Know Your Generator - Craftsman 580.323601 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.
FuetTank
Rocker Switch
Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick
Recoil Starter
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp
Duplex Receptacles
Choke Lever
Air
120/240 Volt AC, 20 Amp
Receptacles
Spark Arrester
Muffler
Circuit Breake_
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacles -- 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.
120/240 Volt AC, 20 Amp Locking Receptacle --
May be used to supply electrical power for the
operation of 120 and/or 240 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.
Grounding Fastener
Fuel Tank -- Tank holds 4 U.S. gallon of unleaded
fuel.
Grounding Fastener-- Ground the generator to an
approved earth ground here.
Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick -- Check and fill engine with oil
here. See page 7 for oil recommendations and filling
instructions.
Choke Lever -- Used when starting a cold engine.
Recoil Starter -- Used for starting the engine.
Rocker Switch -- Set switch to "On" prior to using
recoil starter. Set switch to "Off" to switch off engine.
Spark Attester Muffler -- Exhaust muffler lowers
engine noise and is equipped with a spark arrester
screen.
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