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Craftsman 919.679501 Owner's Manual

120/240 volt • 5000 watt generator
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__ARS
Model
No.
919.679501
IMPORTANT:
Read
the
Safety
Guidelines
and All Instructions
Carefully
Before
Operating
I CRRFT MRNI
120/240
VOLT • 5000 WATT
GENERATOR
• SAFETY
GUIDELINES
• ASSEMBLY
• OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE
• TROUBLESHOOTING
• REPAIR
PARTS
Sold
by Sears
Canada,
Inc.,
Toronto,
Ont.
M5B2B8
MGP-679501
11/9/99

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  • Page 1 __ARS Model 919.679501 I CRRFT MRNI 120/240 VOLT • 5000 WATT GENERATOR IMPORTANT: • SAFETY GUIDELINES Read Safety Guidelines • ASSEMBLY and All Instructions Carefully Before Operating • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE • TROUBLESHOOTING • REPAIR PARTS Sold by Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ont.
  • Page 2 Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material and workmanship. If your Craftsman engine is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies only for 90 days form the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover: Expendable items such as spark plugs and air filters, which become worn during normal use.
  • Page 3 Thismanual c ontains information thatis important f oryouto knowandunderstand. Thisinformation r elates to protecting YOUR SAFETY andPREVENTING EQUIPMENT P ROBLEMS. Tohelpyourecognize t hisinformation, weusethe symbols to theright.Please readthemanual a ndpayattention to thesesections. CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation if not will result in death or serious which, if not avoided, _...

  • Page 4: Risk Of Electrocution

    READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE (cont'd) WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT HAZARD Water is an excellent conductor Operation of generator in rain, wet, Operate generator in a clean, dry, well ventilated area.

  • Page 5: Risk Of Fire

    READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK OF FIRE HAZARD WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Gasoline and gasoline vapors can Turn engine off and allow it to cool Attempting to fill the fuel tank while become ignited by coming in contact before adding fuel to the tank.
  • Page 6 READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. Risk of Injury and Property Damage When Transporting Generator HAZARD WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT Fire, Inhalation, Damage to Fuel or oil can leak or spill and could If generator is equipped with a fuel shut-off valve, turn the valve to the Vehicle Surfaces result in fire or breathing hazard, seri-...

  • Page 7: Operation

    READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT HAZARD • Review and understand all of Operation of generator in careless All sources of energy include the po- manner.

  • Page 8: Risk Of Hot Surfaces

    READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK OF HOT SURFACES HAZARD WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT Contact with hot surfaces, such as en- Contact with hot engine and genera- During operation, touch only the gines exhaust components, could re- control surfaces of the generator.

  • Page 9: Tools Needed For Assembly

    CARTON CONTENTS 2 - Bracket 2 - Shoulder Bolts 2 - Wheels 1 - Generator 6 - 5/16-18 x 3.4 " 9 - 5/16-18 Cap Screws 1 - Owner's Manual Lock Nuts 1 - Isolator Foot 1 - Foot Bracket /))///)/)//)/)) 2 - 5.16-18 x 1 3/4 "...

  • Page 10: Grounding The Generator

    NOTE: Your engine is already grounded to the frame by a grounding strap INSTALLING WHEEL KIT The Craftsman Wheel Kit was designed to greatly improve the portability of your generator Drain gas and oil before assembling the portability kit.

  • Page 11: Circuit Breaker

    KNOW YOUR GENERATOR Read this Owner's Manual and Safety Rules before operation of your Generator. Compare this illustra- tion with your generator to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save the manual for future references. FUELCAP FUEL TANK RUN/STOP SWITCH...

  • Page 12: Low Oil Shutdown

    LOW OIL SHUTDOWN 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. If while the engine is running, the oil gets low, it will...

  • Page 13: Before Starting Engine

    Connecting Generator To Main Electrical • Remove gas cap. Supply • Add unleaded gasoline, slowly, to fuel tank. Potential hazards exist when a electrical generator is Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a connected to the main electrical supply coming into minimum of 85 octane.

  • Page 14: Connecting Electrical Loads

    engine starts. You MUST unplug any load IMPORTANT: Never store engine with fuel in tank, from the generator before starting to prevent indoors, or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas or permanent damage to any appliances. where fuel fumes may reach an open flame. •...

