Warm Weather Operation - Craftsman 580.675511 Operator's Manual

Stoppin9 the Engine
1. Turn off and unplug all electrical loads from unit. NEVER
start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in
and turned on.
2. Let engine run at no-load for two minutes to stabilize
unit's internal temperatures.
3. Move On/Off switch to "Off" position.
A. WARNING: Backfire, fire or engine damage could
Occur.
DONOTstop enginebymovingchokecontrolto "Choke"
position(1_1).
4. Move fuel valve to "Off" position.
Warm Weather Operation
This generator engine is equipped with WeatherGuard,an
innovative feature to prevent carburetor icing in cold weather
conditions. WeatherGuardhas been engineered to operate in
all weather conditions. However, product performance can be
increased when operating the generator solely in warm
weather by removing the WeatherGuard shield (A).
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Removethe two nuts (B) and loosen the fastener (C) as
shown. Store shield and fasteners for future cold weather
operation.
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