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Craftsman 919.679500 Owner's Manual

120/240 volt - 5000 watt generator
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SEARS
OWNER"S
MANUAL
Model
No.
919.679500
IMPORTANT:.
Read
the Safety
Guidelines
and All Instructions
Carefull
Before
Operating
I (RRFTSMRN]
1201240
VOLT " 5000
WATT
GENERATOR
• SAFETY
GUIDELINES
• ASSEMBLY
• OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE
• TROUBLESHOOTING
• REPAIR
PARTS
Sold
by Sears
Canada,
Inc.,
Toronto,
Ont.
M5B2B8
MGP-_
7/16199

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  • Page 1 SEARS OWNER"S MANUAL Model 919.679500 I (RRFTSMRN] 1201240 VOLT " 5000 WATT GENERATOR IMPORTANT:. Read the Safety Guidelines and All Instructions Carefull • SAFETY GUIDELINES Before Operating • ASSEMBLY • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE • TROUBLESHOOTING • REPAIR PARTS Sold by Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto,...
  • Page 2 Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material and workmanship. If your Craftsman engine is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies only for 90 days form the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover: Expendable items such as spark plugs and air filters, which become worn during normal use.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS This manualcontainsinformation that I _I_CAUTION I A DANGER is important for you to know and URGENT SAFETY INFORMATION - A HAZ- Information for preventing damage understand.This informationrelates ARD THAT WILL CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY equipment. to protecting YOUR SAFETY and OR LOSS OF LIFE.

  • Page 4: Risk Of Electrocution

    READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE All'EMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE (cont'd) HAZARD WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Operation of generator in rain, wet, icy, Water is an excellent conductor of Operate generator in a clean, dry, well or flooded conditions.

  • Page 5: Risk Of Fire

    READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE (_ENERATOR. RISK OF FIRE HAZARD WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOWTO PREVENTIT Attempting to fill the fuel tank while the Gasoline and gasoline vapors can Turn engine off and allow it to cool engine is running.
  • Page 6 READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. Risk of Injury and ProDertv Damage When Transporting Generator HAZARD WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Fire, Inhalation, Damage to Vehicle Fuel or oil can leak or spill and could If generator is equipped with a fuel Surfaces result in fire or breathing hazard, seri-...

  • Page 7: Operation

    READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION HAZARD WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Operation of generator in careless All sources of energy include the poten- • Review and understand aUof the manne[ tial for injury.

  • Page 8: Grounding The Generator

    READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK FROM LIFTING HAZARD WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Lifting a very heavy object. Serious injury can result from attempt- The generator is too heavy to be lifted ing to lift too heavy an object.
  • Page 9 INSTALLING WHEEL Locate the engine support. Place one wheel bracket (4) on top of support as shown in illustration below. The Sears Wheel Kit was designed to greatly improve Align with the pre-ddlled holes in support. Place 2 the portablility of your generator. You will need (2) 1/2" cap screws (9) through holes in bracket and support.

  • Page 10: Know Your Generator

    KNOW YOUR GENERATOR CIRCUIT BREAKER- Each receptacle has a circuit breaker to protect the generator from overloading. Read this Owner's Manual and Safety Rules be- fore operation of your Generator. Compare this 120 VOLT RECEPTACLES- Used to supply 1800 watts of illustration with your generator to famUiarize yourself electrical power per receptacle or a combination of 3600...
  • Page 11 RECEPTACLES The guide below is provided to assist you in determining the appliances and tools that can be ran with the wattage Yourgenerator is equipped with duplex 120 volt receptacles capacity of your generator. and a twistlock 240 volt receptacle. The unit is also equipped with a 15 amp circuit breaker for the 120 volt receptacles and a 20 amp circuit breaker for the 240 volt receptacle which is provided to protect the...

  • Page 12: Before Starting Engine

    Generator To Main Electrical Supply Your Craftsman generator engine is equipped with Low Oil Shutdown, Low Oil Shutdown is a safety device Potential hazards exist when a electrical generator is con- designed to protect your engine from damage in the nected to the main electrical supply coming into the house.
  • Page 13 • On the engine there is a choke/run lever. Place this • Plug in the desired 120 or 240 volts tools. lever to the choke position. • DO NOT connect 240 volt equipment to the 120 volt duplex receptacles. FULl. CHOKE Pt_tTION •...

  • Page 14: General Recommendations

    GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Reinstall the drain plug. Make sure it is tightened securely. The warranty of the generator does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To • Fill the crankcase with new oil of the proper type (See receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain Adding Oil Section), to the Full mark on the dipstick.

