Craftsman 580.329180 Owner's Manual page 4

Your generator requires some assembly and is ready
for use after it has been properly serviced with the
recommended oil and fuel.
If you have any problems with the assembly of
your generator, please call the generator helpline
at 1-800-222-3136.
IMPORTANT: Any attempt to run the engine before it
has been serviced with the recommended oil will result
in an engine failure.
TO REMOVE GENERATOR FROM
CARTON
• Slice two corners at end of carton from top to
bottom so the panel can be folded down flat.
• Remove all packing material, carton fillers, etc.
• Remove the generator and tranfer switch container
from the shipping carton.
CARTON CONTENTS
• Generator
• Wheel kit
• Locking plug
• Engine oil
• Transfer switch components
• Battery tray components
• Battery charge cable
• Manual
Check all contents. If any parts are missing or
damaged, call the generator helpline at
1-800-222-3136.
INSTALLING TRAY AND BATTERY
NOTE: The generator can be started manually. If you
choose not to use the electric start feature of this
generator, you do not need to install the battery.
You must purchase and install a 12 Volt DC battery
(Sears p/n 28-27145). The battery should be serviced
with electrolyte fluid and fully charged prior to
installation.
• Find the battery tray and fasteners shipped loose in
the carton. Included are: one hold-down bracket,
two 7" J bolts, two lock washers, two flat washers
and two hex nuts.
• Remove the 4 battery tray screws from cradle.
• Position the battery tray and install with supplied
hardware.
Set battery onto tray. Position hold-down bracket.
Retain battery to tray with two J bolts, two lock
washers, two flat washers and two hex nuts, as
shown.
Connect the red battery cable from the engine
starter switch to the positive (+) terminal on the
battery.
RED (+)
wire from J
battery
BLACK (-) wire
from battery
• Connect the black battery cable to the negative (-)
terminal on the battery.
• Connect the other end of the black cable to the
engine as shown.
A ARNING! Do Not connect the black battery
cable to any other location.
• Double check all connections to ensure they are in
the correct locations and secure.
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