Craftsman 580.327360 Operator's Manual page 20

Probmem
Engine is running, hut no AC output is
availaMe.
Engine runs good at nooload hut "hogs
down" when loads are connected.
Cause
f. One of the circuit breakers is open,
2. Fault in generator,
3. Poor connection or defective cord
set,
4. Connected device is bad.
,
2.
3.
4.
Short circuit in a connected load. 1.
Engine speed is too slow. 2.
Generator is overloaded. 3.
Shorted generator circuit. 4.
1. Rocker Switch set to "Off".
2. FuelValve is in "Off" position.
3. Dirty air cleaner.
4. Out of fuel.
5. Stale fuel.
6. Spark plug wire not connectedto
Correction
1. Resetcircuit breaker.
2. Contact Sears service facility.
3. Checkand repair.
4. Connectanother device that is in
good condition.
Disconnect shorted electricaI load.
Contact Sears service faciiity.
See Don't OverloadGenerator.
Contact Sears service facility.
1. Set switch to "On".
2. Turn fuel valve to "Open"position.
3. Cleanor replaceair cleaner.
4. Fill fuei tank.
5. Drain fuel tank and carburetor; fill
with fresh fuel.
6. Connectwire to spark plug.
Engine will not start; or starts and runs
rough.
spark piug.
7. Bad spark piug.
8. Water in fuel.
9. Flooded.
7. Repiacespark plug.
8. Drain fuel tank and carburetor; fill
with fresh fuel.
9. Wait 5 minutes and re-crank
engine.
10. Excessiveiyrich fuel mixture.
11. Intake valve stuck open or ciosed.
12. Engine has lost compression.
Out of fuel.
10. Contact Sears service faciiity.
11. Contact Sears service faciiity.
12. Contact Sears service facility.
Fifl fuel tank.
1. Load is too high.
2. Dirty air filter.
Carburetor is running too rich or too
lean.
Engine shuts down when running.
1. See Don't OverloadGeneratof:
Engine lacks power. 2. Replaceair filter.
Engine "hunts" or falters. Contact Sears service facility.
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