Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule; Product Specifications; General Recommendations - Craftsman 580.329130 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs first.
More frequent service is required when operating in adverse conditions noted below.
Maintenance Operation Every 8 Hours 25 Hours or 50 Hours or 100 Hours or
or Daily Every Season Every Season Every Season
Yearly
Check oil level X
Change oil & oil filter:l:
Clean spark arrester screen
Service air filter pre-cleaner
Service air cleaner cartridge
Adjust valve clearance
Replace spark plugs
Retorque head bolts
:1: Change oil & oil filter after first 8 hours of operation, then after every 50 hours.
* Change oil & oil filter every 25 hours when operating under heavy load or in high temperatures.
** Clean more often under dirty or dusty conditions. Replace filter parts if very dirty.
*** Perform this task only after first 50 hours of operation. Head bolts will not need further retorquing.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Generator Specifications
Rated Maximum Power ........ 3,800 Watts (3.8kW)
Surge Maximum Power ........ 4,750 Watts (4.75kW)
Rated AC Voltage ............ 120/240 Volts
Rated Maximum AC Current:
at 240 Volts ............... 15.8 Amperes
at 120 Volts ............... 31.6 Amperes
Rated Frequency ............ 60 Hz at 3600 rpm
Phase ..................... Single Phase
Gasoline Capacity ............ 4 U.S. gallons
Engine Specifications
Rated Horsepower ........... 7.8 at 3600 rpm
Spark Plug
Type: ................ Champion RC12YC or
Equivalent
Set Gap To: ........... 0.030inch (0.76mm)
Oil Type:
Above 32° F .............. SAE 30 or 10W-30
Below 32° F............... Synthetic 5W-20 or
5W-30
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
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 Generator as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your generator. All adjustments in the
Service and Adjustments section of this manual should
be made at least once each season. Followthe
requirements in the "Maintenance Schedule" chart above.
NOTE: Once a year you should clean or replace the
spark plug and replace the air filter. A new spark plug
and clean air filter assure proper fuel-air mixture and
help your engine run better and last longer.
GENERATOR MAINTENANCE
Generator maintenance consists of keeping the unit
clean and dry. Operate and store the unit in a clean
dry environment where it will not be exposed to
excessive dust, dirt, moisture or any corrosive vapors.
Cooling air slots in the generator must not become
clogged with snow, leaves,or any other foreign
material.
Check the cleanliness of the generator frequently and
clean when dust, dirt, oil, moisture or other foreign
substances are visible on its exterior surface.
NOTE: Do Not use a garden hose to clean generator.
Water can enter the engine fuel system and cause
problems. In addition, if water enters the generator
through cooling air slots, some of the water will be
retained in voids and cracks of the rotor and stator
winding insulation. Water and dirt buildup on the
generator internal windings will eventually decrease
the insulation resistance of these windings.
CLEAN THE GENERATOR
_ AUTION! Never Insert any object or tool
through the air cooling slots, even if the engine
is not running.
• Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean.
• A soft, bristle brush may be used to loosen caked
on dirt, oil, etc.