Stopping The Engine; Cold Weather Operation - Craftsman 580.329140 Owner's Manual

3. Setthe Run/Stop s witchto "Run"position.
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Place the choke lever in the "Full" choke position.
Choke /
5A. For electric starting, press start switch on
generator cradle until engine starts. To prolong the
life of the starter components, press the starter
button for no more than 15 seconds, then pause
for 30 seconds.
• If engine starts, proceed to step 7.
• If engine fails to start, proceed to step 6.
NOTE: If battery is discharged, use manual starting
instructions.
5B. For manual starting, grasp the recoil handle and
pull slowly until slight resistance is felt. Then pull
rapidly one time only to start engine.
• If engine starts, proceed to step 7.
• If engine fails to start, proceed to step 6.
6. Move the choke lever to "Half" choke position, and
pull recoil handle twice.
• If engine fails to start, repeat steps 4 thru 6.
7. Move choke lever to "Run" position. If engine
falters, move choke lever to "Half" choke position
until the engine runs smoothly, and then to "Run"
position.
NOTE: If engine starts after 3 pulls, but fails to run for
more than 10 seconds, check for proper oil level in
crankcase. This unit is equipped with a Low Oil
Pressure Shutdown System (see below).
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 11 carefully.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
• Unplug all electrical loads from generator panel
receptacles. Never start or stop engine with
electrical devices plugged in and turned on.
• Turn "Off" the Idle Control switch (if On).
• 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.
• Close fuel valve.
Automatic Idle Control
This feature is designed to greatly improve fuel
economy. When this switch is turned "On", the engine
will only run at its normal fast governed engine speed
when an electrical load is connected. When the load is
removed, the engine will run at a reduced speed. With
the switch "Off", the engine runs at the normal fast
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. As the system shuts down, the
low oil light comes ON. However, once the engine has
stopped rotating, this light will go OFF.
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.
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 and one of the long sides of the
box to expose exhaust side of unit. Cut appropriate
slots to access receptacles of unit.
• Start unit, then place box over it. Ensure a
minimum of two feet clearance between open side
of box and nearest object.
IMPORTANT: Remove shelter when temperature is
above 40°F [4°C].