Air Filter; Generator Maintenance; Spark Plug; Engine Maintenance - Craftsman 580.327060 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS ENGINE MAINTENANCE
The Owner/Operator is responsible for making sure that all
periodic maintenance tasks are completed on a timely
basis; that all discrepancies are corrected; and that the unit
is kept clean and properly stored. Never operate a
damaged or defective generator. Follow the recommenda-
tions in the SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS chart on
page 12.
CAUTION: DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE
FROM SPARK PLUG AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT
CANNOT COME IN CONTACT WiTH YOUR SPARK
PLUG BEFORE WORKING ON YOUR GENER-
ATOR.
GENERATOR MAINTENANCE
Generator maintenance constists of keeping the unit clean
and dry. Operate and store the unit in a clean dry environ-
ment where it will not be exposed to excessive dust, dirt,
moisture or any corrosive vapors. Cooling air slots in the
generator must not become clogged with snow, leaves,or
any other foreign material.
Check the cleanliness ofthe generator frequently and clean
when dust, dirt, oil, moisture or other foreign substances
are visible on its exterior surface.
NOTE: We DO NOT recommend using a garden hose to
clean generator. Water can enter the engine fuel system
and cause problems. In addition, if water enters the gen-
erator through cooling air slots, some of the water will be
retained in voids and cracks of the rotor and stator winding
insulation. Water and dirt buildup on the generator internal
windings wilt eventually decrease the insulation resistance
of these windings.
TO CLEAN THE GENERATOR:
• Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean.
" A soft, bristle brush may be used to loosen caked on
dirt, oil, etc.
• A vacuum cleaner may be used to pick up loose dirt
and debris.
Low pressure air (not to exceed 25 psi) may be used
to-blow away dirt. Inspect cooling air slots and open-
ings on the generator. These openings must be kept
clean and unobstructed.
CAUTION: NEVER INSERTANY OBJECT ORTOOL
THROUGH THE AIR COOLING SLOTS, EVEN IF
THE ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING. DAMAGE TOTHE
UNIT OR PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT.
CHECKING OIL LEVEL
Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least
every five hours of operation. See OPERATION section
for more information.
CHANGING OIL
Change oil after first five hours of operation. Change oil
every 50 hours thereafter. If you are using your generator
under dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather,
change oil every 25 hours of operation.
Change oil while engine is still warm from running, as
follows:
• Remoye oildrain plug (Fig. 9) anddrain oil completely
into a suitable container.
• When all oil has drained, install and tighten oil dry,in
plug.
Cooling Fin
o,, F
and Dipstick __ Drain Plugi
FIG. 9
• Remove oil filler plug/dipstick. Fill engine to point
indicated on oil dipstick. DO NOT fill above "FULL"
mark. You will need about 1.5 pints.
° When engine sump pump isfilled to proper point, install
and tighten oil tiller plug/dipstick.
SERVICE AIR CLEANER
Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged if
you run it using a dirty air cleaner.
Replace paper air cleaner element: If engine is equipped
with paper type cleaner (Fig. 10) clean or replace air filter
at least once each year. Replace more often if operating
under extremely dirty or dusty conditions DO NOT AT-
TEMPT TO CLEAN OR OIL THE PAPER FILTER. Install
a new paper filter as follows.
• Remove WING NUT, COVER and PAPER FILTER.
Discard the PAPER FILTER.
• Clean inside of BASE and COVER thoroughly.
• Position new PAPER FILTER on BASE.
• Install COVER and secure it to BASE with WING NUT.
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