Craftsman 580.327182 Operator's Manual page 15

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
50 hours of operation or once a year, whichever
comes first. Clean or replace more often if operating
under dusty conditions. Clean foam precleaner every
25 hours of operation or sooner under dusty
conditions.
To clean or replace foam precleaner:
• Remove air cleaner cover, then foam pre-filter.
• Wash precleaner in soapy water. Squeeze pre-filter
dry in clean cloth (Do Not Twist).
• Clean air cleaner cover before installing it.
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Filter
Foam
Filter
CLEAN SPARK ARRESTOR SCREEN
The engine exhaust muffler has a spark arrestor
screen. Inspect and clean the screen every 100
hours of operation or once each year, whichever
comes first.
NOTE: If you use your generator on any forest-
covered, brush-covered or grass-covered unimproved
land, it must equipped with a spark arrestor. The spark
arrestor must be maintained in good condition by the
owner/operator.
Clean and inspect the spark arrestor as follows:
• To remove the muffler guard from the muffler,
remove the four screws that connect the guard to
the muffler bracket.
• Remove four screws that attach the spark arrestor
screen.
• Inspect screen and replace if torn, perforated or
otherwise damaged. Do Not use a defective
screen. If screen is not damaged, clean it with
commercial solvent.
SPARK ARRESTER
SCREEN
To clean or replace paper air filter:
• Remove air cleaner cover; then remove foam pre-
filter (service if necessary) and remove paper filter.
• Clean paper filter by tapping it gently on a solid
surface. If the filter is too dirty, replace it with a new
one. Dispose of the old filter properly.
• Clean air cleaner cover then insert precleaner into
cover. Next insert new paper filter into cover to hold
precleaner in place and assemble all of them to the
base of the air cleaner.
NOTE: If you need to order a new air filter, please call
1-800-366-PART.
MUFFLER
HEAT SHIELD
• Reattach the screen and the muffler guard.
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