Craftsman 580.327071 owner manual Customer Responsibilities, Change OIL Filter

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

CHANGE OIL FILTER

Change engine ell filter every 100 hours ef operation (every second oil change)_ Before installing new filter, lightly lubricate filter gasket with fresh, clean engine oil Screw new filter on by hand until gasket contacts the filter adapter (Fig. 16). Then tighten about 3/4 turn further. Start and run engine for about 30 seconds, then shut down. Recheck oil

level and add oil as necessary. Finally, start engine and ,heck for leaks

,,Squeeze (don'ttwist) pre-cleaner in a clean, dry cloth

,,Saturate pre-cleaner in engine oil. Squeeze in a clean absorbent cloth to remove excess oil..

NOTE: If you are going to clean the PAPER CARTRIDGE, do not install the foam pro-cleaner and proceed to instruc- tions for serving the paper cartridge.

•Carefully install the foam pre-cleaner around the car- tridge

To service the PAPER CARTRIDGE, proceed as follows:

•Clean cartridge by tapping gently on a flat surface, if cartridge is very dirty, replace or wash in a low or non-sudsing detergent and warm water solution.

Rinse thoroughly with flowing water from mesh side until water runs dear. Let cartridge dry thorougi_ly before using.

ACAUTIONh DO NOT use petroleum solvents such as kerosene to clean the elemenL Such solvents will cause deterioration of the etemenL DO NOT oil the element. DO NOT use pressure air to clean or dry the element.

=Reinstall paper cartridge, retain with cartridge retainer and knob. Carefully install foam pre-cleaner.

•Install cover assembly onto air cleaner body - Tighten latch securely

FIG. 16

SERVICE ENGINE AIR CLEANER

Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged if you run it using a dirty air cleaner Clean or replace foam pre-cleaner every 25 hours of operation Service cartridge every 100 operating hours or once annually, whichever comes first Clean or replace mere often if operating under dusty er didy conditions To service the foam pre-cteaner (Fig 17), proceed as follows:

=The cover is attached to the air cleaner housing by two latches Lift up on the latches to unlock them, then remove the cover.

oCarefully remove foam pre-cleaner flora around the cartridge

-Replace pro-cleaner or wash in liquid detergent and water.

LATCHES

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CLEAN SPARK ARRESTER MUFFLER

The engine exhaust muffler has a spark arrester screen The screen should be inspected every t 00 operating hours or once each year, whichever comes first.

DANGER: LET MUFFLER COOL BEFORE WORK- ]

AING ON ITo CONTACT WITH A i_OT MUFFLER OR ENGINE CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS.

NOTE If you use your generator on any forest-covered, brush covered or grass-coveted unimproved land, it must have a spark arrester The spark arrestor must be cleaned and maintained in good condition by the owner or operator The preceding is required by law in the State of California

Other states may have similar taws Federal taws apply on federal lands

Clean and inspect the spark arrestor as follows (Fig. 18):

=Remove four screws that retain the screen to muffler

' :-_T\ SPARK__ARRESTER

_ SCREW

PR_.,,CLEAN ER

MUFFLER

FIG°17 FIGoI8

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