Craftsman 580.323610 Operator's Manual page 12

COLD WEATHER OPERATION
Under certain weather conditions (temperatures below
40°F [4°C] combined with high humidity), your
Craftsman generator may experience icing of the
carburetor and/or the crankcase breather system. To
reduce this problem, you need to perform the following:
1. Make sure generator has clean, fresh fuel.
2. Open fuel valve (turn valve to open position).
3. Use SAE 5W-30 oil (synthetic preferred, see
page 16).
4. Check oil level daily or after every eight (8) hours
of operation.
5. Maintain the generator following the "Maintenance
Schedule" on page 15.
6. Shelter unit from elements.
Creating a Temporary Cold Weather
Shelter
1. In an emergency, use the original shipping carton.
2. Cut off top carton flaps and one long side of
carton to expose muffler side of unit. If required,
tape up other sides of carton to fit over generator
as shown below.
Wind
Muffler side exposed. Your unit may differ in
appearance from that shown above.
NOTE: If required, remove wheel kit to fit carton over
generator as shown.
3. Cut appropriate slots to access receptacles of unit.
4. Face exposed end away from wind and elements.
5. Locate generator as described in the section
"Generator Location". Keep exhaust gas from
entering a confined area through windows, doors,
ventilation intakes or other openings.
WARNING
Running generator gives off carbon
monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause
nausea, fainting or death.
• Operate generator ONLY outdoors.
• Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings.
• DO NOT operate generator inside any building or
enclosure (even if doors or windows are open), including
the generator compartment of a recreational vehicle (RV).
6. Start generator as described in the section
"Starting the Engine", then place carton over
generator. Keep at least 5 ft. (152 cm) clearance
on all sides of generator including overhead with
shelter in place.
WARNING
Running engines produce heat.
Temperature of muffler and nearby areas
can reach or exceed 150°F (65°C).
Severe burns can occur on contact.
Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles,
structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.
• DO NOT touch hot surfaces and avoid hot exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keep at least 5 ft. (152 cm) clearance on all sides of
generator including overhead.
• Remove shelter when temperatures are above 40°F [4°C].
7. Remove shelter when temperatures are above
40°F [4°C].
8. Turn engine OFF and let cool two (2) minutes
before refueling. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
Creating a Permanent Cold Weather
Shelter
1. Build a structure that will enclose three sides and
the top of the generator, making sure muffler side
of generator is exposed.
NOTE: Structure should hold enough heat created by
the generator to prevent icing problem.
2. DO NOT enclose generator any more than shown.
NOTE: If a wheel kit is installed on the generator,
enlarge shelter accordingly.
3. Follow steps 3 through 8 as described previously
in "Creating a Temporary Cold Weather Shelter".
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