Oit Level; Engine Maintenance; General Recommendations - Sears CRAFTSMAN GENERATOR 580.32727 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The Owner/Operator is responsible for making sure that all
periodic maintenance tasks are completed on a timely
basis; thatall discrepancies are corrected; and that the unit
is kept clean and properly stored. Never operate a dam-
aged or defective generator.
G E NE RATOR MAINTE NANCE
Generator maintenance consists of keeping the unit clean
and dry. Operate and store the unit in a clean dry environ-
ment where it will not be exposed to excessive dust, dirt,
moisture or any corrosive vapors. Cooling air slots in the
generator must not become clogged with snow, leaves or
any other foreign material.
Check the cleanliness of the generator frequenl]y and clean
when dust, dirt, oil, moisture or other foreign substances
are visible on its exterior surface.
NOTE: We DO NOT recommend\d using a garden hose
to clean the generator. Water can enter the engine fuel "
system and cause problems, in addition, if water enters the
generator through cooling air slots, some of the water will
be retained in voids and cracks of the rotor and stator
winding insulation. Water and dirt build-up on the generator •
internal windings will eventually decrease the insulation
resistance of these windings.
TO CLEAN THE GENERATOR:
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Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean.
Use a soft, bristle brush to loosen caked on dirt, oil, etc.
A vacuum cleaner may be used to pick up loose dirt
and debris.
Low pressure air (not to exceed 25 psi) may be used
to blowavvay dirt. inspectcooling air slots and opening
on the generator. These openings must be dirt clean
and unobsl_ucted.
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CAUTION: NEVER INSERTANY OBJECT OR TOOL
THROUGH THE AIR COOLING SLOTS, EVEN IF
THE ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING, DAMAGE TO THE
UNIT OR PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
CHECKING OIL LEVEL
See OPERATION section on Page 4 for information on
checking oit level. Oil level should be checked before each
use or at least every five hours of operation. Keep oil level
maintained.
CHANGING OIL
Change oil after first 2 hours of operation. Change oil eve ry
50 hours thereafter. If you are using your generator under
dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather,
change oil more often.
CAUTION: DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE
FROM SPARK PLUG AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM
SPARK PLUG. DO THIS EVERY TIME YOU PER-
FORM ANY MAINTENANCE ON THE ENGINE OR
THE GENERATOR.
Change oil while engine is still warm from running, se
follows: ......
= Clean area around oil drain plug, remove plug (Fig. 7)
and drain oil completely into a suitable container.
When oil has drained, insta!l and tighten oil drain plug.
OIL DRAIN PLUG
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FIG. 7
Remove oil fill plug and insert a clean fill funnel into
plug opening. Fill engine crankcase with recom-
mended oil until oil level is at point of overflowing.
About 21 ounces is required. POUR SLOWLY.
When engine crankcase is filled to proper level. Install
and tighten oil fill plug.
SERVICE AIR CLEANER
Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged if
you run it using a dirty air cleaner.
Clean or replace the air cleaner paper fil'0er(Fig. 8) once
every 100 hours of operation or once a year, whichever
comes first. Clean or replace more often if operating under
dusty or dirty conditions.
COVE R
KNOB
FIG. 8
_'_ CAUTION: NEVER RUN THIS UNIT WlTHOUTTHE
COMPLETE AIR CLEANER SYSTEM INSTALLED
ON THE ENGINE. THIS COULD RESULT IN PRE-
MATURE WEAR TO THE ENGINE.