Warmweather Operation; Stopping The Engine - Craftsman 580.675512 Operator's Manual

NOTICE Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity
can
damage generator
and/or electrical devices connected to
it.
• DO NOTexceedthe generator's wattage/amperage capacity. See
Don't OverloadGenerator in the Operation section.
• Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting electrical
loads.
• Connect electrical loads in OFFposition, then turn ONfor
operation.
• Turn electrical loads OFFand disconnectfrom generator before
stopping generator.
.
3.
,_ WARNING
occur.
Stopping the Engine
1. Turn off and unplug all electrical loads from unit. NEVER
start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in
and turned on.
Let engine run at no-load for two minutes to stabilize
unit's internal temperatures.
Move On/Off switch to "Off" position.
Backfire, fire or engine damagecould
DONOTstop enginebymovingchokecontrolto "Choke"
position (1"_1).
4. Move fuel valve to "Off" position.
WarmWeather Operation
This generator engine is equipped with WeatherGuard,an
innovative feature to prevent carburetor icing in cold weather
conditions. WeatherGuardhas been engineered to operate in
all weather conditions. However, product performance can be
increased when operating the generator solely in warm
weather by removing the WeatherGuard shield (A).
Removethe two nuts (B) and loosen the fastener (C) as
shown. Store shield and fasteners for future cold weather
operation.
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