Engine Maintenance; Checking Oil Level; Changing Engine Oil; Clean/Replace Spark Plug - Craftsman 580.323300 Owner's Manual

ENGINE MAINTENANCE
WARNING
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKmNG REPAIRS TO YOUR
GENERATOR
Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and
place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHEN TESTBNG FOR ENGINE SPARK
Use approved spark plug tester.
DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed,
Checking OH LeveI
Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least
every 5 hours of operation. Keep oil level maintained.
Changing Engine OH
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. Make sure unit is on a level surface.
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Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark
plug and place the wire where it cannot contact
spark plug.
Clean area around oil drain plug. The oil drain plug
is located at base of engine, opposite carburetor.
Remove oil drain plug and drain oil completely into
a suitable container.
Reinstall oil drain plug and tighten securely.
Remove oil dipstick.
Slowly pour new oil into oil fill opening. Pause to
permit oil to settle. Fill to "Full" mark on dipstick.
DO NOT OVERFILL. Remove dipstick and check
oil level.
7. Install oil dipstick. Tighten securely.
8. Wipe up any spilled oil.
CJeanlRepmace Spark P_ug
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. Replace spark plugs if electrodes are pitted,
burned or porcelain is cracked. Use a
recommended replacement plug.
4. Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set
spark plug gap to 0.030 inch (0.76mm) if necessary.
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5. Install spark plug and tighten firmly.
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 with a dirty air cleaner.
Replace the air cleaner every 25 hours of operation or
once each year, whichever comes first. Replace more
often if operating under dirty or dusty conditions.
To service the air cleaner, follow these steps:
1. Loosen screw and tilt cover down.
CARTRIDGE BASE,
COVER
SLOTS AND
SCREW _ TABS
2. Carefully remove cartridge assembly.
3. To clean cartridge, gently tap pleated paper side
on a flat surface.
4. Reinstall clean or new cartridge inside cover.
5. Insert cover's tabs into slots in bottom of base.
6. Tilt cover up and tighten screw securely to base.
NOTE: You can purchase new air filter elements by
calling 1-800-366-PART.
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