set Gap to: 0.030 inch [0.76turn)
GasofineCapacity 1.6 U,S, ctuaris
Oil I20 oz.,capa,gity),, SAE 30weiahl

SolidSlate Ignition 00125 inch
Air Gap

GENERAL RECOMMENDAT}ONS

The warranty of the Generator does not cover items that
have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To

receive full value from the warranty, operator must main-
tain Generator as instructed in this manual

Some adjustments witI need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your Generator

Atl adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual should be made at least once each season

Follow the recommendations in the "Customer
Responsibilities" chart above

plug and clean or replace the air filter A new spark
ptug and clean air fittel assure proper fuel-air mixture
and hetp your engine run better and last longer

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 generator,

GENERATOR _aAINTENANCE

Generator maintenance consists of keeping the unit clean
and dry Operate and store the unit in a clean dry envi-
ronment 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 ol the generator frequently and
clean when dust, dirt, oil, moisture or other foreign sub-

stances 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 addition, if water enters the gen_
orator through cooling air slots, some of the water wilt be

retained in voids and cracks of the rotor and stator wind-
ing 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 suriaces clean

• A soft, bristle brush may be used to ioosen caked on
dirt, oil, etc

A vacuum cleaner may be used to pick up loose dirt
and debris

Low pressure air (notto exceed 25 psi) may be used
to blow away dirt inspect cooling air slots and open-

ings on the generator These openings musl be kept
clean and unobstructed

CAUTION:NeverInsertanyObjectortool |

A throughtheair'coolingslots,evenifLhe

e_._nqine is not running

ENGINE MAIN'TENANCE

CHECKING OIL LEVEL
Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least

every 5 hours of operation Keep oil level maintained

CHANGING ENGINE OIL
Change oil aftel first 8 hours of operation Change oil

every 50 hours thereafter-. If you are using your
Generator under extremely dirty or dusty conditions, or in

extremely hot weather, change oil more often
Change oi! wl_ile engine is still warm from running, as fol-

lows:
, Drain fuel tank by running Generator until fuel tank is

empty

• Clean area around oil drain plug, remove oil fi!l
cap/dipstick Wipe dipstick clean

o Tip your Generator as shown Remove oil drain plug

to drain oi! completely into a suitable container When
crankcase is empty, return the Generator to its upright

position

SERVICE AIR CLEANER

Your engine willnot run properly and may be damaged if

J

you run it using a dirty air cleaner
Clean or _eptace the air cleaner once every 25 houls of

operation or once each year, whichever comes first

Clean or replace more often if operating under di_ or
dusty conditions Replacements are available at your

local Sears Authorized Sewice Center
To clean or replace the air cleaner, follow these steps:

o Loosen screw

o Remove air cleaner cover carefutty The screw will

stay with the cover

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COVER

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Fill engine crankcase with recommended oil untit oil
Ievel is at FULL point on dipstick Do not overfill

above that mark About 20 ounces is _equired POUR

SLOWLY

When engine crankcase is fitied to proper level, install

and tighten oil captdipstick

CLEANIREPLACE SPARK PLUG
Change the spark plug every !00 hours of operation or

once each year, whichever comes first This wilt help
your engine to start easier and run better. Replace with

Champion RJ-SC or equivalent type spart( plug. Set
spark plug gap 0.030 inch (O.76mm).

SET PLUG GAP AT 0.030 inch

{0.76 ram)

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Remove the air filter and examine it for damage
To service the paper' air filter clean it by tapping it

gently on a flat surface. If very dirty or damaged,

replace the air filter DO [,tOT oil the air filter

Reassemble all parts and fasten securely to the

engine with the screw

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ENGINE SPEED

CAUTION: Engine speed was property

A

adiusted at the factory and should require

no additional adjustment,, Do not a_empt to
change engine speed° tf you believe the

engine is running too fast or too stow, take

your generator to an authorized Sears
Sen, ice Center for repair and adjustment,

CHANGING ENGINE GOVERNED SPEED
WILL VOID ENGINE WARRANTY.

