Craftsman 580.327203 Operator's Manual page 10

Manual Starting
• Grasp starter grip handle and pull slowly until you
feel some resistance. Then pull cord out with rapid
full arm stroke. Let rope return slowly. Do not let
rope "snap back" against starter. Repeat, if
necessary, with choke opened slightly.
• When engine starts, OPEN the choke gradually as
the engine warms up by pushing in on the choke
handle.
• Set the idle control on/off switch to the "On"
position.
IMPORTANT
: Do not overload the generator. Also, do
not overload individual panel receptacles. These
outlets are protected against overload with push-to-
reset-type circuit breakers. If amperage rating of any
circuit breaker is exceeded, that breaker opens and
electrical output to that receptacle is lost. Read "Don't
Overload the Generator" on page 12 carefully.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
• Unplug (or turn OFF) all electrical loads connected
to generator panel receptacles. Never start or stop
engine with devices plugged in and turned on.
• Turn "Off" the idle control switch.
• Let engine run at no-load for 30 seconds to
stabilize the internal temperatures of engine and
generator.
• Move run/stop switch to "Stop" position.
• Close the fuel valve.
AUTOMATIC IDLE CONTROL
OPERATION
This switch is designed to greatly improve fuel
economy. When this switch is turned "On", the engine
will only run at its normal high governed engine speed
when an electrical load is connected. When an
electrical load is removed, the engine will run at a
reduced speed. With the switch "Off," the engine runs
at the normal high engine speed all the time. Always
have the switch off when starting and stopping the
engine.
LOW OIL PRESSURE SHUTDOWN
SYSTEM
The engine is equipped with a low oil pressure sensor
that shuts down the engine automatically when the oil
pressure drops below 6 psi. If the engine shuts down
by itself and the fuel tank has enough gasoline, check
engine oil level.
Initial Start–up
A delay built in the low oil shutdown system allows oil
pressure to build during starting. The delay allows the
engine to run for about 10 seconds before sensing oil
pressure.
Sensing Low Pressure
If the system senses low oil pressure during operation,
the engine shuts down.
Restarting
If you try to restart the engine within 10 seconds after it
shuts down, the engine may NOT start. The system
needs 5 to 10 seconds to reset.
If you do restart the engine after such a shutdown and
have not corrected the low oil pressure, the engine
runs for about 10 seconds as described above and
then stops.
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