Craftsman 580.327071 General Recommendations, Generator Maintenance, To Clean the Generator

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The Owner/Operator is responsible for making sure that all

periodic maintenance tasks are completed on a timely basis; that all discrepancies are corrected; and that the unit is kept clean and properly stored. Never operate a dam- aged or defective generator. Fo}low the recommendations in the SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS chart on page 9.

CAUTION: DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE

FROM SPARK PLUG AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT COME IN CONTACT WITH YOUR SPARK PLUG BEFORE WORKING ON YOUR GENER_ ATOR,

GENERATOR MAINTENANCE

Generator maintenance constists of keeping the unit clean and dry Operate and store the unit in a clean dry environ- ment where it will not be exposed to excessive dust, dirt, moisture or any corrosive vapors Cooling air SlotS in the generator must not become clogged with snow, leaves,or any other foreign material

Check the cleanliness of the generator frequently and clean when dust, dirt, oil, moisture or other foreign substances are visible on its exterior surface

NOTE: We DO NOT recommend using a garden hose to clean generator Water can enter the engine fuel system and cause problems tn additon, if water enters the gener- ator through cooiing air slots, some of the water witt be retained in voids and cracks of the rotor and stator winding insulation. Water and dirt buildup on the generator internal

windings will eventually decrease the insulation resistance of these windings

TO CLEAN THE GENERATOR:

,,Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean

=A soft, bristle brush may be used to loosen caked on dirt, oil, etc

,_ A vacuum cleaner may be used to pick up loose dirt and debris

•Low pressure air (not to exceed 25 psi) may be used to blow away dirt Inspect cooling air stots and open- ings on the generator These openings must be kept dean and unobstructed.

CAUTION: Never insert any object or tool through the air cooling slots, even if the engine is not

result.running"Damage to the unit or persona njury may

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

CHECKING OIL LEVEL

See OPERATION section on Page 7 for informalion on checking oil level Oil level should be checked prior toeach use or at least every eight hours of operation Keep oil level maintained

CHANGING OIL

Change oil after first 8 hours of operation. Change oi! every 50 hours thereafter. If you are using your generator under dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather, change oil more often..

Change oil while engine is still warm from running, as follows:

[ _k CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark 1

Iplug and keep It away from spark J_lU_l., .....

•Clean area around oil drain plug, remove plug (Fig_ 14) and drain oil completely into a suitable container.

EXTENDED OIL FILL AND DIPSTICK

FIG. 14

,,When all oil has drained, install and tighten oil drain plug

oRemove oil dipstick and insert a clean fill funnel into

extended oil fill opening Fill engine crankcase to dipstick FULL markr Do not overfill above that mark. About 3 pints is required POUR SLOWLY.

,,When engine crankcase is filled to proper level, install and tighten oil fill plug

REPLACE SPARK PLUGS

Remove and replace spark plugs every 100 operating hours or once annually, whichever comes first See EN- GINE SPECIFICATIONS on Page 1 for recommended spark plugs Set gap (Fig 15) on spark plug to 0030 inch (0 76ram)

I_IL CAUTION!penknifewith DO orNOTblastwirebrushcleanandsparksolvenLplugs. Clean

FIG. 15

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