Your generator engine runs a_a constant speed This
constant operating speed is maintained by a mechanical,

flyweight type, fixed speed governor DO NOT try to

adjust the governed speed setting for the following rea-
sons:

.. High engine speeds are dangerous and increase the

risk of personal injury or damage to equipment

Low engine speeds impose a heavy load on the
engine when sufficient engine power is not available
and may shorten engine life

The generator will supply correct rated ac frequency
and voltage only at tile proper speed Some connect-

ed electrical devices could be damaged by incorrect
frequer_cy andlor voltage

CARBURETOR

tf you thint.',your carburetor needs adjusting, see your
nearest Sears Sel_dce dealer Engine performance may

be affected above 4,000 feet in altitude To improve
engine performance, see your nearest Sears Service
dealer

GENERAL

The generator should be started at least once every

seven days and allowed to run at least 30 minutes If this
cannot be done and you must store the unit for more

than 30 days, use the following information as a guide to
prepare it for storage,

LONG TERM STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: NEVER store engine with fuel

in tank indoors or in enclosed, poorly VentF
lated areas where fumes may reach an
open flame, spark or pilot light as on a fur-

nace, water heater, clothes dryer or other
gas appiiance_

It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in
essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel
filter, fuel hose or tank during storage Also, experience
indicates that alcohol-blended fuels (called gasohol,
ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to

separation and formation of acids during storage, Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system of an engine white in

storage

To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be

emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Follow
these instructions:

_ROTECT FUEL SYSTEM

WARNING: Drain fuel into approved con-
tainer eutdoors, away from open flame.. Be

sure engine is cool. Do not smoke..

CHANGE OIL
Whiie engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase Refill

with recommended grade

OIL CYLINDER BORE

_. CAUTION! Avoid spray from spark plug

hole when cranking engine stowiyo

Remove spark plug and pour about 1/2 ounce (15rnl)
of engine oil into the cylinder. Cover spark plug hole

with rag Crank slowly to distribute oil.

Install spark plug Do not connect spark plug wire

GENERATOR:

Clean the generator as outlined on Page 9 ('%o Clean
the Generator")

Check that cooling air slots and openings on genera-
tor are open and unobstructed

OTHER STORAGE TIPS:

o Do not store gasoline from one season to another

• Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust
Rust and!or dirt in your gasoline wil! cause problems

. If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give

protection from dust and dirt BE SURE TO EMPTY
THE FUEL TANK.

Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that
does not retain moisture

Remove all gasoline from the fuel tank to prevent gum
deposits from forming on these parts and causing
possibte malfunction of engine

Run engine until engine stops from lack of fueI

• Store generator in clean, dry aTea
IMPORTANT: NEVER cover your Generator while

engine and exhaust area are warm

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PROBLEIVl

Engineisrunning,but no
ACoutpuI isavailable

CAUSE

1One of thecircuilbreakersisopen
2 Faultingenerator

3.Poorconnectionor detective
cordset

4 Connecteddeviceisbad

CORRECTION

1 Resetcircuitbreaker"

2 ContactSea_'sServiceFacility
3 Checkandrepair.

4 Connectanotherdevicethat

isin goodcondition

Enginerunsgoodatno-loadbut"bogs
down"whenbads are connected

Enginewillnol start;orstads
andrunsrough

Engineshutsdown duringoperation t Out ofgasoline 1 Flitfuef tank

Enginelackspower 1 Loadis toohigh 1 See"Don'tOverloadlhe Generator"

1 Shortcircuitin a connectedload

2 Enginespeedis toostow
3 Generatoris overloaded

4 Shortedgeneratorci_cuit

I Run/StopSwitch settoSTOP
2 Diriyaircteaner
30ul ofgasoline

4.Stalegasoline

5 Sparkplugwire notconnected

tosparkplug

6 Badsparkplug.
7 Wateringasoline
80verchoking

9 Excessivefyrich fuelmixture.
10,Intakevaivestuckopenor'closed
11Enginehaslostcompression

12,{nlakevalvestuckopenor closed.

2,Lowoiltevel, 2, Fill crankcaset{) properlevel,

2 Dirt'),airfitter 2 Replaceair filter

1 Disconnectshortedelectrical

load

2 ContactSearsServiceFacility
3 See"Don'tOverloadthe

Generator"

4 ContactSearsServiceFacility
t Setswitchto RUN.

2 Cleanor reptaceair cleaner

3 Fillfueltank
4 Draingas tank;fill withfreshfuel
5 Connectwiretosparkplug

6 Replacesparkplug
7 D_aingastank;iill withfreshfuel
8 Openchokefullyand crankengine

9 ContactSearsServiceFacility
10 ContactSearsServiceFacility
11 ContactSearsServiceFacility.
12 ContactSearsServiceFacifity

Engine"hunts"orfalters t

1Chokeis openedtoosoon

2 Carburetoris runningtoorich

or toolean

Movechoke16halNvaypositionuntil
enginerunssmoothty

.

ContactSearsServiceFacility

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GRAFTS_AN2D0O _&_attAC Generator 580.327700
Oontro! Panel _ E}_pioded View and Parts List

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ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION
1 9e_37

2 66818

3 99_7
4 93418
5 845430
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7 Tb_7-E)

8 83514
9 84198
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CAP,CIRCUIT

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CFIAFTSMAN 2000 Watt AC Generator 580,327700
Main Unit -- Exploded View

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