Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Emissions Control; Generator Maintenance - Craftsman 580.325650 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE S CHEDULE
Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs first.
More frequent service is required when operating in adverse conditions noted below.
MAINTENANCESCHEDULE
FILL IN DATESAS YOU
COMPLETEREGULARSERVICE SERVICEDATES
MAINTENANCETASK Every 25 Hours
or Yearly
Check oil level
Clean debris
Service air cleaner
Change engine oil
Service spark plug
Service spark arrester
Clean cooling system
Check valve clearance
Prepare for storage
Before
Each Use
X
×
SERVICEDATES
Every 50 Hours Every 100 Every 250
or Yearly Hours or Yeary Hours or Yeary
X1
×
X
X_
×
If unit is to remain idle for longer than 30 days.
Change oil after the first (5) operating hours and every 50 hours or every year, whichever occurs first, thereafter.
Change sooner when operating under dirty or dusty conditions.
2 Replace more often under dirty or dusty conditions.
GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS
Regular maintenancewill improve the performance and
extend the life of the generator. See a Sears or other qualified
dealer for service.
The generator's warranty does not cover items that have
been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive
full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain
generator as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your generator.
All service and adjustments should be made at least once
each season. Follow the requirements in the Maintenance
Schedule chart above.
NOTE:Oncea 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.
EMiSSiONS CONTROL
[Vlaintellance, replacement, or repair of the emissions con-
trol devices and systems may be performedby any non-
road engine repair establishment or individual. However,
to obtain "no charge" emissions control service, the work
must be performed by a qualified service center. See the
Emissions Warranty.
GENERATOR MAINTENANCE
Generatormaintenanceconsists of keepingthe unit clean and
dry. Operateand 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.
Checkthe 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.
Generator Cleaning
Daily or before use, clean accumulated debris from
generator. Keep linkage, spring and controls clean. Keeparea
around and behind muffler free from any combustible debris.
Inspect cooling air slots and openings on the generator.
These openings must be kept clean and unobstructed.
Generator parts should be kept clean to reducethe risk of
overheating and ignition of accumulated debris.
• Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean.
NOTICE
Improper treatment of generator can damage it and
shorten its life.
DONOTexpose generator t o excessive moisture, d ust,dirt, or
corrosivevapors.
DONOTinsertanyobjectsthroughcoolingslots.
,, Use a soft bristle brush to loosen caked on dirt, oil, etc.
• Usea vacuumcleanerto pick up loose dirt and debris.
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