Connecting Electrical Loads - Craftsman 580.327160 Owner's Manual

12 Volt DC Receptacle
This receptacle allows you to recharge a 12 Volt
automotive or utility style storage battery with the
battery charge cables provided.
This receptacle can not recharge 6 Volt batteries and
can not be used to crank an engine having a
discharged battery. See the sections "Battery Safety"
and "Charging a Battery" on page 10 before
attempting to recharge a battery. This outlet is
protected by a 10 Amp self resetting circuit breaker.
HOW TO USE YOUR GENERATOR
If you have any problems operating your generator,
please call the generator helpline at 1-800-222-3136.
Grounding the Generator
The National Electrical Code requires that the frame
and external electrically conductive parts of this
generator be properly connected to an approved earth
ground. Local electrical codes may also require proper
grounding of the unit. For that purpose, a grounding
wing nut is provided on the base of the cradle.
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Grounding wing
Generally, connecting a No. 12 AWG (American Wire
Gauge) stranded copper wire to the grounding wing
nut and to an earth-driven copper or brass grounding
rod (electrode) provides adequate protection against
electrical shock. However, local codes may vary
widely. Consult with a local electrician for grounding
requirements in your area.
Proper grounding of generator will help prevent
electrical shock in the event of a ground fault condition
in the generator or in connected electrical devices.
Proper grounding also helps dissipate static electricity,
which often builds up in ungrounded devices.
CONNECTING ELECTRICAL LOADS
• Do Not connect 240 Volt loads to 120 Volt
receptacles.
• Do Not connect 3-phase loads to the generator.
• Do Not connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.
• Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes
after starting.
• Plug in and turn on the desired 120 and/or 240 Volt
AC, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads. DO NOT
OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR. Add up the rated
watts (or amps) of all loads to be connected at one
time. This total should not be greater than the rated
wattage/Amperage capacity of the generator. See
"Don't Overload the Generator" on page 11.
BEFORE STARTING THE
GENERATOR
To operate the generator you will need to first add
engine oil and gasoline, as follows:
Add Engine Oil
NOTE: When adding oil to the engine crankcase in
the future, use only high quality detergent oil rated
with API service classification SF or SG SAE 30
weight. Use no special additives.
Select the oil's viscosity grade according to your
expected operating temperature. Do Not use
SAE 10W-40.
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• Above 40°F, use SAE IOW-30 or SAE 30.
• Below 40°F,use synthetic 5 W-20 or 5W-30.
Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30, etc.)
improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity
oils will result in increased oil consumption when used
above 32°F. Check your engine oil level more
frequently to avoid possible damage from running low
on oil.
• Place generator on a level surface.
• Clean area around yellow oil fill cap. Remove the
oil fill cap.
• Slowly fill engine with oil through the oil fill opening
until the oil level is to the point of overflowing.
• Install yellow oil fill cap and finger tighten securely.
• Check engine oil level before starting each time
thereafter. If the oil level is below the point of
overflowing, fill to the proper level.