Craftsman 580.328310 Owner's Manual page 12

2. Unplug charger f romunitandwalloutlet w hen
generator is beingstarted andwhileinoperation.
3. Keepcharger plugged inwhengenerator is notin
usetoprolong battery life.Thecharger h asa builtin
floatequalizer andwillnotovercharge battery, even
when plugged i nforanextended p eriod oftime.
IMPORTANT: See"Battery Maintenance" on page18
foradditional information.
COLD WEATHER OPERATION
Under certain weather conditions (temperatures below
40°F [4°C] combined with high humidity), your
Craftsman generator may experience icing of the
carburetor and/or the crankcase breather system. To
reduce this problem, you need to perform the following:
1. Make sure generator has clean, fresh fuel.
2. Open fuel valve (turn valve to open position).
3. Use SAE 5W-30 oil (synthetic preferred, see page 7).
4. Check oil level daily or after every eight (8) hours
of operation.
5. Change oil every 24 hours of operation.
6. Shelter unit from elements.
in an emergency, use the original shipping carton as a
temporary shelter:
7. Cut off all carton flaps.
8. Cut out one long side of carton to expose muffler
side of unit as shown.
Muffler side exposed. Your unit may differ in
appearance from that shown above.
IMPORTANT: The generator must be at least 5 ft.
(152 cm) from structures having combustible walls
and/or other combustible materials. Leave at least 3 ft.
(92 cm) all around generator including overhead, for
adequate cooling, maintenance and servicing.
WARNING
DO NOT touch hot surfaces.
Allow equipment to cool before touching.
The generator must be at least 5 feet from structures having
combustible wails and/or other combustible materials.
Keep at least 3 feet of clearance on all sides of generator
for adequate cooling, maintenance and servicing.
Remove shelter when temperatures are above 40°F [4°C].
9. Cut appropriate slots to access receptacles of unit.
10. Start unit, then place carton over it.
NOTE: Remove shelter when temperatures are above
40°F [4°C].
For a more permanent shelter, build a structure that
will enclose three sides and the top of the generator.
7. Make sure entire muffler-side of generator is
exposed, as shown previously.
IMPORTANT: The generator must be at least 5 ft.
(152 cm) from structures having combustible walls
and/or other combustible materials. Leave at least 3 ft.
(92 cm) all around generator including overhead, for
adequate cooling, maintenance and servicing.
9. Face exposed end away from wind and elements.
10. Structure should hold enough heat created by the
generator to prevent icing problem.
11. Start and run engine outdoors.
12. Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area
through windows, doors, ventilation intakes or
other openings.
WARNtNG
Operate generator ONLY outdoors.
Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings.
DO NOT operate generator inside any building or
enclosure, including the generator compartment of a
recreational vehicle (RV).
13. DO NOT enclose generator any more than shown.
14. Remove shelter when temperatures are above
40°F [4°C].
15. Turn engine OFF and let cool two (2) minutes
before refueling.
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