Know Your Generator - Craftsman 580.329120 Owner's Manual

KNOW YOUR GENERATOR
Read the owner's manual and safety rules before operating your generator.
Compare the illustrations with your generator to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and
adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick
FuelTank
Recoil
Starter
Run/Stop
Switch
Air Cleaner
12 Volt DC,
10 Amp -
Receptacle
Arrester
Muffler
Prime_ Button
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp
Receptacles
Circuit Breakers
t_tWing Nut
12 Volt DC, 10 Amp Receptacle -- Charges a
12 Volt automotive type battery.
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp Receptacle -- May be used to
supply electrical power for the operation of 120 Volt
AC, 20 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical lighting,
appliance, tool and motor loads.
Air Cleaner -- Filters intake air as it is drawn into the
engine.
Circuit Breakers -- Each receptacle socket is
protected against electrical overload with "push to
reset" circuit breakers.
Fuel Tank -- Tank holds 1 U.S. gallon of unleaded
gasoline.
Grounding Wing Nut -- Ground the generator to an
approved earth ground here.
Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick -- Check and fill engine with oil
here. See page 6 for oil recommendations and filling
instructions.
Primer Button -- Used when starting a cold engine.
See page 7 for starting instructions.
Recoil Starter -- Used for starting the engine.
Run/Stop Switch -- Set switch to "Run" prior to using
recoil starter. Set switch to "Stop" to switch off engine.
Spark Arrester Muffler -- Exhaust muffler lowers
engine noise and is equipped with a spark arrester
screen.
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