Craftsman 580.327141 - Manual (Page 8)

To Start The Engine
A WARNING! Never start or stop engine with
electrical devices plugged into the panel
receptacles AND turned on.
• Unplug all electrical loads from generator
receptacles before starting the engine.
• Make sure the unit is in a level position.
• Turn the fuel shut-off valve to ON position.
Locate the Idle Control On/Off switch on the control
panel and set it to the “Off position.
Place the Run/Stop switch in the “Run” position.
Move engine choke lever to the “Full” choke
position.
A CAUTION! Never run engine indoors or in
enclosed poorly ventilated areas. Engine
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exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless
and deadly gas.
WARNING! Temperature of muffler and nearby
areas may exceed 150°F (65°C). Avoid these
areas.
• Grasp starter handle and pull slowly until you feel
some resistance. Then pull with one rapid full arm
stroke. Let rope return slowly. Do Not let rope
“snap back” against starter.
• If engine starts, move choke lever to “Run”
position. Allow engine to warm up for two minutes
before applying load to generator.
• If engine falters, move choke lever to “Half” choke
position and pull starter handle twice.
NOTE: If engine fails to start after 3 pulls, move the
choke lever to “Full” position and repeat starting
instructions.
• Set the Idle Control Cn/Cff switch to the “On”
position.
Connecting Electrical Loads
• Do Not connect 240 Volt loads to the 120 Volt
duplex receptacles.
• Do Not connect 3-phase loads to the generator.
• Do Not connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.
• Plug in and turn on the desired 120 and/or 240 Volt
AC, single phase, 60 Hertz, electrical loads. DC
NCT CVERLCAD THE GENERATCR. See “Don’t
Cverload the Generator” on page 10.
Stopping the Engine
• Unplug all electrical loads from generator panel
receptacles. Never start or stop engine with
electrical devices plugged in and turned on.
• Turn “Off” the Idle Control switch.
• Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to
stabilize the internal temperatures of engine and
generator.
• Move Run/Stop switch to the “Stop” position.
• Close the fuel valve.
Operating Automatic Idle Control
This switch is designed to greatly improve fuel
economy. When this switch is turned “On,” the engine
will only run at its normal high governed engine speed
while an electrical load is connected. When the
electrical load is removed, the engine will run at a
reduced speed. With the switch “Off,” the engine
always runs at the normal high engine speed. Always
have the switch Off when starting and stopping
the engine.
Low Oil Pressure Shutdown System
The engine is equipped with a low oil pressure sensor
that shuts down the engine automatically when the oil
pressure drops below 6 psi. If the engine shuts down
by itself and the fuel tank has enough gasoline, check
engine oil level.
Initial Start-up
A delay built in the low oil shutdown system allows oil
pressure to build during starting. The delay allows the
engine to run for about 10 seconds before sensing oil
pressure.
Sensing Low Pressure
If the system senses low oil pressure during operation,
the engine shuts down. As the system shuts down, the
low oil light comes CN. However, once the engine has
stopped rotating, this light will go CFF.
Restarting
If you try to restart the engine within 10 seconds after
it shuts down, the engine may NCT start. The system
needs 5 to 10 seconds to reset.