Craftsman 580.326311 Operator's Manual download pdf (Page 8)

Check Battery / Attach Negative Battery Wire

The sealed battery on the generator is fully charged and

pre-installed except for the negative(black) battery cable.

You will need an 8mm wrench to install the negativebattery

cable.

Toinstall:

1. Cut off tie wrap securing loose end of negative (black)

cable.

2. Remove screw, lock washer and flat washer on negative

battery terminal.

3. Slide lock washer (B), flat washer (C) and negative

battery cable (D) over screw (A).

Positive battery cable

Reattachscrew to negativebattery terminal and tighten.

Verify that connections to battery and generator aretight

and secure.

BEFORESTARTINGTHE GEHERATOR

Add Engine OiJ

1. Place generator on a flat, level surface.

2. Cleanarea around oil fill and remove yellow oil fill cap.

NOTE:Seethe section Oi/to review oil recommendations.

Verify provided oil bottle is correct viscosity for current

ambient temperature.

3. Using oil funnel (optional), slowly pour contents of

provided oil bottle into oil fill opening.

NOTICE

Improper treatment of generator can damage it and

shorten its life.

DONOTattemptto crankor startthe enginebeforeit hasbeen

properlyservicedwiththe recommendedoil.Thismayresultin

anenginefailure.

4. Replaceoil fill cap and fully tighten.

Add Fuel

Fuel must meet these requirements:

* Cban, fresh, unleadedgasoline.

* A minimum of 87 octane/87 AK] (91 RON). Highaltitude

use, see High Altitude.

* Gasolinewith up to 10% ethanol (gasoho]) or upto f 5%

MTBE(methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable.

NOTICE

Avoid generator damage.

Failureto follow Operator's Manualfor fuel

recommendations voids warranty.

DONOTuseunapprovedgasolinesuchas E85.

DONOTmixoil in gasoline.

DONOTmodifyengineto runonalternatefuels.

To protect the fuel system from gum formation, mix in a fuel

stabilizer when adding fuel. See Storage.All fuel is not the

same. if you experiencestarting or performance problems

after using fuel, switch to a different fuel provider or change

brands. This engine is certified to operate on gasoline. The

emission control system for this engine is EM (Engine

Modifications).

WARNING

_fl_ Fueland its vapors are extremely flammable and

explosive.

Fireor explosion can cause severe burns ordeath.

WHEN ADDINGFUEL

• TurngeneratorOFFandlet it cool at least2 minutesbefore

removingfuel cap.Loosencapslowlyto relievepressurein

tank.

. Fillfueltankoutdoors.

• DONOToverfilltank.Allowspacefor fuel expansion.

. Iffuel spills,waituntil it evaporatesbeforestartingengine.

• Keepfuelawayfrom sparks,openflames,pilot lights,heat,and

otherignitionsources.

• DONOTlight acigaretteor smoke.

1. Cleanareaaround fuel fill cap, removecap.

2. Slowly add unleadedgasoline (E)to fuel tank (F). Be

careful not to overfill. Allow about 1.5"(4 cm) of tank

space (G)for fuel expansion.

3. Install fuel cap and let any spilled fuel evaporate before

starting engine.

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