Know Your Generator - Craftsman 580.329140 Owner's Manual

KNOW YOUR GENERATOR
Read the owner'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.
Maintenance
Minder
Fuel Tank
Circuit
Breakers
12V DC Float
Charger Input
Idle Control
Switch
12 Volt DC
Receptacle
120 Volt AC, 30 Am
Locking Receptacle
120/240 Volt AC, 20 Amp
Locking Receptacle
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp
Duplex Receptacle
Starter Switch
(Not Shown)
Air Cleaner
Run/Stop Switch
Lever
Spark Arrester Muffler
12 Volt DC Float Charger Input -- Plug float charger
jack in here to keep the units battery charged and
ready for use.
12 Volt DC Receptacle -- This receptacle allows you
to recharge a 12 Volt automotive or utility style storage
battery with the battery charge cables provided.
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacle -- May be
used to supply electrical power for the operation of
120 Volt AC at 20 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz, electrical
lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.
120 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking Receptacle -- May
be used to supply electrical power for the operation of
120 Volt AC at 30 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz, electrical
lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.
120/240 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Locking Receptacle --
May be used to supply electrical power to 120 and/or
240 Volt AC at 20 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz, electrical
lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.
Air Cleaner -- Filters intake air as it is drawn into the
engine.
Choke Lever- Used when starting a cold engine.
Circuit Breakers (AC) -- Each receptacle is provided
with a push to reset circuit breaker to protect the
generator against electrical overload.
Fuel Tank -- Tank holds 4 U.S. gallons of unleaded
gasoline.
Maintenance Minder -- Alerts you to change the oil
and service the air filter when needed.
Idle Control Switch -- The idle control runs the
engine at normal (high) speeds when there is a load
present and runs the engine at idle (low) speeds when
a load is not present.
Run/Stop Switch -- Must be in "Run" position to start
engine. Set to "Stop" to stop the unit.
Spark Arrester Muffler -- Muffler lowers engine
noise and is equipped with a spark arrester screen.
Starter Switch -- Press to start the engine.