Craftsman 580.327270 - Manual (Page 7)

OPERATION
NOTE: Use of multi-viscosity oils above 40¥ {40 will
result in high oil consumption and possible engine damage.
Use 5W-30 when operating the generator in weather below
32'T.
NOTE: When adding oil to the engine crankcase in the
future, use only high quality detergent oil rated with API
service classiication SF, SG, or SH, rated SAE 30 weight
Select the oil's wscosity grade according to your expected
operating temperature.
Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30) Improve starting in
colder 3,2° warmer
5W30 * SAE30
creased oil consumption when used above 32° F. Check
your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible
damage from runnign low on oil. Oil sump capacity is 21
ounces (.62 Liters or 1-1/4 U.S. pirns).
Add Gasoline:
• Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, UNLEADED gasoline.
Leaded regular grade gasoline may also be used. DO
NOT USE PREMIUM GASOLINE. DO NOT MIX OIL
WTH GASOLINE. BE CAREFUL NOTTO OVERFILL
FUEL TANK. Allow about 1/4-inch of tank space for
expansion.
IMPORTANT: EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCO­
HOL-BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOU CAN AT­
TRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION
AND
FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE.
ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN
ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE. TO AVOID ENGINE
PROBLEMS WHEN USING GASOHOL, EMPTY THE
FUEL SYSTEM BEFORE STORAGE PERIODS OF 30
DAYS OR LONGER. DRAIN THE GAS TANK, START
THE ENGINE AND LET IT RUN UNTIL THE FUEL LINES
AND CARBURETOR ARE EMPTY. USE FRESH FUEL
NEXT SEASON. SEE STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, NEVER USE ENGINE OR
CARBURETOR CLEANER PRODUCTS IN THE FUEL
TANK OR PERMANENT DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.
NOTE: DO NOT USE GASOLINE CONTAINING METHA­
NOL (WOOD ALCOHOL). You can use gasolines contain­
ing 10% ethanol or grain alcohol. See STORAGE IN­
STRUCTIONS for more information.
TO START THE ENGINE
Unplug ail electrical loads from generator receptacles be­
fore starting the engine. Never start or stop engine with
electrical devices plugged into panel receptacles and
turned on.
• Move engine control leverto 'START'position (Fig. 4).
• Press the primer bulb three times. Wait 2 seconds
each time you press the primer.
NOTE: The primermay be heeded to restarta warm engine
after a Short shutdown;
Grasp starter grip and pull slowly until you feel some
resistance. Let rope return slowlyi Then pull cord out
with rapid foil arm stroke. Let rope return siowlv. Do not
let rope "snap back" against starter.
FIG. 4 FIG. 5
I^VOLT CORD SETS
Use only high quality, well-insulated, extension cords wito
the generator's 120 -volt "duplex" type electrical receptacles
(Fig. 6 ). Check the ratings of all extension cords before you
use them. Extension cord sets used should be rated 125
volts at
20 a-c amps or greater for most electrical devices.
Some devices, however, may not require this type of ex­
tension cord. Check the owner's manuals of those devices
for the manufacturer's recommendations.
Keep extension cords as short as possible, preferably less
than 15 feet long to prevent voltage drop and possible
overheating of wires.
CONNECTING ELECTRICAL LOADS
• Use this generator to operate 120 volt, single phase,
60 Hz, a-c lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.
» DO NOT connect 240 volts to 120 volts duplex outlets.
• DO NOT connect any 3-phase loads to panel recepta­
cles.
• DO NOT connect any 50 Hz loads to the generator.
• Add up rated watts of all lights, tool, appliance and
motor loads you are powering at one time. This total
should NOT be greater than (a) generator's rated watt­
age capacity, or (b) circuit breaker rating of the recep­
tacle supplying power. See 'Don't Overload the Gen­
erator" on Page 6 .