Grounding The Generator; Add Gasoline; Add Engine Oil - Craftsman 580.329120 Owner's Manual

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.
Grounding
Wing Nut
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 SF, SG, SH or SH/CD.
Select the oils viscosity grade according to your
expected operating temperature:
colder _ 32°F
5W30 SAE 30
Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30, etc.)
improve starting in cold weather, these oils will result
in increased oil consumption. Check your engine oil
level more frequently to avoid possible damage from
running low on oil.
• Clean area around oil fill.
• Remove oil fill cap and dipstick.
• Wipe dipstick clean, insert it into oil fill hole and
tighten securely, remove dipstick. Add
recommended oil up to "Full" mark on dipstick.
• Pour slowly. Wipe dipstick clean each time oil level
is checked. Do Not overfill.
• Install oil fill plug and dipstick, tighten securely.
NOTE: Check oil often during engine break-in.
Add Gasoline
,_ WARNING! Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never
fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot. Allow
unit to cool for two minutes before refueling. Do
Not light a cigarette or smoke when filling the
fuel tank.
,_ WARNING! Do Not overfill the fuel tank.
Always leave room for expansion.
• Use regular UNLEADED gasoline with the
generator engine. Do Not use premium gasoline.
Do Not mix oil with gasoline.
• Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
• Slowly add unleaded regular gasoline to fuel tank.
Be careful not to overfill. Allow about 1/2" of tank
space for fuel expansion, as shown here.
1/2" Air Space Tank
Fuel
• Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.