Craftsman 580.327270 - Manual (Page 11)

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
ENGINE SPEED
CAUTION: ENGINE SPEED WAS PROPERLY AD­
JUSTED AT THE FACTORY AND SHOULD RE­
QUIRE NO ADDITIONAL ADJUSTMENT. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO CHANGE ENGINE SPEED. IF YOU
BELIEVE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING TOO FAST OR
TOO SLOW, TAKE YOUR GENERATOR TO
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER FOR REPAIR
AND ADJUSTMENT. CHANGING ENGINE GOV­
ERNED SPEED WILL VOID ENGINE WARRANTY.
Your generator runs at a constant speed. This constant
operating speed is maintained by a mechanical, flyweight
t^e, fixed speed governor. DO NOT try to adjust the
governed speed setting for the ioilowng reasons:
• High engine speeds are dangerous and increase the
risk of personal injury or damage to equipment
* Lowengine 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 the proper speed. Some connected
electrical devices could be damaged by incorrect fre­
quency and/or voltage.
ADJUSTING THE CARBURETOR
The carburetor of your generator set is presetatthe factory,
DO NOT TAMPER WITH THE CARBURETOR as this will
void the warranty for the emission control system. If your
generator is to be used at an altitude above 5,000 feet
consult with a Sears Authorized Service Facility regarding
high attitude jetting changes.
STORAGE
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.
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN
THE TANK INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED. POORLY
VENTILATED AREAS. WHERE FUMES CAN
REACH AN OPEN FLAME SPARK OR PILOT LIGHT
AS ON A FURNACE, WATER HEATER. CLOTHES
DRYER OR OTHER GAS FURNACE,
ENGINE
• Run engine for about five minutes to warm it
NOTE: If you did use "gasohol,' drain fuel tank, then run
engine until engine stops from lack of fuel.
A WARNING: DRAIN FUEL INTO APPROVED CON­
TAINER OUTDOORS, AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME.
BE SURE ENGINE IS COOL.
CAUTION; AVOID SPRAY FROM SPARK PLUG
HOLE WHEN CRANKING ENGINE SLOWLY.
• Install spark plug. Do not connect spark plug wire.
• Clean dirt oil and grease from cylinder, cylinder head,
fins, blower housing, rotating screen and muffler area.
GENERATOR
• Clean the generator as outlined on Page 7 (To Clean
the Generator').
• Check that cooling air slots and openings on generator
are open and unobstructed.
OTHER STORAGE TIPS
• Do not store gasoline from one season to another,
• Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust Rust
and/or dirt in your gasoline can cause problems when
you use it with this unit
• Store in clean and dry area.
NOTE: Using a fuel additive such as Sears Craftsman
Fuel Stabilizer, or an equivalent will prevent gum deposits
from forming in the generator's fuel system.
• While engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase.
Refill with fresh oil. See BEFORE STARTING EN­
GINE on Page 5 for oil recommendations.
• Remove spark plug and pour about 1 ounce {3Cmt) of
engine oil into cylinder. Crank slowiy to distribute oil.
A DANGER: STORAGE COVER IS FLAMMABLE. DO
NOT PLACE THE STORAGE COVER OVER A HOT
GENERATOR. LET THE UNIT COOL FOR A SUFFI­
CIENT TIME BEFORE PLACING THE COVER ON
THE UNIT. IF YOU PLACE THE COVER ON THE
UNIT BEFORE GENERATOR iSCOOL.THE COVER
COULD START ON FIRE.