Craftsman 580.327160 Owner's Manual page 17

Problem
Engine is running, but no
AC output is available.
Engine runs good at no-
load but "bogs down"
when loads are
connected.
Cause
1. One of the circuit breakers is open.
2. Poor connection or defective cord
set.
3. Connected device is bad.
4. Fault in generator.
1. Short circuit in a connected load.
2. Generator is overloaded.
3. Engine speed is too slow.
4. Shorted generator circuit.
1. Run/Stop Switch set to "Stop".
2. Dirty air cleaner.
3. Out of gasoline.
4. Stale gasoline.
5. Spark plug wire not connected to
Correction
1. Reset circuit breaker.
2. Check and repair.
3. Connect another device that is in
good condition.
4. Contact Sears service facility.
1. Disconnect shorted electrical load.
2. See "Don't Overload the
Generator" on page 11.
3. Contact Sears service facility.
4. Contact Sears service facility.
1. Set switch to "Run".
2. Clean or replace air cleaner.
3. Fill fuel tank.
4. Drain fuel tank; fill with fresh fuel.
5. Connect wire to spark plug.
Engine will not start; or
starts and runs rough.
spark plug.
6. Bad spark plug.
7. Water in gasoline.
8. Overchoking.
9. Low oil level.
6. Replace spark plug.
7. Drain fuel tank; fill with fresh fuel.
8. Open choke fully and crank
engine.
9. Fill crankcase to proper level.
Engine shuts down
during operation.
Engine lacks power.
Engine "hunts" or falters.
No battery charge DC
output.
10.
11.
12.
1.
2.
1.
Excessively rich fuel mixture. 10.
Intake valve stuck open or closed. 11.
Engine has lost compression. 12.
Out of gasoline.
Low oil level.
Load is too high.
2. Dirty air filter.
1. Choke is opened too soon.
2. Carburetor is running too rich or too
lean.
1. Battery posts are corroded.
2. Battery fluid level is low.
3. Battery cable is bad.
4. Battery is defective.
5. Receptacle is bad.
Contact Sears service facility.
Contact Sears service facility.
Contact Sears service facility.
1. Fill fuel tank.
2. Fill crankcase to proper level.
1. See "Don't Overload the
Generator" on page 11.
2. Replace air filter.
1. Move choke to halfway position
until engine runs smoothly.
2. Contact Sears service facility.
1. Clean battery posts.
2. Add distilled water to battery.
3. Replace cable.
4. Check battery condition; replace if
defective.
5. Contact Sears service facility.
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