Craftsman 580.675512 Operator's Manual page 22

Problem
Engine is running, but no AC outputis
available.
Engine runsgood at no-load but "bogs
down" when loads are connected.
Enginewill not start; or startsand runs
rough.
C_lnse
1. Circuit breakers is open.
2. Fault in generator.
3. Poor connection or defective cord
set.
4. Connecteddevice is bad.
1. Short circuit in a connected load.
2. Engine speed is too slow.
3. Generatoris overloaded.
4. Shorted generator circuit.
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 connected to
spark plug.
7. Bad spark plug.
8. Water in fuel.
9. Flooded.
10. Excessivelyrich fuel mixture.
Correction
1. Reset circuit breaker,
2. Contact Searsor other qualified
service dealer.
3. Checkand repair.
4. Connect another device that is in
good condition.
1. Disconnect shorted electrical load.
2. Contact Searsor other qualified
service dealer.
3. See Don't OverloadGenerator.
4. Contact Searsor other qualified
service dealer.
1. Set switch to "On".
2. Turn fuel valve to "Open"position.
3. Cleanor replaceair cleaner.
4. Fill fueltank.
5. Drain gas tank and carburetor; fill
with fresh fuel.
6. Connectwire to spark plug.
7. Replacesparkplug.
8. Drain fuel tank and carburetor; fill
with fresh fuel.
9. Wait 5 minutes and re-crank engine.
10. Contact Searsor other qualified
service dealer.
11. Contact Searsor other qualified
service dealer.
12. Contact Searsor other qualified
service dealer.
11. Intake valve stuck open or closed.
12. Engine has lost compression.
Out of fuel.
1. Load is too high.
2. Dirty air filter.
Carburetor is running too rich or too
lean.
Engine shutsdown when running. Fill fuel tank.
Engine lacks power.
Engine "hunts" (speed constantly
fluctuates) or falters.
1. See Don't OverloadGenerator.
2. Replaceair filter.
Contact Searsor other qualified service
dealer.
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