Sears 919, 329, 150 User Manual

SEARS

OWNER'S

MANUAL

Model No.

919,329150

m4PORTANT;

Read the Safety Guidelines
and All Instructions Carefully
Before OpsmUng

Sold by Sears R'oebuok and Co., HoffTnan Estates, I1. 60179 U.S.A.

D2Gs_ Rev.o e/WOO

120/240 VOLT • 5500 WATT

GENERATOR

• SAFETY GUIDELINES

• ASSEMBLY

• OPERATION

• MAINTENANCE

• TROUBLESHOOTING

• REPAIR PARTS

Warranty ...................................................... 2

Safety Guidelines ..................................... 3-8

Assembly ................................................ 9-11

Operation ............................................. 12-15

Maintenance ........................................ 16-17

Service Adjustments ................................ 18

Storage ...................................................... 18

Troublesho_ing Guide ............................. 19

Generator Parts ................................... 20-24

Engine Parts ........................................ 25-29

Emissions Statement .......................... 30-31

How To Order Parts .................... Back Cover

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MODELNO: --

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STORE WHERE PURO_D;.

ADDRESS:

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Reoord the above information about your unit
so that you will be able to provide it in case of

lose or theft.

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON SEARS GENERATORS

Foroneyearfromthe date ofpurchase,whenthisSearsgetlarater!8mainle4nedandoperatedamm_lingtotheInstruc-
tJon8inthb owner'smaflual,Seamwillrepolr,free of charge,anydefectInmatedel_ndworkmanship.

IfyourSearsGenerateris usedfo_commemlalormntaipurposes,thiswsrrenlyappliesforonly90d_yefromtheordinal

dale of purchase.

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON SEARS ENGINE

Forone yearfromthedateof pur_., whenthisT_ engineismaintained ;Indoperatedam_=rdingtothe Isetmc-
Uoi18inthisowner'smanual,:SeerswiJ!mJ_, frm)of charge,orff defe_ inmaterialandworlqcanshfp.

HORSE POWER 10 HP i
GASOLINE CAPACITY' 7 GALLON

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OIL CAPACITY 26 07-

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

"TheCraftsmanWartime, plusa Maintenance Agreement,

provide maximum valuefor your Seam products. Con-
toct your nearast _nrs store for detmls.

CUSTOMER RESPON$1BIUTIES

Reed and observe the safety rules.
Follow a regular sohedule in maintaining, caringfor and

using your generator.
Follow the instructions under "Customer Resporalbll|-

ties"and "Storage" sections of tbls owner's manual.

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Ifyour Te¢t_ hengineisusedforcommercialor rentalpurposas,this warrantyapplies_ for gOdw_'sfromthedat_

ofpurchase.Ths warrantydoesnot cove.,:.Expandable]tamssuchasspark_ug8 end airfirm. which becomew_rn
duringnormaluse,

_oaJm ne__ becau_o of opa_tor _use or negll_ense, Including damage rea_tln_ from no _1 being 8uppfled to

IRe englne or fallem to maintein the equll_nalt eccar_ng to _ Irm_uctic_s €_tsinea in thl8 owners manU_, are not

covered under wwr_.
WARRANI'Y SERVIGE ISAVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE GENERATOR TO THE NEAREST SEAP_ SERVICE CENTER.
_dS warrardy givse yOUSpeolflClegal rlghle _ yOu may aiso have other rights, which vow from b-lATE TO STATE.

Seam, Roebuck and Co,, DI817 WA, Hoffman I=otates, IL 60179

ThismanualcontainsinformeflcmthatIII important for you to Knowand underetond. This information relatesto

proteotlng YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS, To h_dpyou recognize this information,

we use the symbo/s to the right. Please read the manual and pay attention to these eeouorm.

