Troubleshooting - Craftsman 580.327141 Owner'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 during
operation.
Engine lacks power.
Engine "hunts" or falters.
No battery charge DC
output.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Cause
1. One of the circuit breakers is open.
2. Connected device is bad.
3. Poor connection or defective cord
set.
4. Fault in generator.
1. Short circuit in a connected load.
2. Generator is overloaded.
3. Engine speed is too slow.
4. Shorted generator circuit.
1. Run/Stop Switch set to "Stop".
2. Dirty air cleaner.
3. Out of gasoline.
4. Stale gasoline.
5. Spark plug wire not connected to
spark plug.
6. Bad spark plug.
7. Water in gasoline.
8. Overchoking.
9. Low oil level.
10. Excessively rich fuel mixture.
11. Intake valve stuck open or closed.
12. Engine has lost compression.
1. Out of gasoline.
2. Low oil level.
1. Load is too high.
2. Dirty air filter.
1. Choke is opened too soon.
2. Carburetor is running too rich or
too lean.
1. Battery posts are corroded.
2. Battery fluid level is low.
3. Battery cable is bad.
4. Battery is defective.
5. Receptacle is bad.
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Correction
1. Reset circuit breaker.
2. Connect another device that is in
good condition.
3. Check and repair.
4. Contact Sears service facility.
1. Disconnect shorted electrical load.
2. See "Don't Overload the
Generator" on page 10.
3. Contact Sears service facility.
4. Contact Sears service facility.
1. Set switch to "Run".
2. Clean or replace air cleaner.
3. Fill gas tank.
4. Drain gas tank; fill with fresh fuel.
5. Connect wire to spark plug.
6. Replace spark plug.
7. Drain gas tank; fill with fresh fuel.
8. Open choke fully and crank
engine.
9. Fill crankcase to proper level.
10. Contact Sears service facility.
11. Contact Sears service facility.
12. Contact Sears service facility.
1. Fill fuel tank.
2. Fill crankcase to proper level.
1. See "Don't Overload the
Generator" on page 10.
2. Replace air filter.
1. Move choke to halfway position
until engine runs smoothly.
2. Contact Sears service facility.
1. Clean battery posts.
2. Add distilled water to battery.
3. Replace cable.
4. Check battery condition; replace if
defective.
5. Contact Sears service facility.