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SEA FIS Model No. 919.670041 i,,CRRFTSMRNI 120/240 VOLT • 4250 WATT GENERATOR • SAFETY GUIDELINES • ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: • OPERATION Read the Safety Guidelines • MAINTENANCE and All Instructions Care- • TROUBLESHOOTING fully Before Operating • REPAIR PARTS Sold by Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto,...
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ON CRAFTSMAN GENERATORS For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman generator is maintained and operated according to the instruc- tions in this owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material and workmanship.
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This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols to the right. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections. DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, wirl result in death or serious...
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND F!RE (cont'd) HOW TO PREVENT HAZARD WHAT COULD HAPPEN Water is an excellent conductor of elec- Operation of generator in rain, wet, Operate generator in a clean, dry, well ventilated area.
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READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK OF FIRE HAZARD WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT Gasoline and gasoline vapors can Turn engine off and allow it to cool Attempting to fill the fuel tank while before adding fuel to the tank.
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READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE Risk of Injury and Property Damage When Transportina Generator HOW TO PREVENT IT HAZARD WHAT COULD HAPPEN If generator is equipped with a fuel Fire, Inhalation, Damage to Vehicle Fuel or oil can leak or spill and could Surfaces shut-off valve, turn the valve to the result in fire or breathing hazard,...
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READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION HAZARD WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT • Review and understand all of All sources of energy include the Operation of generator in careless manner. )otential for injury. Unsafe operation the operating instructions or maintenance of your generator warnings in this manual.
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READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK OF HOT SURFACES WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT HAZARD Contact with hot surfaces, such as During operation, touch only the Contact with hot engine and engines exhaust components, could control surfaces of the generator.
- Parts Bag CARTON CONTENTS "1 - Twlstlock Plug L5-2OP 1 - Owner's Manual "1 - Twlstlock Plug L14-20P To be installed and/or used in 1 - Handle accordance with appropriate local electrical codes 1 - Generator and regulations. Refer to enclosed instructions for proper installation.
WHEEL each slot in the support and the holes in the foot bracket. Secure with the lock nuts (8) and tighten. The Craftsman Wheel Kit was designed to greatly improve the portability of your generator. Once completed, the wheel kit is ready for use.
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KNOW YOUR GENERATOR tion with your generator to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save the manual for future references. Read this Owner's Manual and Safety Rules before operation of your Generator, Compare this illustra- MUFFLER ENGINE ON/OFF SWITCH (not shown)
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LOW OIL SHUTDOWN Let circuit breaker cool clown and then push circuit breaker button to reset. Your Craftsman generator engine is equipped with Low Oil Shutdown. Low Oil Shutdown is a safety device designed to protect your engine from damage in the event the oil level in the crankcase is low.
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OBTAINING ELECTRICITY FROM NOTE: Some inductive appliances and tools will list on the motor name plate, the starting and running GENERATOR voltage and amperage requirements. Use the following There are basically two ways to obtain electricity from formula to convert voltage and amperage to wattage: a generator: (Volts X Amp = Watts) •...
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Never fill fuel tank indoors. _Always check engine oil level Never fill fuel tank when engine is running or before every start. Running hot. Do not smoke when filling fuel tank. engine low of oil or out of oil could result in set ous damage to the engine.
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• Close fuel shut-off valve located under gas tank. You MUST unplug any load from the generator before starting to prevent permanent damage to any appliances. Pull starter grip slowly until you feel resistance, then pull briskly. Return starter grip gently. Pull rope with a rapid full arm stroke.
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TABLE Before First month or Every 3 months Every 6 months Every year or Perform task at every indicated each or 50 Hrs. or 100 Hrs. 300 Hrs. every 20 Hrs. month or operating hour interval, whichever comes first. MAINTENANCE TASK Engine Oil...
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edge of the oil filler hole with the recommended oil. See the Adding Oil paragraph on page 14 of • Oil level should be checked prior to each use and this manual. at least every 5 hours of operation. Air Filter To check oil: A dirty air filter will restrict air flow to the carburetor, •...
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• Wipe dirt from the inside of the air cleaner base and cover, using a moist rag. Be careful to prevent dirt from entering the air duct that leads to the carburetor. • Place the foam air filter element over the paper element, and reinstall the assembled air filter.
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• Disconnect the spark plug wire and remove the If you are going to store your generator for more than spark plug. 30 days, use the following information as a guide to prepare the generator for storage. • Add one teaspoon of oil through the spark plug hole.
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CRAFTSMAN 4250 GENERATOR 919.670040 GENERATOR ASSEMBLY TORQUE 96-120 IN-LBS DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER FUEL TANK GS-0795 FUEL TANK SCREWS 91895680 WASHER SSN-632 FUEL CAP GS-0443 FRAME ASSEMBLY GS-0909 PANEL ASSEMBLY GS-0844 ISOLATOR GS-0433 FUEL HOSE GS-0225 HEAT SHIELD GS-0675 ISOLATOR GS-0033...
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CRAFTSMAN 4250 GENERATOR 919.670040 GENERATOR HEAD ASSEMBLY ORIENT WITH VENTS DOWNWARD AS SHOWN TORQUE UNTILTHREADS RUN OUT TORQUE E0-70 IN-LSS TORQUE30-401N-LBS SHOWN REFERENCE ONLY 8 TORQUE 120-144 IN-LES 21 INSERTINTOO-RING GROOVE, P ART OF 10 SCALE CAPACITOR WIRING DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER...
