Before Starting Engine; To Start Engine; Gasoline - Craftsman 580.327060 Owner's Manual

OPERATION
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
ADD OIL:
• Place generator on a level surface and remove oil fill
plug (Fig. 4). Fill with Sears SAE 30 detergent oil to
point indicated on oil dipstick. SAE 10W-30 oil may
also beused. DO NOTUSESAE 10W-40OIL. POUR
SLOWLY. Oil capacity of engine is 1.5 U.S. pints.
When oil pan is full, install and tighten oil fill plug.
ADD GASOLINE:
Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, UNLEADED gasoline.
Leaded REGULAR grade gasoline may also be used.
DO NOT USE PREMIUM GASOLINE. BE CAREFUL
NOT TO OVERFILL FUEL TANK.
WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol-blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of
acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine
problems when using gasohol, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage periods of 30 days or longer. Drain
the gas tank, start the engine and let itrun until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS for additional information.
Never use engine or carburetorcleaner products in the fuel
tank or permanent damage may occur.
TO START THE ENGINE
Unplug all electrical loads from generator receptacles
before starting the engine. Never start or stop the engine
with electrical devices plugged into panel receptacles and
turned on.
Start, store and fuel the unit in a level position.
Apply the choke (Fig. 5). Rotate choke lever to its FULL
CHOKE POSITION. If engine is warm, close the choke
only part way or leave it fully open. A warm engine
needs less choking than a cold engine.
Check that the spark plug wire is connected to engine
spark plug. Also check that the Stop Switch next to
spark plug (if so equipped) is not contacting the spark
plug (Fig 6).
Crank engine. Grasp the starter grip (Fig. 7) and pull
slowly until you feel some resistance. Let rope return
slowly. Then pull cord out with rapid full arm stroke. Let
rope return slowly. Do not let rope "snap back" against
starter. Repeat until engine starts.
When engine starts, move the choke to "1/2 CHOKE"
until engine runs smoothly, then to "NO CHOKE" posi-
tion as engine Warms up.
Let the engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes.
Then plug in and turn on the desired electrical loads.
FIG. 4
FULt CHOKE POSITION
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,,'_"_. _%= _'_// NO Cf(C'KE P OSITION
]FIG, 5
][_[G. 6
FiG. 7
NOTE: If engine "hunts" or falters after starting, apply the
choke until the engine begins running smoothly. If engine
continues to hunt, you may need to adjust the carburetor.
See SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS on Page 10.
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