DANGER Indicatesanimminentlyhazardoussituation CAUTIONledlcakm a potentiallyhazardousedtuaifon
Which,W_Otavoided, willresultin_ whloh,if notavoided,may nmJR in

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WARNING ]ndi_tea a potentiallyhazardouss;tuation CAUTIONusedwithoutthesafety alertsymbolindicmesa
which,ifnot avoided,_ resultIn_ potentiallyhazardoUssifuatlanwhich, if riotavoided+may

],1,_. .e_if inmua_ubnm_.

This produot is not equipped with a spark arresting muffler. Ifthe pmduot will be used around flammable

materials, or on land covered with materials such as agrtcuRumlcrops, forast, brush, grass, or other similar items,
then an approved spark arrester must be installed andis legally required In the stats of CaJ'rromia.It isa violation
of California statutes section 130050 and/or sections 4442 and 4443 of theCalifOrnia PubAc;Rasoumes Code,

unless the engine isequipped with a spark arrestOr,as defined In section 4442, and maintained in effective
working order. Spark amJotem sre also required on soma'U. S. Forest sarvioe land and may also be legally

required under other statutes and ordinances..
This product may oofltain ohernicale known to the state of Californiato cmJsetender, birth defects, or other

reproductive harm. This warning isgiven in compliance w!th California Proposition 65, as detestable amounts of

chemic.sissubject to proposition 65 may be contained inthis product.

• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS •

When using this produot basis precautions should always be

Attempting to €onnect generator

directlyto the electrical system of an

building atruotum.

followed including the following:

Back feeding alastrk:ity through a
bullding'selectrical system to the
outside otillty fe_ lines could en-
danger repair persons a_terepting to

: restore service.

Attempting to connast to the incom-
Ing ut_ltyservice oould resultin

ek_ctrooation.

RastoratJonof ekm_cal service while
the generator isconnected to the

incoming ufflitycould mouJtin • fire or
seriousdamage ifa Isolator switch Is

notinstalled.
Falklreto use adouble throw transfer

switch when connsoting to a

atruefure's alect_cal system con

damage appllanoes and WILL VOID
the manufacturer's warranty.

Never baskfeed electricity through
a structure's electrify/system.

To conneot to a struutum'a electri-

cal system in a safe manner.
always have s Double-Threw
TransferSwitch installed bYa
qualified electrician and in oompli-

ands w_th10o81o_:linancas. (When

installing a Double-Threw

"rransf_ b-'witch,a minimum of

1° gauge wiring must be used.)

3 -- ENG ¢ao_e p_e_

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE

ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR.

B!$K OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE (€ont'd)

HAZARD

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Operation of generator in rain. wet,
icy, or flooded conditions.

of worn damaged, undersized

or ungroundodextension cords.

Placing generator on or against
highlyconductive surrane, such as
a steel walkway or metal roof.

WHAT COULD HAPPEN

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Water is an ex0ellent €onduofor of

electricity|Water wh|oh €ornea in

contact with aleottlcafly charged

components can transmit electdolty to

the frame and other sudace8, rnsutting

in electrical shock to anyone €ontact-
ing them,

Contactwithwornordamaged
extensioncendscould resultin

ebctmcutlon.

Use of underslseexter'dsldncords
could msuRIn overheating of the

wires or attanhed Items, resultingIn
fire.

Use of ungrounded €ordsofs could
prevent operation of olmuit breakers

and resultin electrical shock.

Ac_Jdentelleakage ofelectricaJ
current could charge conductive
surfaces in contact with the gonemtor.

HOW TO PREVENT IT

Operate generator in a €lean, dry.

well vonti|ated area. Make sum
hands are dry before touching unit.

Irmpcotextension c_rds before
use and raplane with new cord if
mqulred.

Use proper size (wiregauge)
co_ism for applbaelon See chert in

the Auombly section of this
mareJaJ.

Alwaysusea €ordsethavinga
groundingwirew;thonappropriate
groundingplug. DONOTusean
ungroundedpkJg.

