Service Air Cleaner

Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged if you run it using a dirty air cleaner. Clean or replace the air cleaner paper filter once every

50 hours of operation or once a year, whichever comes first. Clean or replace more often if operating under dusty or dirty conditions. Clean foam precleaner every 25 hours of operation or sooner under dusty conditions.

To clean or replace foam precleaner:

Remove air cleaner cover, then the foam pre-filter.

Foam

Pre-Filter

Paper

Filter

Wash precleaner in soapy water. Squeeze pre-filter dry in the clean cloth. Do Not twist.

Clean air cleaner cover before installing it.

To clean or replace paper air filter:

Remove air cleaner cover; then remove foam pre- filter (service if necessary) and remove paper filter.

Clean paper filter by tapping it gently on a solid surface. If the filter is too dirty, replace it with a new one. Dispose of the old filter properly.

Clean air cleaner cover then insert precleaner into cover. Next insert new paper filter into cover to

hold precleaner in place and assemble all of them to the base of the air cleaner.

NOTE: If you need to order a new air filter, please call 1-800-366-PART.

Clean Spark Arrester Screen

The engine exhaust muffler includes a spark arrester screen. Inspect and clean the screen every 100 hours of operation or once each year, whichever comes first.

NOTE: If you use your generator on any forest- covered, brush-covered or grass-covered unimproved land, it must have a spark arrester. The spark arrester must be maintained in good condition by the owner/operator.

Clean and inspect the spark arrester screen as follows:

To remove the heat shield from the muffler, remove the screws that connect the shield to the muffler.

Remove the screws that attach the spark arrester screen.

SPARK ARREST E R

SCREEN

MUFFLER

HEAT SHIELD

Inspect screen and replace if torn, perforated or otherwise damaged. Do Not use a defective screen. If screen is not damaged, clean it with commercial solvent.

Reattach the screen and the heat shield.

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Craftsman 580.327141 owner manual Service Air Cleaner, Clean Spark Arrester Screen, To clean or replace paper air filter

580.327141 specifications

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