Craftsman 580.329100 Owner's Manual page 7

NOTE: Occasionally clear the fuel strainer of any dirt,
rust, or other particulate matter.
• Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
Occasionally you may hear a light "spark knock" or
"pinging" (metallic rapping noise) while operating
under heavy loads. This is no cause for concern. If
spark knock or pinging occurs at a steady engine
speed under normal load, change brands of gasoline
or obtain a higher octane rated fuel. If pinging or spark
knock persists, see your Sears repair center.
To Start The Engine
• Unplug all electrical loads from the generator
receptacles before starting the engine. Never start
or stop the engine with electrical devices
connected to the receptacles AND turned on.
• Be sure the spark plug wire is attached to the spark
plug.
• Turn the fuel valve to the "OPEN" position (fully
clockwise).
• Slide the choke lever to the "Choke" position (all
the way to the right).
• Place the engine switch in the "ON" position.
• Grasp starter grip and slowly pull the rope until you
feel some resistance, then pull the cord out with a
rapid full arm stroke. Let rope return slowly. Do Not
let rope "snap back" against the unit.
• Slide the choke lever left to the "Run" position as
the engine warms up.
NOTE: Under no load conditions, the engine speed
may vary slightly faster or slower until engine
temperatures stabilize.
CAUTION!
Breathing Hazard! Never run
engine in enclosed poorly ventilated areas.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly gas.
Connecting Electrical Loads
• Let the engine stabilize and warm up for a few
minutes after starting.
• Do Not connect 240 Volt loads to 120 Volt
receptacles.
• Do Not connect 3–phase loads to the generator.
• Do Not connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.
• Plug in and turn on the desired 120 Volt AC, single
phase, 60 Hertz electrical loads.
• DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR. Add up
the rated watts (or amps) of all loads to be
connected at one time. This total should not be
greater than the rated wattage/amperage capacity
of the generator. See "Don't Overload the
Generator" on page 9.
Stopping the Engine
• Unplug all electrical loads from the unit. Never start
or stop the engine with electrical devices plugged
in and turned on.
• Let the engine run at no-load for two minutes to
stabilize internal temperatures.
• Move the engine switch to the "OFF" position.
• Turn the fuel valve to the "CLOSE" position (fully
counterclockwise).
NOTE: In an emergency, stop the engine by moving
the engine switch to the "OFF" position.
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