Craftsman 580.323601 Owner's Manual

ProblemEngine is running, but no ACoutput is available.Engine runs good at no-load but"bogs down" when loads areconnected,Engine will not start; or startsand runs rough.Engine shuts down whenrunning.Engine lacks power.Cause1. One of the circuit breakers isopen.2. Fault in generator.3. Poor connection or defectivecord set.4. Connected device is bad.1. Short circuit in a connectedload.2. Engine speed is too slow.3. Generator is overloaded.4. Shorted generator circuit.1. Rocker Switch set to "Off".2. Fuel Valve is in "Off' position.Correction1. Reset circuit breaker.2. Contact Sears service facility.3. Check and repair.4. Connect another device that isin good condition.1. Disconnect shorted electricalload.2. Contact Sears service facility.3. See "Don't OverloadGenerator".4. Contact Sears service facility.1. Set switch to "On".2. Turn fuel valve to "Open"position.3. Dirty air cleaner.4. Out of gasoline.5. Stale gasoline.6. Spark plug wire not connected3. Clean or replace air cleaner.4. Fill fuel tank.5. Drain gas tank and carburetor;fill with fresh fuel.6. Connect wire to spark plug.Engine "hunts" or falters.to spark plug.7. Bad spark plug.8. Water in gasoline.9. Flooded.7. Replace spark plug.8. Drain gas tank and carburetor;fill with fresh fuel.9. Wait 5 minutes and re-crankengine.10. Excessively rich fuel mixture.11. Intake valve stuck open orclosed.12. Engine has lost compression.Out of gasoline.1. Load is too high.2. Dirty air filter.Carburetor is running too rich ortoo lean.10. Contact Sears service facility.11. Contact Sears service facility.12. Contact Sears service facility.Fill fuel tank.1. See "Don't OverloadGenerator".2. Replace air filter.Contact Sears service facility.14