Craftsman 580.327182 Operators Operations Instructions download pdf (Page 18)

Problem

Engine is running, but no

AC output is available.

Engine runs good but bogs

down when loads are

connected.

Cause

1. Circuit breaker is open.

2. Poor connection or defective

cord set.

3. Connected device is bad.

4. Fault in generator.

1. Short circuit in a connected load.

2. Generator is overloaded.

3. Engine speed is too slow.

4. Shorted generator circuit.

1. Run/Stop switch set to Stop.

2. Dirty air cleaner.

3. Out of gasoline.

4. Stale gasoline.

5. Spark plug wire not connected to

Solution

1. Reset circuit breaker.

2. Check and repair.

.

4.

1.

2.

3.

4.

Connect another device that is in

good condition.

Contact Sears service facility.

Disconnect shorted electrical load.

See "Don't Overload the

Generator" on page 12.

Contact Sears service facility.

Contact Sears service facility.

1. Set switch to Run.

2. Clean or replace air cleaner.

3. Fill fuel tank.

4. Drain gas tank and fill with fresh

fuel.

5. Connect wire to spark plug.

Engine will not start; or

starts and runs rough.

spark plug.

6. Bad spark plug.

7. Water in gasoline.

8. Overchoking.

9. Low oil level.

.

7.

8.

9.

Replace spark plug.

Drain gas tank; fill with fresh fuel.

Put choke lever to No Choke

position.

Fill crankcase to proper level.

10. Excessively rich fuel mixture.

11. Intake valve stuck open or

closed.

12. Engine has lost compression.

Engine shuts down during

operation.

Engine lacks power.

Engine "hunts" or falters.

No Battery Charge DC

output.

1. Out of gasoline.

2. Low oil level.

3. Fault in engine.

1. Load is too high.

2. Dirty air filter.

3. Engine needs to be serviced.

1. Choke is opened too soon.

.

Carburetor is running too rich or

too lean.

1. Battery posts are corroded.

2. Battery fluid level is low.

3. Battery cable is bad.

4. Battery is defective.

5. Receptacle is bad.

10. Contact Sears service facility.

11. Contact Sears service facility.

12. Contact Sears service facility.

1. Fill fuel tank.

2. Fill crankcase to proper level.

3. Contact Sears service facility.

1. See "Don't Overload the

Generator" on page 12.

2. Replace air filter.

3. Contact Sears service facility.

1. Move choke to halfway position till

engine runs smoothly.

2. Contact Sears service facility.

1. Clean battery posts.

2. Add distilled water to battery.

3. Replace cable.

4. Check battery condition; replace if

defective.

5. Contact Sears service facility.

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