Craftsman 580.329100 Owner's Manual page 6

HOW TO USE YOUR GENERATOR
If you have any problems operating your generator
after reading the manual, please call the generator
helpline at 1-800-222-3136.
Grounding The Generator
The National Electrical Code requires that the frame
and external electrically conductive parts of this
generator be properly connected to an approved earth
ground. Local electrical codes may also require proper
grounding of the unit. For that purpose, a grounding
wing nut is provided on the generator housing.
Generally, connecting a No. 12 AWG (American Wire
Gauge) stranded copper wire to the grounding wing
nut and to an earth-driven copper or brass grounding
rod (electrode) provides adequate protection against
electrical shock. However, local codes vary widely.
Consult with a local electrician for grounding
requirements in your area.
Proper grounding of generator will help prevent
electrical shock in the event of a ground fault condition
in the generator or in connected electrical devices.
Proper grounding also helps dissipate static electricity,
which often builds up in ungrounded devices.
BEFORE STARTING THE
GENERATOR
To operate the engine you will need to do the
following:
Add Engine Oil
NOTE: When adding oil to the engine crankcase in the
future, use only high quality detergent oil rated with
API service classification SG, SF/CC, CD. Select the
oil's viscosity grade according to your expected
operating temperature:
colder
SAE 10W30
SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general all
temperature use. Multi-viscosity oils (10W30, etc.)
improve starting in cold weather, but these oils will
result in increased oil consumption. Check your
engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible
damage from running low on oil.
Grounding Wing Nut
32°F warmer
SAE 30
To Add Engine Oil:
• Place the generator on a level surface.
• Remove the oil fill cover.
• Remove oil filler cap and wipe dipstick clean.
• If the oil level is not at the point of overflowing from
the oil filler neck, slowly fill engine with
recommended oil.
• Reinstall oil filler cap and tighten securely.
• Replace the oil fill cover.
• Check the engine oil level before starting each time
thereafter.
Add Gasoline
WARNING!
Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never
fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot.
Do Not light a cigarette or smoke when filling
the fuel tank.
CAUTION!
Do Not overfill the fuel tank.
Always leave room for expansion.
• Use clean fresh UNLEADED gasoline with a pump
rating of 86 or higher. Do Not use premium or
leaded gasoline. Do Not mix oil with gasoline.
• Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
• Check the fuel level.
• If fuel level is low, slowly add recommended
gasoline to fuel tank, up to the shoulder of the fuel
strainer. Be careful not to overfill (there should be
no fuel in the filler neck).
Fill to This Level
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Oil Filler Neck