Craftsman 580.328310 Owner's Manual page 18

Usea vacuum cleaner topickuploose dirtanddebris.
Uselowpressure air(nottoexceed 25 psi)toblow
awaydirt.Inspect c ooling airslotsandopenings on
thegenerator. Theseopenings mustbekeptclean
andunobstructed.
Battery Maintenance
Other than trickle charging, described elsewhere, no
maintenance is required for the battery. Keep the
battery and terminals clean and dry.
iMPORTANT: Battery charging should be performed
in a dry location, such as inside a garage.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
WARNING
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKmNG REPAIRS TO YOUR
GENERATOR
Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and
place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHEN TESTBNG FOR ENGINE SPARK
Use approved spark plug tester.
DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed,
Checking OH Leve_
Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at
least every 5 hours of operation. Keep oil level
maintained.
Changing Oimand Oi_ FHter
Change the oil after the first 5 hours of operation.
Change oil every 50 hours or once each year,
whichever comes first, thereafter. If you are using your
generator under extremely dirty or dusty conditions, or
in extremely hot weather, change the oil more often.
Change the oi! while the engine is still warm from
running, as follows:
1. Place generator on a ]eve] surface.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from
spark plug. Disconnect battery at negative
terminal.
3. Clean area around oH drain plug. The oil drain
plug is located at base of engine, opposite
carburetor.
4. Remove oil drain plug and oil fill cap and drain oil
completely into a suitable container.
5. Instal] oil drain plug and tighten securely.
6. Place a suitable container beneath oil filter and
turn filter counterclockwise to remove.
7. Lightly coat gasket of a new filter with fresh engine
oil Turn new filter clockwise until gasket contacts
filter adapter, then tighten an additional 3/4 turn.
8. Fill oil sump with recommended oil to "Fult" mark
on dipstick. See page 7 for oil recommendations.
9. Instal] oil fill cap. Tighten securely.
10. Wipe up any spilled oil
CJean/Rep_ace Spark P_ugs
Change the spark plugs every 100 hours of operation
or once each year, whichever comes first. This will
help your engine to start easier and run better.
1. Clean area around spark plugs.
2. Remove and inspect spark plugs.
3. Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and
set spark plug gap to 0.030 inch (0.76mm) if
necessary.
4. Replace spark plugs if electrodes are pitted,
burned or porcelain is cracked. Use a
recommended replacement plug.
NOTE: You can purchase new spark plugs by calling
1-800-366-PART.
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