Craftsman 580.323610 Operator's Manual page 7

BEFORE STARTING THE
GENERATOR
Add Engine Oil
CAUTION!
Any attempt to crank or start the engine
before it has been properly serviced with the
recommended oil may result in an engine failure.
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Clean area around oil fill and remove yellow oil fill
cap.
NOTE: See the section "Oil" on page 16 to review oil
recommendations. Verify provided oil bottle is correct
viscosity for current ambient temperature.
3. Using oil funnel (optional), slowly pour entire
contents of provided oil bottle (18 oz.) into oil fill
opening.
4. Replace oil fill cap and fully tighten.
Add Fuel
All fuel is not the same. If a starting or performance
problem is encountered immediately after new fuel has
been used, try another service station or change
brands.
NOTE: This gasoline engine is certified to operate on
gasoline. Exhaust Emissions Control System: EM
(Engine Modifications).
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable
and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WHEN ADDING FUEL
• Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes
before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve
pressure in tank.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors.
• DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.
• Wait for spilled fuel to evaporate before starting engine.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights,
heat, and other ignition sources.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
Type of Fuel
1. Always use clean, fresh, UNLEADED gasoline
with a minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON).
DO NOT mix oil with fuel. DO NOT modify the
engine fuel system or carburetor to run on
alternative fuels.
NOTE: Fuel with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or up to
15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether), is acceptable.
IMPORTANT: Use of any fuel other than those
approved above will void warranty. Some areas
require that fuel pumps be marked if the fuel contains
alcohols or ethers. If you are not sure if your fuel
contains alcohol or ethers that are different than those
approved above, then check with the service station
operator.
2. Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
3. Slowly add regular unleaded fuel to fuel tank. Be
careful not to overfill. Allow about 1.5" of tank
space for fuel expansion, as shown here.
4. Install fuel cap and let any spilled fuel evaporate
before starting engine.
CAUTION!
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 performance issues, the fuel system
should be treated with a fuel preserver or emptied
before storage of 30 days or longer. To protect the
fuel system from gum formation, use Briggs & Stratton
FRESH START™ fuel stabilizer plus, or FRESH
START™ continuous fuel preserver (concentrated
liquid cartridge), or FRESH START™ preservative &
stabilizer (granular). If fuel preserver is not used, drain
the fuel tank, start the engine and let it run until the
fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel
next season. See "Storage" on page 19 for additional
information.
NEVER use engine or carburetor cleaner products in
the fuel tank as permanent damage may occur.
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Tank
Fuel