Craftsman 580.326311 Operator's Manual page 21

Problem
Engineis running, hut no A€ output is
available.
Engine runs good at no-load hut "hogs
down" when loads are connected.
Engine will not start; or starts and runs
Csuse
1. One of the circuit breakers is open.
2. Fault in generator.
3. Poor connection or defective cord
set.
4. Connected device is bad.
1. Short circuit in a connected load.
2. Engine speed is too slow.
3. Generator is overloaded.
4. Shorted generator circuit.
1. Rocker Switch set to "Off".
2. FuelValve is in "Off" position.
3. Dirty air cleaner.
4. Out of fuel.
5. Stale fuel.
6. Spark plug wire not connected to
Cerreciien
1. Reset circuit breaker.
2. Contact Searsor other qualified
service dealer.
3. Checkand repair.
4. Connectanother device that is in
good condition.
1. Disconnect shorted electrical load.
2. Contact Searsor other qualified
service dealer.
3. See Don't OverloadGenerator.
4. Contact Searsor other qualified
service dealer.
1. Set switch to "On".
2. Turn fuel valve to "Open"position.
3. Cleanor replace air cleaner.
4. Fill fuel tank.
5. Drain fuel tank and carburetor; fill
with fresh fuel.
6. Connectwire to spark plug.
rough.
spark plug.
7. Bad spark plug.
8. Water in fuel.
9. Flooded.
7. Replacespark plug.
8. Drain fuel tank and carburetor; fill
with fresh fuel.
9. Wait 5 minutes and re-crank engine.
Engine shuts down when running.
Engine lacks power.
Engine"hunts" (speed constantly
fluctuates) or falters.
10. Excessivelyrich fuel mixture.
Out of fuel.
1. Load is too high.
2. Dirty air filter.
Carburetor is running too rich or too
lean.
10. Contact Searsor other qualified
service dealer.
Fill fuel tank.
1. See Don't OverloadGenerator.
2. Replaceair filter.
Contact Sears or other qualified service
dealer.
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