Troubleshooting - Craftsman 580.323610 Operator's Manual

Problem
Engine is running, but no AC
output is available.
Engine runs good at no-load but
"bogs down" when loads are
connected.
Engine will not start; or starts
and runs rough.
Engine shuts down when
running.
Engine lacks power.
Engine "hunts" or falters.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Cause
1. One of the circuit breakers is
open.
2. Fault in generator.
3. Poor connection or defective
cord set.
4. Connected device is bad.
1. Short circuit in a connected
load.
2. Engine speed is too slow.
3. Generator is overloaded.
4. Shorted generator circuit.
1. Rocker Switch set to "Off".
2. Fuel Valve is in "Off" position.
3. Dirty air cleaner.
4. Out of fuel.
5. Stale fuel.
6. Spark plug wire not connected
to spark plug.
7. Bad spark plug.
8. Water in fuel.
9. Flooded.
10. Excessively rich fuel mixture.
11. Intake valve stuck open or
closed.
12. Engine has lost compression.
Out of fuel.
1. Load is too high.
2. Dirty air filter.
Carburetor is running too rich or too
lean.
20
Correction
1. Reset circuit breaker.
2. Contact Sears service facility.
3. Check and repair.
4. Connect another device that is
in good condition.
1. Disconnect shorted electrical
load.
2. Contact Sears service facility.
3. See "Don't Overload
Generator".
4. Contact Sears service facility.
1. Set switch to "On".
2. Turn fuel valve to "Open"
position.
3. Clean or replace air cleaner.
4. Fill fuel tank.
5. Drain fuel tank and carburetor;
fill with fresh fuel.
6. Connect wire to spark plug.
7. Replace spark plug.
8. Drain fuel tank and carburetor;
fill with fresh fuel.
9. Wait 5 minutes and re-crank
engine.
10. Contact Sears service facility.
11. Contact Sears service facility.
12. Contact Sears service facility.
Fill fuel tank.
1. See "Don't Overload
Generator".
2. Replace air filter.
Contact Sears service facility.