  • Page 15: Generator Maintenance

    GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty of the generator does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negli- gence. To receive full value from the warranty, opera- tor must maintain the generator as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to PLUG OIL DRAIN...
  • Page 16 The carburetor should not be tampered with. If your gine is running too fast or slow, take your generator to a generator is used at an altitude in excess of 4000 feet Authorized Craftsman Service Center for repair and ad- performance may be affected.
  • Page 17 • 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.
  • Page 18 CRAFTSMAN 5000 GENERATOR 919.679501 TORQUE 20-25 IN.-LBS. 'NOT SHOWN) TOQUE 120-144 IN.-LBS. TORQUE 60-70 IN-LBS. TORQUE 96-120 IN -LBS. TORQUE 120-144 IN.-LBS DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER FUEL TANK SCREWS 91895680 FUEL TANK GS-0795 FUEL CAP GS-0443 FUEL HOSE GS-0225 FUEL LINE CLAMP...
  • Page 19 CRAFTSMAN 5000 GENERATOR 919.679501 ORIENT WITH VENTS DOWNWARD SHOWN TORQUE UNTILTHREADS RUN OUT TORQUE 60-76 IN-LBS TORQUE 30-40 IN-LBS SHOWN FOR REFERENCE 36TORQUE 120-144 IN-LBS INSERT INTO O-RING GROOVE, PART OF 38 SCALE CAPACITOR WIRING DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER DRIVE END ADAPTER...
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 5000 GENERATOR 919.679501 DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER 120V/20A DUPLEX RECEPTACLE GS-0019 4 PRONG TWlSTLOCK GS-0445 CIRCUIT BREAKER 120/240V/20A GS-0025 SCREW #6 -32 x ,5TORX SSF-583 SSF-3156 NUT, 10 -9 X ,50PLASTITE SWITCH FACE PLATE RESET GS-0207 NUT, HEX JAM 7/16...
  • Page 21 CRAFTSMAN 5000 GENERATOR 919.679501 TECUMSEH 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL #HM100-159409P _110 2:_ 7 }111 370G 21 -- ENG MGP-679501...
  • Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 5000 GENERATOR 919.679501 TECUMSEH 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL #HM100-159409P REE NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REE NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 35968A 27878A EXHAUSTVALVE(STD.)(INCUL. #151) CYLINDER (INCL. #2, 20 & 72) 27652 27880A EXHAUSTVALVE(1/32" OS)(INCL. #151) DOWEL PIN 30699C 34035 INTAKEVALVE(STD.)(INCL. #151) GOVERNOR ROD (INCL.
  • Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 5000 GENERATOR 919.679501 CARBURETOR MODEL #64012 1A70-5097 '_37 REE NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REE NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 631776A THROTTLESHAFT& LEVERASSEMBLY 640027 IDLE RESTRICTORSCREW 640053 631970 THROTTLERETURNSPRING IDLE RESTRICTORSCREW CAP 631867 631184 DUST SEALWASHER (KIT) FLOATBOWL 631024 631183 DUST SEAL(THROTTLE)(KIT)
  • Page 24 CRAFTSMAN 5250 GENERATOR 919.679501 STARTER #590746 --11 PART NO. DESCRIPTION REE NO. 590599A SPRING PIN (INCL. 4) WASHER 590600 RETAINER 590679 WASHER 590601 BRAKE SPRING 590678 STARTER DOG 590680 DOG SPRING 590412 PULLEY & REWIND SPRING ASSEMBLY 590681 STARTER HOUSING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 25 CALIFORNIA & US EPA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT The U S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA"), the Califomia Air Resources Board ("CARB") and Tecumseh Products Co. are pleased to explain the Federal and California Emission Control Systems Warranty on your new utility or lawn and garden equipment engine.
  • Page 26 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Emission Control System Warranty ("ECS Warranty') for 1995 and later model year California utility and lawn and garden equip- ment engines (for other states, 1997 and later model year engines): A. APPLICABILITY: This warranty shall apply to 1995 and later model year California utility and lawn and garden equipment engines (for other states, 1997 and later model year engines).
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  • Page 28: Postal Code

    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...

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