Features And Controls - Craftsman 580.326311 Operator's Manual

KNOW YOUR GENERATOR
Read the Operator's Manual and safety rules before operating your generator.
Compare the illustrations with your generator to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and
adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp
Duplex Receptacles
120/240 Volt AC,
30 Amp Receptacle
Circuit Breakers (AC)
Double Pole Circuit
Breaker (AC)
StatStation™
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacles — May be used to
supply electrical power for the operation of 120 Volt AC,
20 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical, lighting, appliance, tool
and motor loads.
120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle — May be used
to supply electrical power for the operation of 120 and/or
240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical, lighting,
appliance, tool and motor loads.
Air Cleaner — Protects engine by filtering dust and debris out
of intake air.
Battery Float Charger Jack — Use battery float charger to keep
the starting battery charged and ready for use.
Choke Lever — Used when starting a cold engine.
Circuit Breakers (AC) — Push to reset circuit breakers are
provided to protect the 120 VAC, 20A duplex receptacles against
electrical overload.
Data Tag — Provides model, revision and serial number of
generator. Please have these readily available when calling for
assistance.

FEATURES AND CONTROLS

Fuel Tank
Grounding
Fastener
Air Cleaner
Data Tag
Choke Lever
Spark Arrester Muffler
Recoil Starter
Start Switch
Double Pole Circuit Breaker (AC) — A double pole circuit
breaker is provided to protect all the receptacles and generator
against electrical overload.
Engine Rocker Switch — Set this switch to "On" before starting
engine. Set switch to "Off" to stop engine.
Fuel Tank — Capacity of seven (7) U.S. gallons.
Grounding Fastener — Consult your local agency having
jurisdiction for grounding requirements in your area.
Oil Fill Cap — Check and fill engine with oil here. See page 17
for oil recommendations and filling instructions.
Recoil Starter — Used to start the engine.
Spark Arrester Muffler — Exhaust muffler lowers engine noise
and is equipped with a spark arrester screen.
Start Switch — Push and hold in "Start" position for a
maximum of 15 seconds during each start attempt, until engine
starts.
StatStation™ — Displays the nominal load on generator based
on output frequency. It also has a built in maintenance reminder.
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Engine Rocker
Switch
Oil Fill Cap
Battery Float
Charger Jack