Engine Maintenance; Checking Oil Level And Changing Engine Oil; Clean/Replace Spark Plug; Service Air Cleaner - Craftsman 580.325600 Owner's Manual

ENGINE MAINTENANCE
WARNING
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR
_,ENERATOR
Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and
place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
VNEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK
Use approved spark plug tester.
DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.
Checking Oil Level
Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at
least every 5 hours of operation. Keep oil level
maintained.
Changing Engine
Oil
Change the oil after the first 5 hours of operation.
Change oil every 50 hours thereafter. If you are using
your generator under extremely dirty or dusty
conditions, or in extremely hot weather, change the oil
more often.
CAUTION
Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in
certain laboratory animals.
Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
DON'T POLLUTE. CONSERVE
RESOURCES. RETURN USED OIL TO
COLLECTION CENTERS.
Change the oil while the engine is still warm from
running, as follows:
1. Clean area around oil drain plug. The oil drain
plug is located at base of engine, opposite
carburetor.
2,
3.
4.
5.
Remove oil drain plug and oil fill cap and drain oil
completely into a suitable container.
Install oil drain plug and tighten securely.
Fill oil sump with recommended oil to the point of
overflowing. See page 7 for oil recommendations.
Install oil cap. Tighten cap securely.
6. Wipe up any spilled oil.
Clean/Replace Spark Plug
Change the spark plug every 100 hours of operation
or once each year, whichever comes first, This will
help your engine to start easier and run better.
1. Clean area around spark plug.
2. Remove and inspect spark plug.
3. Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and
set spark plug gap to 0.030 inch (0.76mm) if
necessa_.
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4. Replace spark plug if electrodes are pitted, burned
or porcelain is cracked. Use a recommended
replacement plug.
NOTE: You can purchase a new spark plug by calling
1-800-366-PART.
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 filter once every
25 hours of operation or once a year, whichever
comes first. Clean or replace more often if operating
under dusty or dirty conditions.
Service Air Filter
1. Loosen screws and remove air cleaner cover.
Remove paper filter.
Cartridge
Cover
Screw. Base
2. Install clean (or new) air cleaner assembly inside
cover. Dispose of old filter properly,
3. Assemble air cleaner cover onto base and tighten
screws.
NOTE: You can purchase new air cleaner elements by
calling 1-800-366-PART.
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