Craftsman 580.323610 Operator's Manual

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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 InstructionsIt is important to prevent gum deposits from forming inessential fuel system parts, such as the carburetor,fuel filter, 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 fuel can damage the fuelsystem of an engine while in storage.WARNINGWHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL INTANKStore away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothesdryers or other appliances that have pilot light or otherignition source because they can ignite fuel vapors.WHEN DRAiNiNG FUELTurn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutesbefore removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relievepressure in tank.Drain fuel tank outdoors.Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights,heat, and other ignition sources.DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.Protect Fuel SystemFuel Preserver:Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel allowing at least 1.5" oftank space for fuel expansion as shown on page 7,when using a fuel preserver cartridge with the freshstart fuel cap. If only partially filled, air in the tank willpromote fuel deterioration during storage. Engine andfuel can be stored up to 6 months with fuel preserver.• Check level of fuel preserver cartridge. Fuelpreserver is dark in color.• If cartridge is almost empty or empty, replace witha new fuel preserver cartridge following theinstructions in "Fresh Start TM Fuel Cap" on page 8.If fuel preserver is not used, remove all fuel from tankand run engine until it stops from lack of fuel.Change OilWhile engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase.Refill with recommended grade. See "ChangingEngine Oil" on page 17.Oil Cylinder Bore• Remove spark plug and pour about 1 ounce (30ml)of clean engine oil into the cylinder.• Install spark plug and crank slowly to distribute oil.WARNINGNEVER crank enqine with spark plug removed.Generator1. Clean generator as outlined in "Generator Cleaning".2. Check that cooling air slots and openings ongenerator are open and unobstructed.Other Storage Tips1. DO NOT store fuel from one season to anotherunless it has been treated as described in "ProtectFuel System".2. Replace fuel can if it starts to rust. Contaminatedfuel will cause engine problems.3. If possible, store unit indoors and cover it to giveprotection from dust and dirt.4. Cover unit with a suitable protective cover thatdoes not retain moisture.WARNING,DO NOT place a storage cover over a hot generator.Let equipment cool for a sufficient time before placingthe cover on the equipment.Store generator in clean, dry area.19