Before Starting The Generator; Add Engine Oil; Warranty - Craftsman 580.325650 Operator's Manual

CheckBattery / Attach Negative Battery Wire
The sealed battery on the generator is fully charged and
pre-installed except for the negative (black) battery cable.
To install:
1. Cut off tie wrap securing loose end of negative (black)
cable.
2. Attach negative battery cable to negative battery
terminal.
Negative
battery cable
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BEFORESTARTINGTHEGENERATOR
AddEngineOil
1. Place generator on a flat, level surface.
2. Cleanarea around oil fill and remove yellow oil fill cap.
NOTE:See the section Oilto review oil recommendations.
Verify provided oil bottle is correct viscosity for current
ambient temperature.
3. Using oil funnel (optional), slowly pour contents of
provided oil bottle into oil fill opening.
NOTICE
Improper treatment of generator can damage it and
shorten its life.
DONOT attemptto crankor startthe engine beforeit hasbeen
properlyservicedwith the recommended o il.This mayresultin
an engine failure.
4. Replace oil fill cap and fully tighten.
Add Fuel
Fuel must meet these requirements:
* Clean,fresh, unleaded gasoline.
* A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). High altitude
use, see High Altitude.
* Gasolinewith up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or up to 15%
MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable.
NOTICE
Avoid generator damage.
Failureto follow Operator's Manual for fuel
recommendations voids warranty.
DONOTuseunapproved gasoline suchas E85.
DONOTmix oil in gasoline.
DONOTmodifyengine to run on alternate fuels.
To protect the fuel system from gum formation, mix in a fuel
stabilizer when adding fuel. See Storage. All fuel is not the
same. If you experience starting or performance problems
after using fuel, switch to a different fuel provider or change
brands. This engine is certified to operate on gasoline. The
emission control system for this engine is EM (Engine
Modifications).
WARNING
_fl_ Fueland its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fireor explosion can cause severe burns or death.
WHEN ADDINGFUEL
• Turngenerator O FF andlet it cool at least2 minutesbefore
removing fuel cap.Loosencapslowlyto relievepressure in
tank.
. Fillfueltank outdoors.
• DONOToverfilltank.Allowspacefor fuel expansion.
. If fuel spills,wait until it evaporates b eforestartingengine.
• Keepfuelawayfrom sparks, o penflames,pilot lights,heat,and
otherignitionsources.
• DONOTlight a cigaretteor smoke.
1. Cleanarea around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
2. Slowly add unleaded gasoline (A) to fuel tank (B). Be
careful not to overfill. Allow about 1.5" (4 cm) of tank
space (C) for fuel expansion.
3. Install fuel cap and let any spilled fuel evaporate before
starting engine.