Craftsman 580.326720 Owner's Manual

120-240 volt / 3250 watt deluxe portable generator

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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
580.326720
CRAFTSMAN+
120-240 VOLT / 3250 WATT
DELUXE PORTABLE
GENERATOR
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HOURS:
J
Mon.- Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m
(CST)
CAUTION:
Read and Follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
Assembly
Operation
Customer
Responsibilities
Service and Adjustment
Repair Parts
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SEARS,
ROEBUCK
and
CO.,
HoffmanEstates,
IL
6017_)
U.S.A.
' PartNo. 97228 Revision 3 (2/13/97)

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 580.326720 CRAFTSMAN+ 120-240 VOLT / 3250 WATT DELUXE PORTABLE GENERATOR • Assembly Mon.- Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m • Operation HOURS: (CST) • Customer Responsibilities CAUTION: • Service and Adjustment Read and Follow all Safety Rules •...
  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES TACT SPARK PLUG, TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SE'i-rlNG UP, TRANSPORTING, CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CON- ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR GENERATOR. IMPORTANT THIS GENERATOR IS DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY.
  • Page 3: Maintenance Agreement

    CONGRATULATIONS onyourpurchase o faSears Crafts- PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS manGenerator.It has beendesigned, e ngineered a nd manufactured to give you the best possible dependability Generator Specifications and performance. RATED MAXIMUM Should you experience any problem you cannot easily POWER 3250 Watts (3.25 kW) remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Cen- ter/Department or call the 1-800 number listed on the front RATED VOLTAGE...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ........INSIDE COVER SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT ........SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS ........ CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ........STORAGE ..............PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS ........WARRANTY ..............REPAIR PARTS ............12-17 ASSEMBLY ..............WIRING DIAGRAM ............OPERATION ..............
  • Page 5: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Your AC generator was completely assembled at the fac- tory. It is ready for use after it has been properly serviced 4-Wire Cord Sel with the recommended lubricating oil and fuel. IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE ASSEMBLY _240V..__ OF YOUR GENERATOR, PLEASE CALL THE GENER-...
  • Page 6: Air Cleaner

    OPERATION KNOW YOUR GENERATOR READ THIS 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 the manual for future reference. FUEL TANK 120/240 VOLT A.C.
  • Page 7: Before Starting

    OPERATION IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS OPERATING YOUR GENERATOR, PLEASE CALL GENERATOR HELPLINE AT 1-800-222-3136. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL: Place generator on a level surface and remove one of the yellow Oil Fill Caps (Fig. 4) and add engine oil until level is at point of overflowing.
  • Page 8: Low Oil Shutdown

    OPERATION LOW OIL PRESSURE SHUTDOWN SYSTEM DON'T OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR The engine is equipped with a low oil pressure sensor that Overloading a generator in excess of its rated wattage shuts down the engine automatically when the oil pressure capacity can result in damage to generator and to con- drops below 6 psi.
  • Page 9: Cleaning Generator

    MAINTENANCE Change oil while engine is still warm from running, as GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS follows: The Owner/Operator is responsible for making sure that all CAUTION: DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE periodic maintenance tasks are completed on a timely FROM SPARK PLUG AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM basis;...
  • Page 10: Air Cleaner

    MAINTENANCE SERVICE AIR CLEANER REPLACE SPARK PLUG Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged if Change the spark plug every 100 hours of operation or you run it using a dirty air cleaner. once each year, whichever comes first. This will help your engine to start easier and run better.
  • Page 11: Carburetor

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE SPEED CAUTION: ENGINE SPEED WAS PROPERLY AD- JUSTED AT THE FACTORY AND SHOULD QUIRE NO ADDITIONAL ADJUSTMENT. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHANGE ENGINE SPEED. IF YOU BEUEVE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING TOO FAST OR SLOW, TAKE YOUR GENERATOR AUTHORIZED...
  • Page 12: Storage

