Craftsman 580.323601 Owner's Manual page 13

Carburetor
If you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see your
nearest Sears service center. Engine performance
may be affected at attitudes above 3000-5000 feet.
For operation at higher elevations, contact your
nearest Sears service center.
Clean
Spark
Arrester Screen
The engine exhaust muffler has a spark arrester
screen. Inspect and clean the screen every 100 hours
of operation or once each year, whichever comes first.
NOTE: If you use your generator on any forest-
covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered unimproved
land, it must have a spark arrester. The spark arrester
must be maintained in good condition by the
owner/operator.
Clean and inspect the spark arrester as follows:
1. To remove muffler heat shield from muffler,
remove four screws that connect guard to muffler
bracket.
Spark Arrester
Screen
Muffler
Heat Shield
2. Remove four screws that attach spark arrester
screen.
3. Inspect screen and replace if torn, perforated or
otherwise damaged. DO NOT use a defective
screen. If screen is not damaged, clean it with
commercial solvent.
4. Reattach screen and muffler guard.
GENERAL
The generator should be started at least once every
seven days and allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If
this cannot be done and you must store the unit for
more than 30 days, use the following information as a
guide to prepare it for storage.
Long Term Storage Instructions
A
WARNINGI NEVER store engine with fuel in
tank indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated
areas where fumes may reach an open flame,
spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater,
clothes dryer or other gas appliance.
It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in
essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel
filter, fuel hose or tank during storage. Also,
experience indicates that alcohol-blended fuels (called
gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture,
which leads to separation and formation of acids
during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Follow
these instructions:
Protect Fuel System
,_ WARNINGI Drain fuel into approved container
outdoors, away from open flame. Be sure
engine is cool. DO NOT smoke.
Remove all fuel from the fuel tank to prevent gum
deposits from forming on these parts and causing
possible engine malfunction.
Run engine until engine stops from lack of fuel.
Change Oil
While engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase.
Refill with recommended grade.
Oil Cylinder Bore
Remove spark plug and pour about 1 ounce (30ml)
of clean engine oil into the cylinder.
,_ CAUTIONI Avoid spray from spark plug hole
when cranking engine slowly.
Cover spark plug hole with rag. Crank slowly to
distribute oil.
Install spark plug. DO NOT connect spark plug
wire.
Generator
Clean the generator as outlined on page 12 ("To
Clean the Generator").
Check that cooling air slots and openings on
generator are open and unobstructed.
Other Storage Tips
DO NOT store fuel from one season to another.
Replace your fuel can if the can starts to rust. Rust
and/or dirt in your fuel wilt cause problems.
If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to
give protection from dust and dirt. BE SURE TO
EMPTY THE FUEL TANK.
Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that
does not retain moisture.
Store generator in clean, dry area.
IMPORTANT: NEVER cover your generator while
engine and exhaust area are warm.
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