Place ge_leratoron low conductiv-
ity surfaoesuch a.sa concrete

slab.

ALWAYSoperate generator a
minimum of six feet from any

conductive surface.

Improper connectionof itemsto

generator.

operation of unitwhen damaged.
or witll guards Orpanels removed.

_o41m R¢_ 0 e/Woo

Exceeding the loadcapacityofthe

genm_torbyatta_ir_ too many

items,oritemswithveryhighload

ratingsto ItcouldresultInoverheating
of some Items or theirattm,-hmant

widng rasuNng in fireorelectrical

shock.

Attempting to use the unitwhen it has

been damaged, orwhen it isnot

functioningnormally onuld msuit in

tim or electrocution.

Removal of guardin9 could expose

eisstrioslly charged compononte and

msdt in eisctrocutlon.

4 -- ENG

Read the load rating chart and
irmtruetlorBin the Wsttage Calcu-

lation section. Make sum that the
summatlco of elec'zdcalloads for
all attachments does not exceed

the load rating of the generator.

Do not operate generator with

' meohaNcel or electrical problem.

Have unit repaired byan Autho-
rized Service Center.

Do not operate generator with

:_mtestlvegua_ling removed.

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE

ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR.

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Attempting to fill the fuel tank while

the engine is running.

Sparks,fire,hotobjects

Ir_properstoregsoffuL_ '

Inadequate ventilation for generator

Tampering with factory set engine

speed settings,

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WHAT ¢OLILD HAPPEN

Gasoline end gasoline vapors san
become ignitedby coming in €omact
with hot components such as the

muffler, engine exhaust gases, or

en eled,ztcalspark,

Cigarettes, sparks, rims, or other hot
objects can cause gasoline or gaso-

linevapors to ignite.

improperlystored fuelcould load to ac-
cidental Ignliton. Fuel improperly co-

outed could get into the hands of chil-
dren or other unqualified pemor,.s.

Materials placed against or near the
generator oroperating thegenerato_ In
areas where the temperature exceeds

-104° F.ambient (such 8sstorage rooms

or garages)can interferewith its proper
ventilation fasfum_ causing overhast-
ing end possible ignition of the materi-
als or buildings.

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Enginespeed has been factory set to
providesafe operation.Tampering with

the engine speed adjustment could m- ;
suit in overheating of attachments aid
could cause a fire,

HOW TO II_EVERIr I1"

Turnengine off and allow It to cool
beforeeddlng fuelto the tank. Equip
area of oper_lon with a tim extin-

guishercertified to handle gasoline
or fuel fire==.

Add fuel tO tank in well ventilmed
area. Make sure there ==reno

source=of ignitionnear the genera-
tor.

8tom fuelIn a OSHA approved €on-
tainer demgned to hold gasoline.

Store container Inseems location to

)invent use by others,

Operate generator in a oleen, dry,

well ventilated area a minimum of

four feet from any building, object

or wall, DO NOT OPEFL_TIEUNIT
INDOORS OR IN ANY CONFINED

AREA.

Never attempt to "speed-up e the
engineto obtainmore pe_/orrrmnee.

Both the output voltage end fre-
quency will foethrown out of Slrall-

dam by this practice, endangering
attachments end the user.

Overtllling the fuel tank - fuel s_ll-
age.

Spilledfuelendits vaporscanbecome
ignitedfromhotsurfaces orsparks.

Use cam In fillingthe tank to avoid
spillingfuel. Meko sum fuel cap is
secured _ghtly and dteok engine
forfuel leaks before starling
engine. Move gene_dot away

from refuelingarea or any spillage

before starting engine. /_low for
fuel expansion. Keep maximum
fuel level _ inch below the tip of

the fualtank. Never refuel with the

engine running.

READ AND UND_AND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE

Risk of Inlurv and pronertv Damage When

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HAZARD

Rre, Inhalation, Damage to
Vehicle Surfaces

AT'rEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR.