    BE SURE ENGINE IS COOL you use it with this unit. • Store in clean and dry area. NOTE: Using a fuel additive such as Sears Craftsman® Fuel Stabilizer,or an equivalent,willpreventgum depositsfrom form- ingin the generator'sfuel system. DANGER: STORAGE COVER IS FLAMMABLE.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting Points

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLFM 1. Reset circuit breaker. 1. One of the circuit breakers is open. Engine is running, but no 2. Contact Sears Service Department. 2. Fault in generator. AC output is available. 3. Poor connection or defective 3.
  • Page 14: Parts, Repair

    CRAFTSMAN 3250 DELUXE PORTABLE GENERATOR 580.326720 REPAIR PARTS DETAIL " X" DETAIL" Y" DETAIL " Y " Drawing No. 97229...
  • Page 15 CRAFTSMAN 3250XL AC DELUXE PORTABLE GENERATOR REPAIR PARTS DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. CRADLE-XL (1REQ,) 97196 ENGINE SUPPORT (1 REQo) 84021 GN191 6.5HP ENGINE (1 REQ.) ENG98701 ENGINE ADAPTOR HOUSING (1 REQ,) 66365 ROTOR ASSEMBLY (1 REQ.) 84141G STATOR ASSEMBLY (1 REQ.)
  • Page 16 CRAFTSMAN 3250 WATT DELUXE AC GENERATOR 580.326720 REPAIR PARTS RECOIL STARTER OIL SWITCH AND OIL BLOCKOFF lJ 8g OIL FILTER DESCRIPTION PART NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. EXPANSION PLUG (1 REQ.) ITEM 94820 OIL FILTERGASKET (1 REQ.) 91848 TOP WRAPPER (1 REQ.) 92984 OIL BLOCKOFF (1 REQ.)
  • Page 17 CRAFTSMAN 3250 WATT DELUXE AC GENERATOR 580.326720 REPAIR PARTS GREEN PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 72347 Spark Plug, (1 req.) Run/Stop Switch (1 req.) 78653 86962 Governor Lever (1 req.) L.E.D. Assembly (1 req.) 85272 85953 Wear Washer (1 req.)
  • Page 18 CRAFTSMAN 3250 WAn" DELUXE AC GENERATOR 580.326720 REPAIR PARTS ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION (1 req.) Governor GearThrust Washer 76361 Control Rod Assembly (1 req.) 78621 M8-1.25 x 35ram Screw (6 req.) 89230 Piston Pin (1 req.) 76389 Spring Washer (1 req.)
  • Page 19 CRAFTSMAN 3250 WATT DELUXE AC GENERATOR 580.326720 REPAIR PARTS MUFFLER CARBURETORAND AIR CLEANER 44 50 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION Muffler Gasket (1 req.) 89476 M8 x 20mm Capscrew (2 req.) 40976 Small Muffler (1 req.) 88688 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION M6 x 12 HHFS (2 req.)
  • Page 20: Wiring Diagram

    CRAFTSMAN 3250XL A-C DELUXE PORTABLE GENERATOR WIRING DIAGRAM < Drawing No. 94998...
  • Page 21: Warranties

    TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FOR DELUXE PORTABLE GENERA TORS SEARS warrants to the original purchaser that the altemator and engine for its portable generator will b e free from defects in materials or workmanship for the items and period set forth below from the date of original purchase. This warranty is not transferable and applies only to portable generators driven by the GN-Series Sears warranted engine.
  • Page 22 FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY WHEN SEEKING SERVICE IN CALIFORNIA CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The California Air Resources Board and Sears Roebuck and Co., USA (Sears), are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your 1995 and later lawn and garden equipment engine. In California new utility and lawn and garden equipment engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards.
  • Page 23 WHAT IS COVERED REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS • Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at not charge to the owner at an approved Sears servicing center. • If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call Sears at 1-800-473-7247.
  • Page 24 CRAFTSMAN° OWNER'S 120/240 VOLTS / 3250 WATT A-C DELUXE PORTABLE GENERATOR MANUAL Each Portable Generator has its own model number. Each engine has its MODEL No. own part number. 580.326720 The model number for your Portable Generator will be found on a decal attached to the unit.

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