Assembly; To Remove Generator From Carton; Carton Contents; Before Starting The Generator - Craftsman 580.323300 Owner's Manual

TO REMOVE GENERATOR FROM
CARTON
° Open top flaps of shipping carton.
• Slice two corners at end of carton from top to
bottom so the panel can be folded down flat, then
remove all packing material.
• Remove the generator and contents from the
shipping carton.
CARTON CONTENTS
Check all contents against those listed below:
° Main unit
• Engine oil
• Owner's manual
if any parts are missing or damaged, carl the
generator helpline at 1-800-222-3136.
BEFORE STARTING THE
Add Engine Oil
IMPORTANT: Any attempt to crank or start the engine
before it has been properly serviced with the
recommended oil may result in an engine failure.
NOTE: When adding oH to the engine crankcase, use
only high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SF, SG, SH, SJ or higher rated
SAE 30 weight. DO NOT use special additives.
1. Choose a viscosity according to the table below:
STARTING TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
* The use of multi-viscosity oils (5W-30, 10W-30, etc.)
in temperatures above 40°F (4°C) will result in higher
than normal oil consumption. When using a multi-
viscosity oil, check oil more frequently.
** If using SAE 30 oil in temperatures below 40°F
(4°C), it will result in hard starting and possible engine
bore damage due to inadequate lubrication.
2. Place generator on a level surface and clean area
around oil fill.
3. Remove oil dipstick and wipe dipstick with clean
cloth. Replace and tighten dipstick. Remove and
and check oil level.
.
Slowly pour oil into oil fill opening. Pause to permit
oil to settle. Fill to "Full" mark on dipstick. DO
NOT OVERFILL. Remove dipstick and check oil
level.
NOTE: You may not need to use all the supplied oil.
5. Replace and tighten dipstick.
NOTE: Check oil often during engine break-in.
Add Fuel
WARNING
WHEN ADDING FUEL
Turn generator OFF and let it coo! at least 2 minutes
before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve
pressure in tank.
Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.
DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.
Keep fue! away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights,
heat, and other ignition sources.
DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
NOTE: This gasoline engine is certified to operate on
gasoline. Exhaust Emission Control System: EM
(Engine Modifications).
1. Use clean, fresh, regular UNLEADED fuel with a
minimum of 85 octane with equipment. DO NOT
use fuel which contains Methanol. DO NOT mix oil
with fuel.
2. Clean area around fuel fin cap, remove cap.
3. Slowly add regular unleaded fuel to fuel tank. Be
careful not to overfill. Allow about 1.5" of tank
space for fuel expansion, as shown here.
4. Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled fuel.
CAUTION! AlcohoFblended 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. Drain the
fuel tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use flesh fuel next season.
See "Storage" on page 15 for additional information.
NEVER use engine or carburetor cleaner products in
the fuel tank as permanent damage may occur.