Transnortlna Generator

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WHAT GOULD HAPPEN

Fuel or oU can leak or q_ill end could
result in fire or breathing hazard, serf
oue Injuryor death can result. Fuel or
oil leaks will damage oarpet, paint or

other surfaces in vehicles or trailers.

if genemtor'is equipped with a fill
shut-off valve, turn the valve to the

off position betom transporting to
avoid fue_leaks. If generator is not
equipped with a lust shut-off valve,

dmJnthe fuelfTomtank befumVans-
porting. Transport fuel only in an

whentransportingto protectsgs/nst

HOW TO PREVENT IT

OSHA approved aonta_ner, Always
place generator on a pmmctive mat

damage to vehicle from leaks. Re-
move generator _ vehicle frame-

dimly upon arrivalatyour destina-
tion

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RISK OF BREATHING - INHALATION HAZARD

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HAZARD

;asolineenginespmdul:e toxic oar-
_onmonoxide exhaust fumes.

WHAT _OULD HAPPEN

Breathingexhaust fumeswilloaues
riousIqlu_ or death.

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HOW TO PREVENT IT

Operate generator inalean, dry, well
ventJlat_l ema. Never opem_ Unit
in enolesed aress esoh as garageS,
bm_nonts, storage, sheds, or in
amy/oca_onoocupledbyhurna_ or
animals. Keep d"llldmn, pl_ and

others away from area of operating
un_

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE

ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR.

RISK OF UNSAFE OptERAT!ON

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HAZARD

Operation of generator in carsiese

manner.

Operationofvoltagesensitiveappli-
ancaswithouta volfagesurge pro-

tector.

Raising or suspending generators
equipped with lift rings Improperly

WHAT COULD HAPPEN

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All sources of energy Include the po-
tential for injury. Unstde operation or
malrdenan_e of your generator could
lead to _dous Injuryordee_l to you or

others.

' Any gasoline operated household gen-

eratorwJilincurvoifagevariationscaus_

Ing damage to voltage sensJtlve appl-

ancse or ¢oukf result In tire.

Generator o0uldfal_Causing serious in-

jury or death to you or oth_n.

Improper raising or suspending can
cause damage to the generator.

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HOW TO PREVENT IT

• Review and undemtand aJlof

the operating instruc_ns and
warnings in this manual.

• Become familiar with the

operation and cootmls of the
generator. Know how to shut it
off quickly.

• Equip llma of operation with a

fire extinguisher certitk_ to
handle gasoline or fueltim,

• Keep children or others away
from the generotor at all times.

Always use a U.L listedwltage ser--
sltlve surge protector to connect
voltage sensitive appliances (TV,

computer, stereo, etc.). Fagum to

use a U.L. listed voltage surge

prc_mtor will vofdthe wurranty on

your generator.

Notice: A multiple outlet stripisnot
a surge protectormake sum youuse

a U.L listed voltage surge protec-
t_.

Always use proper connecting pro-
cedurse as described inthis manual

when connecting cables, chains, or
strapsforraisingorsuspendinggen-
erators equipped with lift rings_

Operating generator while sue-
pended

Generator will not operate properlyand
will cause damage to the generator and
could cause sedous injury or dse_ to

you or others.

Nways use cables, chains, or straps
rated at 2000 Ibs working load or
moreto raiseor SUspasdgenerotor.

Never operate generator whlie sus-

)ended or in an unlevel position.

Always operate generate on a flat,

leveJasda_.

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE

AI"FEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR.

RISK OF HOT SURFACES

HAZARD

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Cont_ot with hat engine and genera-
tot components.

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HAZARD

Contact with moving parts can re-
sult in serious injury.

WHAT COULD HAPPEN

Co_=t with hot surfaces, such as en-
gines exhaust components, €ould re-

sult in serious bums.

RISK OF MOVING PAI_S

WHAT GOULD HAPPEN

The generator containsp_ts which ro-

tate at high speed during operation.

