Craftsman 580.327182 Operators Operations Instructions download pdf (Page 9)

BEFORE STARTING THE

GENERATOR

To operate the generator you will need to first add

engine oil and gasoline, as follows:

Add Engine Oil

NOTE: When adding oil to the engine crankcase in

the future, use only high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classification SF or SG SAE 30

weight. Use no special additives.

Select the oil's viscosity grade according to your

expected operating temperature. Do Not use

SAE 10W-40.

m mm

°F -20 0 20 32 40 60 80 100

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Temperature Range ofExpectedUse

• Above 40°F, use SAE 10W-30 or SAE 30.

• Below 40°F, use synthetic 5W-20 or 5W-30.

Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30, etc.)

improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity

oils will result in increased oil consumption when used

above 32°F. Check your engine oil level more

frequently to avoid possible damage from running low

on oil.

• Place generator on a level surface.

• Clean area around yellow oil fill cap. Remove the oil

fill cap.

• Slowly fill engine with oil through the oil fill opening

until the oil level is to the point of overflowing.

• Install yellow oil fill cap and finger tighten securely.

• Check engine oil level before starting each time

thereafter. If the oil level is below the point of

overflowing, fill to the proper level.

Add Gasoline

,_ WARNING NEVER fill fuel tank indoors.

NEVER fill fuel tank when engine is running or

hot. Do Not light a cigarette or smoke when

filling the fuel tank.

,_ CAUTION: Do Not overfill the fuel tank.

Always leave room for expansion.

• Use regular UNLEADED gasoline with the generator

engine. Do Not use premium gasoline. Do Not mix

oil with gasoline.

• Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.

• Slowly add unleaded regular gasoline to fuel tank.

Be careful not to overfill. Allow about 1/2" of tank

space for fuel expansion, as shown here.

1/2" Air Space Tank

Fuel

• Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits

from forming in fuel system parts such as the

carburetor, fuel hose or tank during storage. Alcohol-

blended fuels (called gasohol, ethanol or methanol)

can attract moisture, which leads to separation and

formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can

damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.

To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be

emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. See

"Storage" on page 17. Never use engine or carburetor

cleaner products in the fuel tank as permanent

damage may occur.

TO START THE ENGINE

_ ARNING! Never start or stop engine with

electrical devices plugged into the receptacles

AND devices turned ON.

• Unplug all electrical loads from units receptacles

before starting the engine.

• Make sure the unit is in a level position.

• Open the fuel shut-off valve.

t .J.,_._.-----Fuel Tank

FueIValv__ _ Turn Clockwise to

"Open" PositionShown _/ "OFF" Position

• Locate the Idle Control ON/OFF switch on the

control panel and set it to the "OFF" position.

iDLE

OFF

/ position

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