Troubleshooting - Craftsman 580.326311 Operator's Manual

Problem
Engine is running, but no AC output is
available.
Engine runs good at no-load but "bogs
down" when loads are connected.
Engine will not start; or starts and runs
rough.
Engine shuts down when running.
Engine lacks power.
Engine "hunts" (speed constantly
fluctuates) or falters.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Cause
1. One of the circuit breakers is open.
2. Fault in generator.
3. Poor connection or defective cord
set.
4. Connected device is bad.
1. Short circuit in a connected load.
2. Engine speed is too slow.
3. Generator is overloaded.
4. Shorted generator circuit.
1. Rocker Switch set to "Off".
2. Fuel Valve 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. Excessively rich fuel mixture.
Out of fuel.
1. Load is too high.
2. Dirty air filter.
Carburetor is running too rich or too
lean.
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Correction
1. Reset circuit breaker.
2. Contact Sears or other qualified
service dealer.
3. Check and repair.
4. Connect another device that is in
good condition.
1. Disconnect shorted electrical load.
2. Contact Sears or other qualified
service dealer.
3. See Don't Overload Generator.
4. Contact Sears or other qualified
service dealer.
1. Set switch to "On".
2. Turn fuel valve to "Open" position.
3. Clean or replace air cleaner.
4. Fill fuel tank.
5. Drain fuel tank and carburetor; fill
with fresh fuel.
6. Connect wire to spark plug.
7. Replace spark plug.
8. Drain fuel tank and carburetor; fill
with fresh fuel.
9. Wait 5 minutes and re-crank engine.
10. Contact Sears or other qualified
service dealer.
Fill fuel tank.
1. See Don't Overload Generator.
2. Replace air filter.
Contact Sears or other qualified service
dealer.