Craftsman 580.323600 Owner's Manual

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11PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGenerator SpecificationsRated Running Watts . . . . . . . . . 3,600 Watts (3.6kW)Rated Surge Watts . . . . . . . . . . . 5,300 Watts (5.3kW)Rated AC Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . 120/240 VoltsRated Maximum AC Currentat 240 Volts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.0 Amperesat 120 Volts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.0 AmperesRated Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Hz at 3600 rpmPhase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single PhaseShipping Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 lbs.Engine SpecificationsRated Horsepower . . . . . . . . . . . 7.0 at 3600 rpmDisplacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206ccSpark Plug Type: . . . . . . . . . . . . Champion RC-12YCor EquivalentSet Gap To: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.030inch (0.76mm)Fuel Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 U.S. gallonOilAbove 40°F . . . . . . . . . . SAE 300°F - 40°F . . . . . . . . . . . SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSThe generator warranty does not cover items thathave been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.To receive full value from the warranty, operator mustmaintain generator as instructed in this manual.Some adjustments will need to be made periodically toproperly maintain your generator.All adjustments in this section should be made at leastonce each season. Follow the requirements in the“Maintenance Schedule” chart shown above.NOTE: Once a year you should clean or replace thespark plug and replace the air filter. A new spark plugand clean air filter assure proper fuel-air mixture andhelp your engine run better and last longer.GENERATOR MAINTENANCEGenerator maintenance consists of keeping the unitclean and dry. Operate and store the unit in a cleandry environment where it will not be exposed toexcessive dust, dirt, moisture or any corrosive vapors.Cooling air slots in the generator must not becomeclogged with snow, leaves,or any other foreignmaterial.Check the cleanliness of the generator frequently andclean when dust, dirt, oil, moisture or other foreignsubstances are visible on its exterior surface.MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFollow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs first.More frequent service is required when operating in adverse conditions noted below.MAINTENANCE¹ Clean if clogged. Replace if perforated or torn.² Change oil after the first (5) operating hours and every 50 hours or every year, whichever occurs first, thereafter.Change sooner when operating under dirty or dusty conditions.³ Replace more often under dirty or dusty conditions.MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICEHOURLY OPERATINGINTERVAL SERVICE DATESMAINTENANCE TASK BeforeEach UseEvery 50Hours orYearlyEvery 100Hours orYearlyENGINECheck oil level XChange engine oil X²Service air cleaner X³Service spark plug XService spark arrester XPrepare for storage If unit is to remain idle forlonger than 30 days.