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OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL 580.328391 120=240 VOLT/8000 WATT DELUXE PORTABLE GENERATOR Assembly HOURS: Mon.- Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m Operation (CST) Customer Responsibilities CAUTION: Service and Adjustment Read and Follow all Safety Rules Repair Parts and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment SEARS, ROEBUCK CO.,...
SAFETY RULES CAUT ON: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CON.. TACT SPARK PLUG, To PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR GENERATOR. iMPORTANT THIS GENERATOR IS DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY.
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Crafts- PRODUCT SPECIFRCATRONS man Generator, It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability Generator Specifications nd performance, RATED MAXIMUM Should you experience any problem you cannot easily POWER 8000 Watts (8.0 kW) remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Cen-...
CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts packed separately, in carton ' ... Parts Carton Wheel Kit Bag Main Unit Handle Wheels Battery Installation Support Leg Parts Bag Owner's Manual Parts Packed in Parts Carton Part Packed in Parts Bag Not Not Shown Full Size Shown Full Size...
WHEEL The Sears Wheel kit was designed to greatly improve the portability of the 8000 watt Sears Craftsman Deluxe Gen- erator Install the Wheel Kit as follows: Place the generator on a flat hard surface_ Slide axle (Item 3) through holes in the brackets pro- vided on the generator cradle (Fig.
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ASSEMBLY coRD SETs CONNECTOR PLUGS 120 VOLTS DUPLEX RECEPTACLE Use only high quality, welt-insulated, extension cords with the 120-volt "duplex" type electrical receptacles. All cord sets used should be rated 125 volts at 20 AC amps or greater for most electrical devices Keep extension cords as short as possible, preferably less than 15 feet tong to prevent voltage drop and wires from overheating.
OPERATION KNOW YOUR GENERATOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GENERATOR. Compare the illustrations with your generator, to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference_ AC CIRCUIT BREAKERS ENGINE RUN/STOP SWITCH IDLE CONTROL SWITCH 't2 VOLT, 10 AMP...
OPERATUON Crank engine,: BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Electric Starting" Press start switch on generator Add Oil: cradle until engine cranks. Keep pressing until it starts Place generator on a level surface and remove dipstick (Fig, 10) from extended oil fill tube. Use SAE 30 detergent oil Manual Starting"...
OPERATION CAUTION: DO NOT permit _noklng, open flame, STOPPING THE ENGINE sparks or any source of heat around a battery. DO NOT use any lighter or other flame to provld_ Unplug all electrical loads from the generator panel lighting for checking battery fluid levels. Wear receptacles.
OPERATUON ENGINE PROTECTIVE DEVgCES LOW OIL PRESSURE SHUTDOWN A Low Oil Pressure Shutdown switch (Fig. 13) on the engine monitors tow oil pressure, The switch is normally closed (N.C.), and is held open by engine oil pressure during startup and operation Should engine oil pressure drop below a safe value during operation, an automatic shutdown...
CUSTOMER RESPONS BULaTHES CHANGING GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Change oil after first 8 hours of operation. Change oil every The Owner/Operator is responsible for making sure that all 50 hours thereafter. If you are using your generator under pedodic maintenance tasks are completed on a timely dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather, basis;...
CUSTOMER RESPONSitBIL TJES CHANGE OIL FILTER Squeeze (don't twist) pre-cleaner in a clean, dry cloth. Saturate pre-cleaner in engine oil Squeeze in a clean Change engine oil filter every 100 hours of operation (every absorbent cloth to remove excess oil. second oil change).
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBgLnTBES Clean the screen with a commercial cleaning solvent, Inspect the screen and replace if torn, perforated or otherwise damaged DO NOT use defective screen. GLEANTHESEAREASOFDIRTANDDEBRIS Reattach screen with four screws. CLEAN ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM Continued operation with a clogged engine cooling system can cause severe overheating and possible engine dam- age.
$ERVBCE AND ADJUSTMENTS Check Compression: R em0ve spark plug and hold thumb E_GnNE SPEED over spark plug hole v_qile cranking engine_ Compression should be sufficient to push thumb off the opening. CAUTION: Engine speed was properly adjusted at the factory and should require no additional adjust- compression appears low, check for the following: ment.
STORAGE NOTE: Using a fuel additive such as Sears Craftsman ®t GENERAL Fuel Stabilizer, or an equivalent; will prevent gum deposits The generator should be started at least once every seven from forming in the generator's fuel system. days and allowed to run at least 30 minutes.
TROUBLESHOOTING PORNTS _ROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine is running, but no One of the circuit breakers is open 1. Reset circuit breaker AC output is available 2, Fault in generator 2, Contact Sears Service Department Poor connection or defective Check and repair cord set Connected device is bad 4, Connect another device that is...
TWO-YEAR LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR DELUXE PORTABLE GENERA TORS SEARS warrants to the original purchaser that the alternator and engine for its portable generator will be free from defects in materials or workmanship for the items and period set forth below from the date of original purchase. This warranty is not transferable and applies only to portable generators driven by the GN-Series Sears warranted engine...
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FORCALIFORNIA R ESIDENTS O NLY WHENSEEKING SERVICE INCALIFORNIA CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS OBLiGATiONS The California Air Resources Board and Sears Roebuck and Co., USA (Sears), are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your' 1995 and later lawn and garden equipment engine. In California new utility and lawn and garden equipment engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the State's sVingent anl]-smog standards°...
WHAT IS COVERED REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at not charge to the ovvner at an approved Sears servicing center, If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibililJes, you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call Sears at 1-800-473-7247, WARRANTY PERIOD...
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OWNER'S 1201240 VOLTS / 8000 WATT A-C MANUAL DELUXE PORTABLE GENERATOR Each Portable Generator has its own model number, Each engine has its own part number, The model number for your Portable Generator will be found on a decal attached to the unit The part number for your engine will be found on the Blower Housing of the engine adjacent to the spark plug.