Craftsman 580.327130 Operator's Manual page 7

WARNING
! temperature of muffler and nearby
areas may exceed 150°F (65°C). Avoid these
areas.
• Unplug all electrical loads from generator
receptacles before starting the engine. Never start
or stop engine with electrical devices plugged into
the panel receptacles and turned on.
• Open the fuel valve (shown here in "Open"
position).
• Place the Run/Stop switch in the "Run" position.
• Move engine choke lever to "Full" position.
Full
• Grasp starter grip 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 engine.
• When engine starts, move choke lever to "Half"
position until the engine runs smoothly and then to
"Run" position. If engine falters, move choke lever
to "Half" position until the engine runs smoothly
and then to "Run" position.
NOTE: If engine fails to start after 3 pulls, move the
choke lever to "Run" position and pull starter rope
again.
NOTE: If engine still fails to start after 3 pulls, check
for proper oil level in crankcase. This unit is equipped
with a Low Oil Shutdown System (see page 8).
NOTE: If engine fires but does not continue to run,
move choke lever to "Full" position and repeat starting
instructions.
TO STOP THE ENGINE
• Unplug all electrical loads from generator panel
receptacles. Never start or stop engine with
electrical devices plugged in AND turned on.
Run
Half
• Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to
stabilize the internal temperatures of engine and
generator.
• Move Run/Stop switch to "Stop" position.
COLD WEATHER OPERATION
Under certain weather conditions (temperatures below
40°F [4°C] and a high dew point), your generator may
experience icing of the carburetor and/or the
crankcase breather system.
In an emergency, use the original shipping box as a
temporary shelter:
• Cut off all flaps.
• Cut out one of the long sides of the box to expose
exhaust side of unit. Ensure a minimum of two feet
clearance between open side of box and nearest
object.
• Cut appropriate slots to access receptacles and
clear handles.
• Start unit, then place box over it.
IMPORTANT!: Remove shelter when temperature is
above 40°F [4°C].
For a more permanent shelter, build a structure that
will enclose three sides and the top of the generator:
• Make sure entire muffler-side of generator is
exposed. Note that your generator may appear
different from that shown here.
WIND
• Ensure a minimum of two feet clearance between
open side of box and nearest object.
• Face exposed end away from wind and elements.
• Enclosure should hold enough heat created by the
generator to prevent icing.
CAUTION
: NEVER run unit indoors; Do Not
enclose generator any more than shown.
Remove shelter when temperatures are above
40°F [4°C].
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