General recommendations, Engine maintenance, Generator maintenance – Craftsman 580.327071 User Manual

Page 12: Customer responsibilities

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITiES

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The Owner/Operator is responsible for making sure that all
periodic maintenance tasks are completed on a timely
basis; that all discrepancies are corrected; and that the unit

is kept ciean and properly stored. Never operate a dam­
aged or defective generator. Follow the recommendations
in the SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS chart on page 9.

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 GENER­
ATOR.

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CAUTION: Never insert any object or tool through
the air cooling slots, even if the engine is not
running. Damage to the unit or personal injury may
result

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

CHECKING OIL LEVEL

See OPERATION section on Page 7 for information on

checking oil level Oil level should be checked prior to each

use or at ¡east every eight hours of operation Keep oil level
maintained.

CHANGING OIL

Change oil after first 8 hours of operation. Change oil every
50 hours thereafter If you are using your generator under
dirty or dusty conditions, or in esctremely hot weather,
change oil more often.

Change oil while engine is still warm from running, as
follows:

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CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug and keep It away from spark plug.___________

Clean area around oil drain plug, remove plug (Fig. 14)
and drain oil completely into a suitable container,

GENERATOR MAINTENANCE

Generator maintenance constists of keeping the unit clean
and dry Operate and store the unit in a ciean dry environ­
ment 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 of the generator frequently and dean
when dust, dirt, oil, moisture or other foreign substances
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 additon, if water enters the gener­
ator through cooling air slots, some of the water will be

retained in voids and cracks of the rotor and stator winding
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 surfaces clean
= A soft, bristle brush may be used to loosen caked on

dirt, oil, etc

» A vacuum cleaner may be used to pick up loose dirt

and debris

• Low pressure air (not to exceed 25 psi) may be used

to blow away dirt Inspect cooling air slots and open­
ings on the generator. These openings must be kept
clean and unobstructed.

<• Remove oil dipstick and insert a clean fill funnel into

extended oil fill opening. Fill engine crankcase to
dipstick FULL mark. Do not overfill above that mark,
About 3 pints is required POUR SLOWLY.

® When engine crankcase is filled to proper level, instai!

and tighten oil fill plug

REPLACE SPARK PLUGS

Remove and replace spark plugs every 100 operating

hours or once annually, whichever comes first See EN­
GINE SPECIFICATIONS on Page 1 for recommended
spark plugs Set gap (Fig 15) on spark plug to 0 .030 inch

(0.76mm)

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CAUTION! DO NOT blast clean spark plugs. Clean
with pen knife or wire brush and solvent

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