Product Specifications; General Recommendations; Generator Maintenance - Craftsman 580.329100 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs first.
More frequent service is required when operating in adverse conditions noted below.
Item
Enqine oil
Air cleaner
Spark arrester
Spark pluq
Valve clearance
Fuel tank strainer
Fuel line
Operation
Check level
Chanqe
Check
Clean
Check - Clean
Check - Clean
Check - Adiust
Clean
Check (Replace if
necessary)
Each use
X
X
Every 3 years (3)
First Month or Every 3 months Every 6 months
25 hours or 50 hours or 100 hours
X X
X('l)
X ('2,3)
X
1 Clean more often under dirty or dusty conditions. Replace cleaner parts if very dirty.
2 Check every 10 hours or 3 months.
3 These items should be serviced by an authorized dealer, unless the owner has the proper tools and is
mechanically proficient.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Generator Specifications
Rated RunningWatts ......... 900 Watts (0.gkW)
Rated Surge Watts ........... 1,000 Watts (1.0kW)
Rated Voltage ............... 120 Volts AC
Rated Maximum Current
at 120 Volts AC ............ 7.5 Amperes
at 12 Volts DC ............. 8.3 Amperes
Rated Frequency ............ 60 Hz at 3600 rpm
Phase ..................... Single Phase
Engine Specifications
Model ..................... Mitsubishi GM82
Rated Horsepower ........... 2.4 at 4000 rpm
Displacement ............... 80cc
Spark Plug Type: ............ NGK BP6HS or
equivalent
Set Gap To: ................ 0.030inch (0.75mm)
Gasoline Capacity ............ 1.2 U.S. gallons (4.5 I)
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The generator warranty does not cover items that
have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.
To receive full value from the warranty, operator must
maintain generator as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your generator.
All adjustments in this section should be made at least
once each season. Follow the requirements in the
"Maintenance Schedule" chart shown above.
NOTE: Once a year you should clean or replace the
spark plug and replace the air filter. A new spark plug
and clean air filter assure proper fuel-air mixture and
help your engine run better and last longer.
GENERATOR MAINTENANCE
Generator maintenance consists of keeping the unit
clean and dry. Operate and store the unit in a clean
dry environment where it will not be exposed to
excessive dust, dirt, moisture or any corrosive vapors.
Cooling air slots in the generator must not become
clogged with snow, leaves, or any other foreign
material.
Check the cleanliness of the generator frequently and
clean when dust, dirt, oil, moisture or other foreign
substances are visible on its exterior surface.
NOTE: Do Not use a garden hose to clean generator.
Water can enter the engine fuel system and cause
problems. In addition, if water enters the generator
through cooling air slots, some of the water will be
retained in voids and cracks of the rotor and stator
winding insulation. Water and dirt buildup on the
generator internal windings will eventually decrease
the insulation resistance of these windings.
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