General Recommendations, Engine Maintenance

Craftsman MGP-670070 General Recommendations, Generator Maintenance, Engine Maintenance

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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty of the generator does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negli- gence. To receive full value from the warranty, opera- tor must maintain the generator as instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to maintain your generator.

GENERATOR MAINTENANCE

Your generator should be kept clean and dry at all times. The generator should not be stored or oper- ated in environments that include excessive moisture, dust or any corrosive vapors. If these substances are on the generator, clean with a cloth or soft bristle brush. Do not use a garden hose or anything with water pressure to clean the generator. Water may enter the cooling air slots and could possibly damage the rotor, stator and the internal windings of the generator head.

All adjustments in the Maintenance section of this manual should be made at least once each season.

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

NOTICE: Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establish- ment or individual. However, to obtain no charge repairs under the terms and provisions of the engine manufacturers warranty statement, any service or emission control part repair or replace- ment must be performed by a factory authorized dealer.

Oil

•Oil level should be checked prior to each use and at least every 8 hours of operation. To check oil see Adding Engine Oil paragraph in the Opera- tion section of this manual.

Changing Engine Oil

For a new engine, change oil after the first 5 operating hours. Thereafter, change oil after every 50 hours of operation.

Change the oil while the engine is still warm. The oil will flow freely and carry away more impurities. Make sure the engine is level when filling, checking or changing oil.

Change the oil as follows:

•To keep dirt, grass clippings, etc. out of the engine, clean the area around the drain plug and dipstickbefore removing it.

•Disconnect spark plug wire and keep away from spark plug. Disconnect battery at negative terminal.

•With engine off but still warm, remove oil drain plug and drain oil into appropriate receptacle.

Oil Drain Plug

Used oil is a hazardous waste product. Dispose of used oil properly. Do not discard with household waste. Check with your local authorities, service center, or dealer for safe disposal/recycling facilities.

•Reinstall drain plug. Remove oil fill cap.

•Fill the crankcase with new oil of the proper type (See Adding Engine Oil in the Operation section), to the FULL mark on the dipstick. Always check the level with the dipstick before adding more oil.

FULL

•Reinstall the oil fill cap or plug and tighten se- curely.

Change Oil Filter

Change oil filter after every 100 hours or every season.

•Drain engine oil and remove oil filter.

•Before installing new filter, lightly oil filter gasket with fresh, clean oil.

Filter

•Screw filter on by hand until gasket contacts oil filter adapter. Tighten 1/2 to 3/4 turn more.

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Contents

Owners Manual GeneratorSold by Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ont. M5B2B8 Table of Contents Hazard What could Happen HOW to Prevent IT Safety Guidelines DefinitionsImportant Safety Instructions Risk of Electrocution and FireRisk of Electrocution and Fire cont’d Indoors or in ANY CON Risk of FireOr wall. do not Operate Unit Fined AreaRisk of Breathing Inhalation Hazard Read and Understand ALL Warnings BeforeL. listed voltage surge Protector will void the warrantyRisk of Unsafe Operation On your generatorRisk of HOT Surfaces Risk of Moving PartsRisk from Lifting Assembly Carton ContentsTools Needed for Assembly Remove Generator from CartonGrounding the Generator Installation of BatteryNegative Battery Cable Connection Star Washer Nut SolenoidInstalling Wheel KIT Operation Know Your GeneratorNot shown Generator Capacity ReceptaclesLOW OIL Shutdown Obtaining Electricity from GeneratorAdding Engine Oil Connecting Generator To Main Electrical SupplyBefore Starting Engine GasolineTo Start Your Generator Stopping EngineFor recoil start Maintenance Task MaintenanceConnecting Electrical Loads Customer Responsibilities TableGenerator Maintenance Engine MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Clean Cooling System Clean and Replace Spark PlugAir Cleaner Replace Fuel In-Line FilterCarburetor Service AdjustmentsStorage GovernorTroubleshooting Guide Problem Cause CorrectionOwner’s Warranty Responsibilities Emissions Control Systems StatementENG ENG ENG Service and Repair Parts Génératrice DE Vendu par Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ont. M5B 2B8Entente D’ENTRETIEN Responsabilités DU ClientRisques Délectrocution ET D’INCENDIE Conserver CES DirectivesRisques Prévention Risques D’INCENDIE Rieur OU Dans UN Endroit ClosRisques AUX Voies Respiratoires ET Risques D’INHALATION Les moteurs à essence produisent Risques D’UNE Utilisation Dangereuse GénératriceRisques Reliés AUX Surfaces Chaudes Risques Reliés AUX Pièces MobilesRisques Lors DU Levage Pièces et boîte à pièces pour l’ensemble de roues Contenu DE L’EMBALLAGESac à pièces Sac à pièces pour la pose de la batterieOutils Requis Pour L’ASSEMBLAGE Retrait DE LA Génératrice DE SON EmballagePose Typique D’UNE Batterie Mise À LA Terre DE LA GénératriceÉcrou Solénoï de Pose DE L’ENSEMBLE DE Roues Support du MoteurFonctionnement Bien Connaître Votre GénératriceCapacité DE LA Génératrice PrisesDispositif D’ARRÊT Suite À UN Niveau BAS D’HUILE Comment Obtenir DE L’ÉLECTRICITÉ DE LA GénératriceAvant DE Démarrer LE Moteur Essence Remplissage d’huile moteurDémarrage électrique Démarrage du moteurArrêt du moteur Démarrage à rappelBranchement DE Charges Électriques EntretienTableau DES Responsabilités DU Client Tâche D’ENTRETIENEntretien DU Moteur Recommandations GénéralesEntretien DE LA Génératrice HuileFiltre à air Nettoyage et remplacement de la bougie dallumageRemplacement du filtre à carburant en ligne Nettoyage du système de refroidissementRéglages D’ENTRETIEN EntreposageDirectives Pour L’ENTREPOSAGE Guide DE Dépannage Problème Cause CorrectionResponsabilités de garantie du propriétaire Remarque Remarque Remarque Entretien ET Pieces DE Rechange

Craftsman MGP-670070 General Recommendations, Generator Maintenance, Engine Maintenance