Craftsman 580.327141 owner manual Problem, Cause, Correction

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Problem

Engine is running, but no AC output is available.

Engine runs good at no-

load but "bogs down" when loads are connected.

Engine will not start; or starts and runs rough.

Engine shuts down during operation.

Engine lacks power.

Engine "hunts" or falters.

No battery charge DC output.

Cause

1.One of the circuit breakers is open.

2.Connected device is bad.

3.Poor connection or defective cord set.

4.Fault in generator.

1.Short circuit in a connected load.

2.Generator is overloaded.

3.Engine speed is too slow.

4.Shorted generator circuit.

1.Run/Stop Switch set to "Stop".

2.Dirty air cleaner.

3.Out of gasoline.

4.Stale gasoline.

5.Spark plug wire not connected to spark plug.

6.Bad spark plug.

7.Water in gasoline.

8.Overchoking.

9.Low oil level.

10.Excessively rich fuel mixture.

11.Intake valve stuck open or closed.

12.Engine has lost compression.

1.Out of gasoline.

2.Low oil level.

1.Load is too high.

2.Dirty air filter.

1.Choke is opened too soon.

. Carburetor is running too rich or too lean.

1.Battery posts are corroded.

2.Battery fluid level is low.

3.Battery cable is bad.

4.Battery is defective.

5.Receptacle is bad.

Correction

1.Reset circuit breaker.

2.Connect another device that is in good condition.

3.Check and repair.

. Contact Sears service facility.

1.Disconnect shorted electrical load.

2.See "Don'tOverload the

Generator" on page 10.

. Contact Sears service facility.

4.Contact Sears service facility.

1.Set switch to "Run".

2.Clean or replace air cleaner.

3.Fill gas tank.

4.Drain gas tank; fill with fresh fuel.

5.Connect wire to spark plug.

6.Replace spark plug.

7.Drain gas tank; fill with fresh fuel.

8.Open choke fully and crank engine.

9.Fill crankcase to proper level.

10.Contact Sears service facility.

11.Contact Sears service facility.

12.Contact Sears service facility.

. Fill fuel tank.

2.Fill crankcase to proper level.

1.See "Don'tOverload the

Generator" on page 10.

2.Replace air filter.

1.Move choke to halfway position until engine runs smoothly.

2.Contact Sears service facility.

1.Clean battery posts.

2.Add distilled water to battery.

3.Replace cable.

4.Check battery condition; replace if defective.

5.Contact Sears service facility.

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Contents Before using this product, read this Manual and follow all its Safety RulesOperating Instructions Sears, Roebuck and Co, Hoffman Estates, ILLimited Warranty for Deluxe Portable Generators Consumer CommercialExplosion To Remove the Generator From Carton Carton ContentsAssembling the Wheel KIT Know Your Generator Cord Sets and Connector Plugs Volt AC Duplex Receptacle120/240 Volt AC, 20 Amp Receptacle Volt AC, 30 Amp ReceptacleHOW to USE Your Generator Grounding The GeneratorAdd Gasoline Before Starting The GeneratorConnecting Electrical Loads To Start The EngineStopping the Engine Operating Automatic Idle ControlTo recharge 12 Volt batteries, proceed as follows Charging a BatteryVolt D.C Reference Guide Dont Overload GeneratorDevice Load Watts Maintenance Schedule Product SpecificationsGenerator Maintenance General RecommendationsEngine Maintenance Clean/Replace Spark PlugChecking Oil Level Changing Engine Oil and Oil FilterService Air Cleaner Clean Spark Arrester ScreenTo clean or replace paper air filter Clean and inspect the spark arrester screen as followsTo adjust valve clearance Adjusting Valve ClearanceRetorque Head Bolts General Long Term StorageProtect Fuel System Change OilCause ProblemCorrection Page BLK LH Craftsman 4200 Watt AC GeneratorQlC Craftsman 4200 Watt AC Generator Main Unit m Exploded View Qty Description Craftsman 4200 Watt AC Generator Main Unit m Parts ListNot Illustrated Pa # Qty Description B1431 PANEL, Control 83975 BOX, Control Item Qty. Description Engine, 7.8 HP, Generac Power Systems, EHC LO0 25OPan # PaN # Qty Description Qty Description 94820 Page What is Covered What is not CoveredOperacion 33-38 Page Juego DE Ruedas Para Retirar EL Generador DE LAConozca SU Generador Juegos DE Cordones Y Enchufes Conectores Tomacorrientes Doble de 120 VoltiosTomacorrientes de 120/240 Voltios, 20 Amperios Tomacorrientes de 120 Voltios AC, 30 AmperiosComo Usar SU Generador Antes DE Darle Arranque AL GeneradorConexion a Tierra del Generador Agregue GasolinaPara Darle Arranque AL Motor Funcionamiento DEL Control Automatico DE Marcha ENParade del Motor Sistema de Apagado por Baja Presion de AceiteOperacion EN Clima Frio Carga DE LA BateriaDeteccion de Baja Presion Arranques SucesivosNo Sobrecargue EL Generador Guia DE Referencia DE VatiajePrograma DE Mantenimiento Especificaciones DEL ProductoRecomendaciones Generales Mantenimiento DEL GeneradorMantenimiento DEL Motor Para limpiar el GeneradorRevision del Nivel de Aceite Cambio de Aceite del Motor y FiltroProporcione Servicio al Depurador de Aire Limpie la Pantalla ApagachispasVuelva a Apretar los Pernos de Cabeza Ajuste de la Separacion de las VlvulasAlmacenamiento Para Periodos Prolongados GeneralidadesOtras Sugerencias Para EL Almacenamiento Problema Page Page QUE Esta Cubierto Sears

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