Operation - Craftsman 580.327141 Owner's Manual

KNOW YOUR GENERATOR
Read the owner's manual and safety rules before operating your generator.
Compare the illustrations with your generator to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and
adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
120/240 Volt AC, 20 Amp
Locking Receptacle
Circuit Breakers
120 Volt AC, 30 Amp
Locking Receptacle
12 Volt DC
Receptacle
12 Volt DC Receptacle —This receptacle allows you
to recharge a 12 Volt automotive or utility style storage
battery with the battery charge cables provided.
120 Volt AC, 15 Amp, Duplex Receptacle — May be
used to supply electrical power for the operation of
120 Volt AC at 15 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz, electrical
lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.
120 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking Receptacle — May
be used to supply electrical power for the operation of
120 Volt AC at 30 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz, electrical
lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.
120/240 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Locking Receptacle —
May be used to supply electrical power to 120 and/or
240 Volt AC at 20 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz, electrical
lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.
Air Cleaner — Filters intake air as it is drawn into the
engine.

OPERATION

Fuel Tank
Idle Control
Switch
120 Volt AC, 15 Amp
Duplex Receptacle
Choke Lever — Used when starting a cold engine.
Circuit Breakers (AC) — Each receptacle is provided
with a push to reset circuit breaker to protect the
generator against electrical overload.
Fuel Tank — Tank holds 4 U.S. gallons of unleaded
gasoline.
Idle Control Switch — The idle control runs the
engine at normal (high) speeds when there is a load
present and runs the engine at idle (low) speeds when
a load is not present.
Run/Stop Switch — Must be in "Run" position to start
engine. Set to "Stop" to stop the unit.
Spark Arrester Muffler — Muffler lowers engine
noise and is equipped with a spark arrester screen.
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Air Cleaner
Run/Stop Switch
Choke Lever
Spark Arrester Muffler