Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Emissions Control - Craftsman 580.325610 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCESCHEDULE
Foiiow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs first=
More frequent service is required when operating in adverse conditions noted beiow.
MAINTENANCESgNEDULE
FILL IN DATESAS YOU COMPLETE
REGULARSERVICE
MAINTENANCETASK
SERVICEDATES
Before j Every 25 Hours Every 50 Hours Every 100 Hours
Each Use J or Yearly or Yearly or Yearly
SERVICEDATES
Check oil level
Clean debris
Change engine oil
Service air cleaner
Service spark plug
Service spark arrester
Clean cooling system
Prepare for storage
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X
X 1
X2
If unit is to remain idle for longer than 30 days.
X
X
X2
1 Change oil after the first (5) operating hours and every 50 hours or every year, whichever occurs first, thereafter,
Change sooner when operating under dirty or dusty conditions,
2 Replace more often under dirty or dusty conditions,
GENERALBECOMMENDATIONS
Regular maintenancewill improve the performance and
extend the iife of the generator. See any Sears or other
qualified dealer for service.
The generator's warranty does not cover items that have
been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive
fuiI vaiue from the warranty, the operator must maintain
generator as instructed in this manual
Some adjustments wili need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your generator.
AtI service and adjustments should be made at least once
each season. Follow the requirements in the Maintenance
Schedulechart above.
NOTE:Oncea year you should clean or replace the spark
ptug and repiace the air filter. A new spark plug and clean air
fiiter assure proper fuel-air mixture and help your engine run
better and last longer.
EMISSIONSCONTBOL
Maintenance, replacementor repair of the emissions control
devices and systems may be performed by any non-road
engine repair establishment or individual.
BENEBATOBMAINTENANCE
Generatormaintenanceconsists of keepingthe unit ctean and
dry. Operateand store the unit in a clean dry environment
where it wiii not be exposed to excessive dust, dirt, moisture
or any corrosive vapors. Cooiing air slots in the generator
must not become clogged with snow, leaves,or any other
foreign material.
Checkthe cleanliness of the generator frequently and ctean
when dust, dirt, oii, moisture or other foreign substances are
visible on its exterior surface.
NOTE:DO NOT use a garden hose to clean generator. Water
can enter the engine fuel system and cause problems, in
addition, if water enters the generator through cooiing air
slots, some of the water wiii be retained in voids and cracks
of the rotor and stator winding insulation. Water and dirt
buiidup on the generator internai windings wiii eventually
decrease the insuiation resistance of these windings.
Generater Cleaning
Daiiy or before use, ctean accumuiated debris from
generator. Keep iinkage, spring and controts clean. Keeparea
around and behind muffler free from any combustibie debris=
Inspect cooiing air siots and openings on the generator=
These openings must be kept ctean and unobstructed.
Generator parts shouid be kept clean to reducethe risk of
overheating and ignition of accumulated debris.
o Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean.
NOTICE
Improper treatment of generator can damage it and
shorten its iife.
DONOTexpose generator t o excessive moisture, d ust,dirt, or
corrosivevapors.
DONOTinsertanyobjectsthroughcoolingslots.
, Use a soft bristle brush to loosen caked on dirt, oil, etc.
, Usea vacuumcleanerto pick up loose dirt and debris.
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