Assembly - Craftsman 580.323610 Operator's Manual

Your Craftsman generator requires some assembly
and is ready for use only 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.
Unpacking the Generator
1. Set the carton on a rigid flat surface.
2. Remove everything from carton except generator.
3. Open carton completely by cutting each corner
from top to bottom.
4. Leave generator on carton to install wheel kit.
Carton Contents
Check all contents against those listed below:
• Main unit
• Engine oil
• Operator's manual
• Wheel kit
• Adapter cord set
If any parts are missing or damaged, call the
generator helpline at 1-800-222-3136.
Install Wheel Kit
NOTE: Wheel kit is not intended for over-the-road
use. DO NOT tow this unit with a motorized vehicle.
You will need the following tools to install these
components:
• 13mm wrench
• Socket wrench with a 13mm socket
Support Leg

ASSEMBLY

• Pliers
• Safety glasses
Install the Wheel Kit as Follows:
1. Tip generator so that engine end is up.
2. Slide axle through both mounting brackets.
3. Place a wheel on each side as shown below in A.
4. Place a washer on axle and then place an e-ring
in axle groove.
5. Install e-ring with pliers, squeezing from top of
e-ring to bottom of axle.
E-rings can cause eye injury.
E-rings can spring back and become
airborne when installing or removing.
• Always wear eye protection when installing/removing e-rings.
6. Repeat step 4 and 5 to secure second wheel.
7. Tip generator so that engine side is down.
8. Line up holes in support leg with holes in
generator frame.
9. Attach support leg using two short (M8 x 16mm)
cap screws and two locking hex nuts. Tighten with
a 13mm socket and wrench.
10. Return generator to normal operating position
(resting on wheels and support leg).
Axle
Cap Screw
Wheel
Hex Nut
6
CAUTION
A
Axle
Wheel
Flat Washer
E-Ring