Craftsman 580.329100 Owner's Manual page 7

NOTE: O ccasionally clearthefuelstrainer o fanydirt,
rust,or otherparticulate matter.
• Install f uelcapandwipeupanyspilledgasoline.
Occasionally youmayheara light"spark knock" o r
"pinging" ( metallic rapping noise) whileoperating
underheavyloads. T hisis nocauseforconcern. I f
sparkknock or pinging occurs at a steadyengine
speed undernormal l oad,change brands of gasoline
or obtain a higher o ctaneratedfuel.If pinging or spark
knockpersists, seeyourSearsrepaircenter.
To Start The Engine
• Unplug all electrical loads from the generator
receptacles before starting the engine. Never start
or stop the engine with electrical devices
connected to the receptacles AND turned on.
• Be sure the spark plug wire is attached to the spark
plug.
• Turn the fuel valve to the "OPEN" position (fully
clockwise).
• Slide the choke lever to the "Choke" position (all
the way to the right).
• Place the engine switch in the "ON" position.
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• Grasp starter grip and slowly pull the rope until you
feel some resistance, then pull the cord out with a
rapid full arm stroke. Let rope return slowly. Do Not
let rope "snap back" against the unit.
• Slide the choke lever left to the "Run" position as
the engine warms up.
NOTE: Under no load conditions, the engine speed
may vary slightly faster or slower until engine
temperatures stabilize.
,_ CAUTION! Breathing Hazard! Never run
engine in enclosed poorly ventilated areas.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly gas.
Connecting Electrical Loads
• Let the engine stabilize and warm up for a few
minutes after starting.
• Do Not connect 240 Volt loads to 120 Volt
receptacles.
• Do Not connect 3-phase loads to the generator.
• Do Not connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.
• Plug in and turn on the desired 120 Volt AC, single
phase, 60 Hertz electrical loads.
• DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR. Add up
the rated watts (or amps) of all loads to be
connected at one time. This total should not be
greater than the rated wattage/amperage capacity
of the generator. See "Don't Overload the
Generator" on page 9.
Stopping the Engine
• Unplug all electrical loads from the unit. Never start
or stop the engine with electrical devices plugged
in and turned on.
• Let the engine run at no-load for two minutes to
stabilize internal temperatures.
• Move the engine switch to the "OFF" position.
• Turn the fuel valve to the "CLOSE" position (fully
counterclockwise).
NOTE: In an emergency, stop the engine by moving
the engine switch to the "OFF" position.