Craftsman 580.32727 owner manual To Clean the Generator

MAINTENANCE

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The Owner/Operator is responsible for making sure that all periodic maintenance tasks are completed on a timely

basis; thatall discrepancies are corrected; and that the unit is kept clean and properly stored. Never operate a dam-

aged or defective generator.

G E NE RATOR MAINTE NANCE

Change oil while engine is still warm from running, se

follows:......

=Clean area around oil drain plug, remove plug (Fig. 7) and drain oil completely into a suitable container. When oil has drained, insta!l and tighten oil drain plug.

OIL DRAIN PLUG

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Generator maintenance consists 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 frequenl]y and clean when dust, dirt, oil, moisture or other foreign substances are visible on its exterior surface.

NOTE: We DO NOT recommend\d using a garden hose to clean the generator. Water can enter the engine fuel system and cause problems, in addition, if water enters the generator through cooling air slots, some of the water will be retained in voids and cracks of the rotor and stator

winding insulation. Water and dirt build-up on the generator internal windings will eventually decrease the insulation resistance of these windings.

TO CLEAN THE GENERATOR:

oUse a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean.

OUse a soft, bristle brush to loosen caked on dirt, oil, etc.

oA vacuum cleaner may be used to pick up loose dirt and debris.

Low pressure air (not to exceed 25 psi) may be used to blowavvay dirt. inspectcooling air slots and opening on the generator. These openings must be dirt clean and unobsl_ucted.

A CAUTION: NEVER INSERTANY OBJECT OR TOOL

THROUGH THE AIR COOLING SLOTS, EVEN IF THE ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING, DAMAGE TO THE UNIT OR PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT.

FIG. 7

"Remove oil fill plug and insert a clean fill funnel into

plug opening. Fill engine crankcase with recom- mended oil until oil level is at point of overflowing. About 21 ounces is required. POUR SLOWLY.

•When engine crankcase is filled to proper level. Install and tighten oil fill plug.

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 fil'0er(Fig. 8) once every 100 hours of operation or once a year, whichever comes first. Clean or replace more often if operating under dusty or dirty conditions.

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ENGINE	MAINTENANCE
CHECKING	OIL LEVEL		KNOB
See OPERATION section on Page 4 for information on
checking oit level. Oil level should be checked before each
use or at least every five hours of operation. Keep oil level
maintained.
CHANGING	OIL
Change oil after first 2 hours of operation. Change oil eve ry			FIG. 8
50 hours thereafter. If you are using your generator		under	_'_ CAUTION: NEVER RUN THIS UNIT WlTHOUTTHE
dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather,
			COMPLETE AIR CLEANER SYSTEM INSTALLED
change oil more often.
			ON THE ENGINE. THIS COULD RESULT IN PRE-
			MATURE WEAR TO THE ENGINE.

CAUTION: DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE

FROM SPARK PLUG AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM

SPARK PLUG. DO THIS EVERY TIME YOU PER-

FORM ANY MAINTENANCE ON THE ENGINE OR

THE GENERATOR.