Engine Maintenance; Changing Engine Oil; Clean/Replace Spark Plug; Service Air Cleaner - Craftsman 580.323602 Owner's Manual

ENGINE MAINTENANCE
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR
GENERATOR
Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and
place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHEN TESTBNG FOR ENGINE SPARK
Use approved spark plug tester.
DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed,
Checking Oil Level
Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least
every 5 hours of operation. Keep oil level maintained.
Changing Engine OH
Change the oil after the first 5 hours of operation.
Change oil every 50 hours thereafter. If you are using
your generator under extremely dirty or dusty
conditions, or in extremely hot weather, change the oil
more often.
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• Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in
certain laboratory animals,
• Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water,
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
DON'T POLLUTE. CONSERVE
RESOURCES. RETURN USED OIL TO
COLLECTION CENTERS.
C[eanlRepmace Spark Plug
Change the spark plug every 100 hours of operation
or once each year, whichever comes first. This will
help your engine to start easier and run better.
1. Clean area around spark plug.
2. Remove and inspect spark plug.
3. Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and
set spark plug gap to 0.030 inch (0.76mm) if
necessary.
4. Replace spark plug if electrodes are pitted, burned
or porcelain is cracked. Use a recommended
replacement plug.
5. Install spark plug and tighten firmly.
NOTE: You can purchase a new spark plug by calling
1-800-366-PART.
Service Air Cleaner
Your engine will not run properly and may be
damaged if you run it with a dirty air cleaner.
Replace the air cleaner every 25 hours of operation or
once each year, whichever comes first. Replace more
often if operating under dirty or dusty conditions.
To service the air cleaner, follow these steps:
1. Loosen screw and tilt cover down.
CARTRIDGE BASE
Change the oil while the engine is still warm from
running, as follows:
1. Make sure unit is on a [eve[ surface.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark
plug and place the wire where it cannot contact
spark plug.
3. Clean area around oil drain plug. The oil drain plug
is located at base of engine, opposite carburetor.
4. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil completely into
a suitable container.
5. Reinstall oil drain plug and tighten securely.
Remove oil cap/dipstick.
6. Slowly pour oil into oil fill opening. Pause to permit
oil to settle. Oil [eve[ should be at "Full" mark on
dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL Remove and check
oil level.
7. Reinstall oil cap/dipstick. Tighten cap securely.
8. Wipe up any spilled oil.
COVER /
SLOTS AND
SCREW _ TABS
2. Carefully remove cartridge assembly.
3. To clean cartridge, gently tap pleated paper side
on a flat surface.
4. Reinstall clean or new cartridge inside cover.
5. Insert cover's tabs into slots in bottom of base.
6. Tilt cover up and tighten screw securely to base.
NOTE: You can purchase new air filter elements by
calling 1-800-366-PART.
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