Maintenance - Craftsman 580.325600 Owner's Manual

OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs first.
More frequent service is required when operating in adverse conditions noted below.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES AS YOU
COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE
MAINTENANCE TASK
Check oil level
Clean debris
Change engine oil
Service air cleaner
Service spark plug
Service spark arrester
Clean cooling system
Prepare for storage
¹ 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 Clean or replace more often under dirty or dusty conditions.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Regular maintenance will improve the performance
and extend the life of the generator. See any
authorized Sears 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: 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.
EMISSION CONTROL
Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission
control devices and systems may be performed by any
non-road engine repair establishment or individual.
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.

MAINTENANCE

SERVICE DATES
Before Every 25 Hours
Each Use or Yearly
X
X
X²
If unit is to remain idle for longer than 30 days.
Every 50 Hours Every 100
or Yearly Hours or Yearly
X¹
X
X
X²
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.
Keep area around and behind muffler free from any
combustible debris.
Generator parts should be kept clean to reduce the
risk of overheating and ignition of accumulated debris.
• Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean.
Improper treatment of generator can damage it and
shorten its life.
• DO NOT expose generator to excessive moisture, dust,
dirt, or corrosive vapors.
• DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots.
• Use a soft bristle brush to loosen caked on dirt, oil,
etc.
• Use a vacuum cleaner to pick up loose dirt and debris.
• Use low pressure air (not to exceed 25 psi) to blow
away dirt. Inspect cooling air slots and openings on
the generator. These openings must be kept clean
and unobstructed.
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SERVICE DATES
CAUTION