Craftsman 580.329160 Owner's Manual page 9

TO STOP THE ENGINE
• Unplug all electrical loads from generator panel
receptacles. Never start or stop engine with
electrical devices plugged in and turned on.
• Turn "Off" the Idle Control switch.
• Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to
stabilize the internal temperatures of engine and
generator.
• Move Run/Stop switch to "Stop" position.
• Close the fuel valve.
OPERATING AUTOMATIC IDLE
CONTROL
This switch is designed to greatly improve fuel
economy. When this switch is turned "On", the engine
will only run at its normal high governed engine speed
when an electrical load is connected. When electrical
loads are removed, the engine will run at a reduced
speed. With the switch "Off," the engine runs
constantly at the normal high engine speed. Always
have the switch "Off" when starting and stopping
the engine.
LOW OIL PRESSURE SHUTDOWN
SYSTEM
The engine is equipped with a low oil pressure sensor
that shuts down the engine automatically when the oil
pressure drops below 6 psi. If the engine shuts down
by itself and the fuel tank has enough gasoline, check
engine oil level.
Initial Start-up
A delay built in the low oil shutdown system allows oil
pressure to build during starting. The delay allows the
engine to run for about 10 seconds before sensing oil
pressure.
Sensing Low Pressure
If the system senses low oil pressure during operation,
the engine shuts down. As the system shuts down, the
low oil light comes ON. However, once the engine has
stopped rotating, this light will go OFF.
Restarting
If you try to restart the engine within 10 seconds after
it shuts down, the engine may NOT start. The system
needs 5 to 10 seconds to reset.
If you do restart the engine after such a shutdown and
have not corrected the low oil pressure, the engine
runs for about 10 seconds as described above and
then stops.
COLD WEATHER OPERATION
Under certain weather conditions (temperatures below
40°F [4°C] and a high dew point), your generator may
experience icing of the carburetor and/or the
crankcase breather system. In an emergency, use the
original shipping box as a temporary shelter:
• Cut off all flaps and one of the long sides of the
box to expose exhaust side of unit. Cut appropriate
slots to access receptacles of unit.
• Start unit, then place box over it. Ensure a
minimum of two feet clearance between open side
of box and nearest object.
IMPORTANT: Remove shelter when temperature is
above 40°F [4°C].
For a more permanent shelter, build a structure that
will enclose three sides and the top of the generator.
Make sure entire muffler-side of generator is exposed,
with two feet clearance between open side of box and
nearest object. Face exposed end away from wind
and elements.