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CRAFTSMAN 4250 GENERATOR 919.670040 PANEL ASSEMBLY I_ 3 __..: ..SNAPPED INTO OPENING INSIDE :7o:::°j:"-- COVER/ _]_// REAR _vIc_s TO F_E DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER GS-0804 RECEPTACLE, DUPLEX 3 PRONG TWISTLOCK GS-0480 GS-0445 4 PRONG TWlSTLOCK GS-0024 CIRCUIT BREAKER FULL POWER SWITCH...
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CRAFTSMAN 4250 GENERATOR 919.670040 WIRING DIAGRAM CONTROL PANEL REAR VIEW REAR VIEW HOUSING (MALE) REAR VIEW HOUSING (FEMALE) SEE VIEW "A" DESCRIPTION COLOR WIRE #12 AWG GREEN WIRE #12 AWG GREEN WIRE #12 AWG GREEN WIRE #12 AWG GREEN WIRE #12 AWG...
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CRAFTSMAN 4250 GENERATOR 919.670040 WIRE HARNESS 16+/- 50 IN. LONG NOTE: TAPE CONDUIT WITH 3/4 • WIDE BLACK ELECTRICAL TAPE REAR VIEW W_IONR G STATOR LEADS (I ,2,3,4) LEADSTOSTATOR AUX. OUSING {MALE) WINDING GROUND TOIF'RAME ,°, R_AR VIEW 50uF CAPACITOR...
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CRAFTSMAN 4250 GENERATOR 919,670040 Honda Engine Model GX270 CYLINDER HEAD ZH98E0200 Engine Serial Number From Description Part Number CYLINDER HEAD C OMP 4475349 12200-ZH9-000 4179164 GUIDE, VALVE (OS) 12..204-ZE2-306 2089563 GUIDE, EX VALVE(OS) 12205-ZE2-305 2089597 CLIP, VALVE G UIDE ....
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CRAFTSMAN 4250 GENERATOR 919.670040 Honda Engine Model GX270 CYLINDER BARREL ZH98EO3OOZA Engine Serial Numbel Description IQty Part Number From 12000-ZH9-851 4640496 CYLINDER ASSY ( BALANCER+ALERT 4183736 15510-ZE2-023 SWITCH ASSY , OIL LEVEL ..1225386 5361605 155!0-ZE2.033 SWITCH ASSY.,OIL LEVEL ..
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CRAFTSMAN 4250 GENERATOR 919.670040 Honda Engine Model GX270 CRANKCASE COVER ZH98EO60OA Engine Serial Number Description Part Number From 06165-Z_-811 36894e0 GOVERNOR KIT (OALANCER) 11381-ZE2-800 3678505 GASKET. CASE COVER COVER A SSY.. CR/_NKCASE 3689494 11400-ZE2_01 (O-_PE') ( BALANCER) 4523166 1560_7354)03 CAP ASSY., OiL...
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CRAFTSMAN 4250 GENERATOR 919.670040 Honda Engine Model GX270 CRANKSHAFT ZH98E0700A Engine Serial Number From Description Part Number 3689809 13310-Z_9-840 CRANKSHAFT COMP. _8_17 13351-ZF.2-010 WEIGHT, BALANCER _92415 91001-ZH9-003 BEARING, RADIALgALL(6206SH) PISTON r® ZH98EOSOO Engine Description SerialNumbel Part Number From 13010-ZE8-601 3689585 RING SET, P ISTON(STD) ..
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Honda Engine Model GX270 CRAFTSMAN 4250 GENERATOR 919.670040 RECOIL STARTER ZH98E110OA Engine Serial Number Description Part Number From STARTER ASSY., RECOtUR8*REO) 28400-ZE2-WOlZA3678844 STARTER ASSY..RECOIUNHI' 28400-ZE2-WOlZ8 4220315 CASE COMP, RECOILSTARTER 28410-ZF.2-WO1ZA 3678851 'R8'(BRIGHTRED) CASE COMP..RECOIL STARTER (BLACK) (BLACK) 28410-ZF..2-WO1ZS 4220323 PULLEY, RECOIL STARTER...
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CRAFTSMAN 4250 GENERATOR 919.670040 Honda Engine Model GX270 FAN COVER ZH98E1200A '_ Engine Description SerialNumbel Part Number From CLIP, _ 3BE ..16731.ZE2_(_ 2026094 COVER COMP, Fi_'P_'_PJ GHT RED) ..19610-ZE2.0_0ZA 43,:1_1 19610-Z_t0ZC COVERCOMP,FAN*NHI' (BLACK) 1963_.ZE2_(_0 4024949 SHROUD ..12065_3 19631.Zh'9_0...
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CRAFTSMAN 4250 GENERATOR 919.670040 Honda Engine Model GX270 CARBURETOR ZHgSE14OOA Engine SerialNumber Part Number Description From GASKET SET 16010-ZE2-812 3511383 VALVE S ET,FLOAT 16011-ZA0-931 2059236 FLOAT SET 16013-ZA0-931 2059244 ..1173689 16015-ZE2-005 2157493 CHAMBER SET,FLOAT 16015.ZE5.005 2089993 CHAMBER SET,FLOAT SCREW S ET 16015.ZH7-W01...
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Dear Customer, In manufacturing this product, many steps have been taken to provide you with the highest quality. Unfortunately, errors or omissions occasionally occur. In the event that you find a missing or defec- tive part, please contact your nearest Sears store. SERVICEAND REPAIRPARTS CALL1-800-665-4455 Keep this number...