Craftsman 580.323601 Owner's Manual

KNOW YOUR GENERATORRead the owner's manual and safety rules before operating your generator.Compare the illustrations with your generator to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls andadjustments. Save this manual for future reference.FuetTank Rocker SwitchOil Fill Cap/Dipstick Recoil Starter120 Volt AC, 20 AmpDuplex ReceptaclesChoke LeverAir120/240 Volt AC, 20 AmpReceptaclesSpark ArresterMufflerCircuit Breake_120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacles -- Maybe used to supply electrical power for the operation of120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical,lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.120/240 Volt AC, 20 Amp Locking Receptacle --May be used to supply electrical power for theoperation of 120 and/or 240 Volt AC, 20 Amp, singlephase, 60 Hz electrical, lighting, appliance, tool andmotor loads.Air Cleaner -- Filters intake air as it is drawn into theengine.Circuit Breakers -- Each receptacle socket isprotected against electrical overload with "push toreset" circuit breakers.Grounding FastenerFuel Tank -- Tank holds 4 U.S. gallon of unleadedfuel.Grounding Fastener-- Ground the generator to anapproved earth ground here.Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick -- Check and fill engine with oilhere. See page 7 for oil recommendations and fillinginstructions.Choke Lever -- Used when starting a cold engine.Recoil Starter -- Used for starting the engine.Rocker Switch -- Set switch to "On" prior to usingrecoil starter. Set switch to "Off" to switch off engine.Spark Attester Muffler -- Exhaust muffler lowersengine noise and is equipped with a spark arresterscreen.5