Assembly - Craftsman 580.325600 Owner's Manual

Your Craftsman generator requires some assembly
and is ready for use only after it has been properly
serviced with the recommended oil and fuel.
If you have any problems with the assembly of
your generator, please call the generator helpline
at 1-800-222-3136.
IMPORTANT: Any attempt to run the engine before it
has been serviced with the recommended oil will result
in an engine failure.
REMOVE GENERATOR FROM
CARTON
• Set the carton on a rigid flat surface with "up"
arrows pointing upward.
• Carefully open the top flaps of the shipping carton.
• Slice two corners at one end of carton from top to
bottom and lay that side of carton down flat.
• Remove all packing material, carton fillers, etc.
• Remove the generator from the shipping carton.
CARTON CONTENTS
Check all contents. If any parts are missing or damaged,
call the generator helpline at 1-800-222-3136.
• The main unit
• Owner's manual
• Engine oil
• 120/240 Volt, 30 Amp locking plug
• Wheel Kit
ASSEMBLING THE WHEEL KIT
The wheel kit is designed to greatly improve the
portability of your generator.
NOTE: Wheel kit is not intended for over-the-road use.
You will need a socket wrench with 1/2" or 13mm
sockets and a needle-nose plier to install this kit.
Handle Assembly
Hex Nut
Support Leg

ASSEMBLY

Wheel Kit Assembly View
Cap Screw
Hex Nut
Refer to illustration shown below and install the wheel
kit as follows:
1. Place the bottom of the generator cradle on a flat,
even surface. Temporarily place unit on blocks to
ease assembly.
2. Slide axle through both axle mounting brackets on
cradle frame, as shown.
3. Slide a wheel over the axle.
NOTE: Be sure to install both wheels with the air
pressure valve on the outboard side.
4. Place the e-ring onto the groove in the axle. You
may add the flat washer if desired.
5. Place one end of the needle nose pliers on the
bottom of the axle and the other end of the pliers
on top of the e-ring. Seat the e-ring by pressing
the pliers closed.
6. Repeat step 3 through 5 to secure second wheel.
7. Remove the temporary blocks.
8. To aid support leg assembly, rest generator on
cradle, engine end down. Attach the support leg
with two M8 x 16mm cap screws and two locking
hex nuts as shown.
9. Use two 13 mm wrenches to tighten leg hardware.
Rest generator on wheels and support leg.
10. Center the handle bracket on generator frame at
support leg end of cradle, as shown.
11. Attach handle bracket with two M8 x 45mm cap
screws and two locking hex nuts.
12. Check that all fasteners are tight and the tires are
inflated to the value marked on the tire or within
15 and 40 psi.
Axle
Cap Screw
Wheel
6
Flat Washer
E-Ring