Before Starting The Generator; Add Engine Oil; Add Fuel - Craftsman 580.323602 Owner's Manual

BEFORE STARTING "THE
Add Engine OH
IMPORTANT: Any attempt to crank or start the engine
before it has been properly serviced with the
recommended oil may result in an engine failure.
NOTE: When adding oil to the engine crankcase, use
only high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SF, SG, SH, SJ or higher. DO NOT use
special additives.
1. Choose a viscosity according to the table below:
J
100
C 30 2Q 10 0 10 20 30 40
STARTING TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT O_L CHANGE
NOTE: Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC GF-2, API
certification mark and API service symbol with "SJ/CF
ENERGY CONSERVING" or higher, is an acceptable
oil at all temperatures. Use of synthetic oil does not
alter required oil change intervals.
* The use of multi-viscosity oils (5W-30, 10W-30, etc.)
in temperatures above 40°F (4°C) will result in higher
than normal oil consumption. When using a multi-
viscosity oil, check oil more frequently.
** If using SAE 30 oil in temperatures below 40°F
(4°C), it will result in hard starting and possible engine
bore damage due to inadequate lubrication.
2. Place generator on a level surface.
3. Clean area around oil fill and remove oil dipstick.
4. Wipe dipstick clean. Replace and tighten dipstick.
Remove and and check oil level.
5. Slowly pour oil into oil fill opening. Pause to permit
oil to settle. Oil level should be at "Full" mark on
dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL. Remove and check
oil level.
NOTE: You may not need to use all the supplied oil.
6. Replace and tighten dipstick.
NOTE: Check oil often during engine break-in.
Add Fue{
WARNING
WHEN ADDING FUEL
Turn generator
OFF and let it coo! at least 2 minutes
before
removing
fuel cap. Loosen cap
slowly
to relieve
pressure in tank.
Fil! fuel tank outdoors.
DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel
expansion.
Keep
fue! away from
sparks, open flames, pilot lights,
heat,
and other
ignition sources.
DO NOT
light a
cigarette or smoke.
NOTE: This gasoline engine is certified to operate on
gasoline. Exhaust Emission Control System: EM
(Engine Modifications).
1. Use clean, fresh, regular UNLEADED fuel with a
minimum of 85 octane with equipment. DO NOT
use fuel which contains Methanol DO NOT mix oil
with fuel
2. Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
3. Slowly add regular unleaded fuel to fuel tank. Be
careful not to overfill. Allow about 1.5" of tank
space for fuel expansion, as shown here.
4. Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled fuel.
CAUTION! Alcohol:blended fuels (called gasohol,
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, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the
fuel tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel
lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
season. See "Storage" on page 17 for additional
information.
NEVER use engine or carburetor cleaner products in
the fuel tank as permanent damage may occur.