These parts am covered by guarding

to prevent injury.

I!OW TO PREVENT IT

During operation, touch only the
€ontrol surfaces of the generator.

Keep children away from the gen-
erator at alltimes. They may not be

able to recognizethe hazards ofthis
product.

HOW TO PREVENT IT

Never operate generatorwithgusrd-
ing or cover plates removed. Avoid
wearing loose fftUng'-JothlngorJew-

elrywhich could be caught by mov-

ing parts,

HAZARD

Lifting8 veryheavyobject.

RISK FROM UFTING

WHAT €OULD HAPPEN

8edous injuryran result from attempt-

Ing to lifttoo heavyon ol_act.

HOW TO PREVENTrr

The generator is too heavy to be
lifted by one person. Obtain e,_i_-
tance from others before you try to

move it.

CARTON CONTENTS

1 - Generat_

1 - Parts Box

1 - Parts Bag

1 - Owner'l MamJZd

I - 8/tG-18 • :1.4b I - Star Wudler 1- 8/t Ik.18

r.ap Z_,mm Lock Nuls 2-Wlme rods

,0 0 I @" _ _ I@

t - "L" Ba4tmy Ilmcket

t - P.edPodd_ BeUeW c_e (me) w_h b*u,ny Ix_s

_, "_ _ _ iiHi]JrflNlUflliflllllllillli111l I

2 - BateW Bolt HoM Pewn

1 _Jllack Negative nntleW Cable (bla_M

Read owner's rnenual. Do notattempt to operate equipment untilyou haveread Owne_ ]
Manual for Safety, Assembly, Opomtlon, Maintenenea, Storage Irlstruc_ions.

TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY

1- Box Cutter or Knife
2 - 9/16 "Wrenches

2 - 1/2" Wrenches
1 - 1' thick x 1' square piece of wood

REMOVE GENERATOR FROM CARTON

* Open carton from top.

• Cut carton along dotted lines.

Remove allcarton inserts.

* Remove generator through opening in carton.

, Using a 9/16 inchsocket remove the two shipl_ng

blocks from under the generator head. Unscrew

the bolts and remove the wood blocks. No'rE It

isvery Important that these are removed before
starting your generator.

IMPORTAJI_h Before any attempt to start your genera-
tor be sure to check engine oil (See Adding Engine Oil
paragraph in _e Operation section on page 14 of th/s

manual.)

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Place "L° belt (B) through top and bottom brack-
ets end aeoure with wing nut (C).

• Locate the solenoid on the left side of the unit.

/ S,cdenold

Lawn & Garden baitarlea

_in come In two terminal configurations. The
Positive (÷) and Negative (-) terfninale can be

oriented so that they ere +/- or -/÷. In the
unlikely event that the bartmy termlnale amp
unmarked, we nmommeed that you return _m
battery to the retailer for exchange for 8 Imp

erly marked battery or let an authorized service
center Install the battery for you, Failure to
connect the battery properly can possibly

cause bodily Injury. In addition, extensive
engine electrical damage nat be covered under

w_rranty ©anresult,

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INSTALLATION OF BATTFJ:IY

Recommended Battery for Electric Start: 12V - 45 A H.

or 210 CCA (Cold Cranking Amps)

Purchase bake W and battery hardware separately, not

included with unit,

Place batfeP/in reck with terminals faning l_wards
generator head.

Place better/" bracket _ over battery as shown
(opposite battery terminals).

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the red _osit_e) cable to the positive (÷)

terminld before ¢enneclfng the binck negative

I cable.

• Remove the nut from the solenoid post closest to

the engine. Place one end of the pcaitive (red)
battery cable onto the post. Reassemble nut ar)d

tighten securely.

* Slide protective cover over solenoid post,

8efeneld

• Attach the other end of the positive (red)batt_m_f
cable to the positive {+) terminal on the battery.