  • Page 15: Storage Instructions

    Before running engine, clean muffler area to remove Clean and Replace Spark Plug all combustible debris. 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. .030"...
  • Page 16 CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM 1. Add fuel or oil. Low on fuel or oil. Engine will not start Ignition switch in "Off" position. 2. Turn to "ON" position Faulty spark plug. 3. Replace spark plug. Choke in wrong position. 4. Adjust choke accordingly. Fuel shut-off valve in closed 5.
  • Page 17 CRAFTSMAN 5000 GENERATOR 919,679500 TORQUE 20-25 IN.-LBS. (NOT SHOWN) 20-26 IN.-LBS. TOQUE 120-144 IN.-LBS. TORQUE 60-70 IN.-LBS. TORQUE 96-120 IN.-LBS. TORQUE 120-144 IN.-LBS. FUEL TANK SCREWS 91895680 FUEL TANK GS-0444 FUEL CAP GS-0443 FUEL HOSE GS-0225 FUEL LINE CLAMP GS-0227...
  • Page 18 CRAFTSMAN 5000 GENERATOR 919.679500 ORIENTWITH VENTS DOWNWARDAS SHOWN 30 31 TOROUETO204-2641N.I.BS TORQU E U NTIL THREADS RU N OUT TORQUE TO 60-70 IN-LBS S HOWN FOR REFERENCE ONLY 34" 35 TOROU E TO 120-144 IN-LBS TORQU E TO 30-40 IN-LBS...
  • Page 19 CRAFTSMAN 5000 GENERATOR 919.679500 NO_, DESCRIPTION PART 120V/20A DUPLEX RECEPTACLE GS-0804 4 PRONG TWISTLOCK GS-0445 CIRCUIT BREAKER 120/240V/20A GS-0025 SCREW #6 - 32 x .5 TORX SSF-583 NUT, 10 - 9 X .50 PLASTITE SSF-3156 SWITCH FACE PLATE RESET GS-0207...
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 5000 GENERATOR 919,679500 TECUMSEH 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL #HM100-159409P 150_.151/" _149150 < _"'151 '_'_325 370L t_/261282 275 1 184 <_ 262 .. r"_' /.250 370G 370K 20 -- ENG...
  • Page 21 CRAFTSMAN 5000 GENERATOR 910.679500 TECUMSEH 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL #HM100-159409P PARt'NO. m RER NO. PARTt,!=O. DESCRIPTION REKNO. 650881 FLYWHEEL NUT 35968A CYLINDER (INCL. #2, 20 & 72) 27652 DOWEL PIN 651016 LOCK NUT,10-32 30699C 30886A EXTENSION SPRING GOVERNOR ROD (INCL. #15A & 1513)
  • Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 5000 GENERATOR 919.679500 CARBURETOR MODEL 164012 1A70-5097 _'-37 ')'--37 RER NO. PARt'NO. I_SCRIP'nON REF.NO. PARTNO. DESCRIPllON 631776A THROTTLE SHAFT & LEVERASSEMBLY 640027 IDLE RESTRICTOR SCREW 631970 THROTi"LE RETURN SPRING 640053 IDLE RESTRICTOR SCREW CAP 631184 631867 FLOATBOWL DUST SEALWASHER (KIT)
  • Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 6000 GENERATOR 919.679500 STARTER #590746 REF.NO. PARTNO. DESCRIPTION 590599A SPRING PIN (INCL 4) 5_6_ WASHER RETAINER 590601 WASHER 590678 BRAKE SPRING 5_6_ STARTERDOG 590412 DOG SPRING 590681 PULLEY & REWIND SPRING ASSEMBLY 590_7 STARTER HOUSING ASSEMBLY 590535 STARTERROPE (LENGTH 98" X 9/64" DIA.)

  • Page 24: California & Us Epa Emission Control Warranty Statement

    CALIFORNIA & US EPA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency ('EPA"), the California Air Resources Board ("CARB') and Tecumseh Products Co. are pleased to explain the Federal and Califomia Emission Control Systems Warranty on your new utility or lawn and garden equipment engine.

  • Page 25: Emission Control System Warranty

    EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Emission Control System Warranty ('ECS Wananty') for 1995 end later model year Califomta utility and lawn and garden equip ment engines (for other states, 1997 and later model year engines): A. APPLICABILITY: This warranty shall apply to 1995 and later model year California utility and lawn and garden equipment engines (for other states, 1997 and later model year engines1, The ECS Warranty Pedod shall begin on the date the now engine or equipment is delivered to its original, end-use porcnaser, and shall continue for 24 consecutive months thereafter.
  • Page 26 Dear Customer, In manufacturing this product, many steps have been taken to provide you with the highest quality. Unfortunately, errors or omissions occasionally occur. In the event that you find a missing or defective part, please contact your nearest Sears store. SERVICEAND REPAIRPARTS CALL 1-800-665-4455 Keep this number...

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