Engine Maintenance - Craftsman 919.679470 Owner's Manual

GENERAL RECO!IMENI)ATBON$
The warranty of the generator does not cover items that
have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To
receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain
the generator as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
maintain your generator.
GENERATOR MAINTANANCE
Your generator should be kept clean and dry at all times.
The generator should not be stored or operated in environ-
ments that includes excessive moisture, dust or any corro-
sive vapors. Bf t hese sustances are on the generator, clean
with a cloth or soft bristle brush. Do not use a garden hose
or anything with water pressure to clean the generator. Water
may enter the cooling air slots and could possibly damage
the rotor, starer and the internal windings of the gen head.
All adjustments in the Maintenance section of this manual
should be made at bast once each season.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Oil
Oii bvei shouid be checked prior to each use and at
bast every 5 hours of operation. To check oii see
Adding Engine Oil on page 11.
Changing Engine Oim
For a new engine, change oii after the first 2 operating
hours. Thereafter, change oil after every 50 heurs of
operation.
Change the oil while the engine is still warm. The oil will
flow freely and carry away more impurities. Make sure the
engine is level when filling, checking or changing oil.
Change the oil as follows:
To keep dirt, grass clippings, etc. out of the engine,
clean the area around the drain plug and dipstick
before removing them.
Remove the oil drain plug and dipstick. Tilt the
engine slightly towards the oil drain to obtain better
drainage. Be sure to allow ample time for complete
drainage.
Reinstall the drain plug. Make sure it is tightened
securely.
Fill the crankcase with new oil of the proper type (See
Adding Oil Section), to the Full mark on the dipstick.
Always check the level with the dipstick before adding
more oil.
Reinstall the oil fiii cap or plug and tighten securely.
Service Air Cleaner
NO'Ill: Do not use petroleum solvents, e.g., kerosene,
which will cause the cartridge to deteriorate. Do not use
pressurized air to clean cartridge. Pressurized air can
damage the cartridge.
To service air cleaner follow these steps:
1. Unscrew wing nut. Remove cover and air cleaner
cartridge.
2. Remove cartridge from cover.
To service cartridge, clean by tapping gently on a fiat
service. Do not oil cartridge. Replace if dirty or damaged.
3. Replace air cleaner cartridge. Place cover over
cartridge and tighten nut finger tight and then turn it
PAPER FILTER
WroNG NUT
AltR CLEANI==R
Clean Guard/IViuffler
Do not clean with a forceful spray of water because
water could contaminate fuel system. With a brush
or cloth clean finger guard after every use to prevent
engine damage caused by overheating.
OIL DRAIN
PLUG
OUL FULL
_ CLEAN
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