Check Ignition; Carburetor; Check Carburetion; Storage - Craftsman 580.327060 Owner's Manual

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
CHECK CARBURETION
if plug is dry, look for the following:
Make sure gas tank is filled with clean, fresh gasoline.
Make sure fuel shutoff valve is open. Make sure fuel flows
freely through fuel line between tank and carburetor. Crank
engine several times, then remove spark plug. If plug is
wet, look for the following:
• Overchoking
• Rich fuel mixture
• Water in fuel
• Intake Valve stuck open
• Leaking carburetor gaskets
• Gummy or dirty carburetor
• Intake valve stuck closed
CHECK IGNITION
Remove spark plug wire from plug and hold metal terminal
end of wire near engine metal part. Crank engine. A spark
should jump the gap from wire to engine. If spark occurs,
try a new spark plug. If no spark occurs, contact Sears
Service Department.
STORAGE
GENERATOR:
GENERAL
The generator should be started at least once every seven
days and allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If this cannot
be done and you must store the unit for more than 30 days,
use the following information as a guide to prepare it for
storage.
STORAGE INSTR UCTIONS
ENGINE:
• While engine is stillwarm, drain oil from crankcase and
refill with fresh oil.
• Remove all fuel from fuel tank. Drain tank and run
engine until it stops from lack of fuel.
IMPORTANT: 1T IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM
DEPOSITS FROM FORMING tN ESSEN-
TIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS
THE CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,
FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING
STORAGE. ALSO, EXPERIENCE INDI-
CATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED
FUELS (called gasohol or using ethanol
or methanol) CAN AI-rRACT MOISTURE
WHICH CAN FORM ACIDS THAT
SEPARATE DURING STORAGE.
ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL
SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN
STORAGE.
Remove spark plug and pour about 0.5 ounce (15cc)
of engine oil into cylinder. Crank engine to distribute
oil. Install spark plug.
Clean dirt, oil, and grease from cylinder, cylinder head,
fins, blower housing, rotating screen and muffler area.
• Clean the generator as outline on Page 8 ("Cleaning
the Generator").
• Check that cooling air slots and openings on generator
are open and unobstructed.
OTHER STORAGE TIPS:
• Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
• Replace your gasoline can if tt starts to rust. Rust
and!or dirt in your gasoline can cause problems when
you use it with this unit.
Do not store the generator under any plastic cover. Plastic
cannot breathe, allowing condensation (moisture) to form.
This condensation can cause your generator to rust.
NOTE: If you must store the generator with fuel in the fuel
tank, using a fuel additive such as STA-BIL®, or an
equivalent will prevent fuel gum deposits from forming.
• Store generator in dean, dry area.
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