Craftsman 580.323600 Owner's Manual

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CarburetorIf you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see yournearest Sears service center. Engine performancemay be affected at attitudes above 3000-5000 feet.For operation at higher elevations, contact yournearest Sears service center.Clean Spark Arrester ScreenThe engine exhaust muffler has a spark arresterscreen. Inspect and clean the screen every 100 hoursof operation or once each year, whichever comes first.NOTE: If you use your generator on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered unimprovedland, it must have a spark arrester. The spark arrestermust be maintained in good condition by theowner/operator.Clean and inspect the spark arrester as follows:1. To remove muffler heat shield from muffler,remove four screws that connect guard to mufflerbracket.Spark ArresterScreenMuffler Heat Shield2. Remove four screws that attach spark arresterscreen.3. Inspect screen and replace if torn, perforated orotherwise damaged. DO NOT use a defectivescreen. If screen is not damaged, clean it withcommercial solvent.4. Reattach screen and muffler guard.GENERALThe generator should be started at least once everyseven days and allowed to run at least 30 minutes. Ifthis cannot be done and you must store the unit formore than 30 days, use the following information as aguide to prepare it for storage.Long Term Storage InstructionsA WARNINGI NEVER store engine with fuel intank indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilatedareas where fumes may reach an open flame,spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater,clothes dryer or other gas appliance.It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming inessential fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuelfilter, fuel hose or tank during storage. Also,experience indicates that alcohol-blended fuels (calledgasohol, ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture,which leads to separation and formation of acidsduring storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuelsystem of an engine while in storage.To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should beemptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Followthese instructions:Protect Fuel System,_ WARNINGI Drain fuel into approved containeroutdoors, away from open flame. Be sureengine is cool. DO NOT smoke.Remove all fuel from the fuel tank to prevent gumdeposits from forming on these parts and causingpossible engine malfunction.Run engine until engine stops from lack of fuel.Change OilWhile engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase.Refill with recommended grade.Oil Cylinder BoreRemove spark plug and pour about 1 ounce (30ml)of clean engine oil into the cylinder.,_ CAUTIONI Avoid spray from spark plug holewhen cranking engine slowly.Cover spark plug hole with rag. Crank slowly todistribute oil.Install spark plug. DO NOT connect spark plugwire.GeneratorClean the generator as outlined on page 12 ("ToClean the Generator").Check that cooling air slots and openings ongenerator are open and unobstructed.Other Storage TipsDO NOT store fuel from one season to another.Replace your fuel can if the can starts to rust. Rustand/or dirt in your fuel wilt cause problems.If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it togive protection from dust and dirt. BE SURE TOEMPTY THE FUEL TANK.Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover thatdoes not retain moisture.Store generator in clean, dry area.IMPORTANT: NEVER cover your generator whileengine and exhaust area are warm.13