Craftsman 580.326311 Operator's Manual page 8

Check Battery / Attach Negative Battery Wire
The sealed battery on the generator is fully charged and
pre–installed except for the negative (black) battery cable.
You will need an 8mm wrench to install the negative battery
cable.
To install:
1. Cut off tie wrap securing loose end of negative (black)
cable.
2. Remove screw, lock washer and flat washer on negative
battery terminal.
3. Slide lock washer (B), flat washer (C) and negative
battery cable (D) over screw (A).
D
C
A
B
4. Reattach screw to negative battery terminal and tighten.
5. Verify that connections to battery and generator are tight
and secure.
BEFORE STARTING THE GENERATOR
Add Engine Oil
1. Place generator on a flat, level surface.
2. Clean area around oil fill and remove yellow oil fill cap.
NOTE: See the section Oil to review oil recommendations.
Verify provided oil bottle is correct viscosity for current
ambient temperature.
3. Using oil funnel (optional), slowly pour contents of
provided oil bottle into oil fill opening.
NOTICE
Improper treatment of generator can damage it and
shorten its life.
• DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been
properly serviced with the recommended oil. This may result in
an engine failure.
4. Replace oil fill cap and fully tighten.
Positive battery cable
Add Fuel
Fuel must meet these requirements:
• Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
• A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). High altitude
use, see High Altitude.
• Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or up to 15%
MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable.
Avoid generator damage.
Failure to follow Operator's Manual for fuel
recommendations voids warranty.
• DO NOT use unapproved gasoline such as E85.
• DO NOT mix oil in gasoline.
• DO NOT modify engine to run on alternate fuels.
To protect the fuel system from gum formation, mix in a fuel
stabilizer when adding fuel. See Storage. All fuel is not the
same. If you experience starting or performance problems
after using fuel, switch to a different fuel provider or change
brands. This engine is certified to operate on gasoline. The
emission control system for this engine is EM (Engine
Modifications).
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WHEN ADDING FUEL
• Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before
removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in
tank.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors.
• DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other ignition sources.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
1. Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
2. Slowly add unleaded gasoline (E) to fuel tank (F). Be
careful not to overfill. Allow about 1.5" (4 cm) of tank
space (G) for fuel expansion.
3. Install fuel cap and let any spilled fuel evaporate before
starting engine.
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NOTICE
WARNING
F
G
E