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Craftsman DELUXE 580.327071 Owner's Manual
Craftsman DELUXE 580.327071 Owner's Manual

Craftsman DELUXE 580.327071 Owner's Manual

120-240 volt / 8000 watt a-c deluxe portable generator

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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL
NO.
580.327071
HOURS:
Mono - Fri. 8 a.m, to 5 p.m
(CST)
CAUTION:
Read and Follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
®
120-240 VOLT / 8000 WATT A-C
DELUXE PORTABLE GENERATOR
-
Assembly
°
Operation
Customer
Responsibilities
.
Service
and Adjustment
o
Repair
Parts
SEARS,
ROEBUCK
and
CO.,
Hoffman
Estates,
IL
60179
U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 Mono - Fri. 8 a.m, to 5 p.m (CST) CAUTION: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment SEARS, ROEBUCK 120-240 VOLT / 8000 WATT A-C DELUXE PORTABLE GENERATOR Assembly ° Operation • Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustment Repair Parts CO.,...
  • Page 2 CAUTION: 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 THIS GENERATOR IS DESIGNED ENCLOSURE INCLUDING THE GENERATOR COMPARTMENT FIRE OR AN EXPLOSION MAY RESULT, AND/OR COOLING VENTILATION,...
  • Page 3 CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Crafts- man Generator. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance_ Should you experience any probtem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Cen- tedDepartment or call the 1-800 number listed on the front Of this rnanual.
  • Page 4 SAFETY RULES ... MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT ... PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONTENTS OF HARDWARE ... ASSEMBLY ... OPERATION ... MAINTENANCE ... Air Cleaner 6, 12 Assembly ... Before Starting ... Battery Charging ... Battery Safety ... Carburetor ... Circuit Breakers ... Cord Sets ... Customer Responsibilites Agreement ...
  • Page 5 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Main Unit Wheels Support Leg Twistlock Plug Twistlock Plug _,!'[ ... IIllmi_ (4) Hex Head Capscrews - M8 - 45ram (1) Hex Head Capscrews - M8 x 30mm (2) Hex Head Capscrews - M8 x 20mm Parts packed separately in carton...
  • Page 6 INSTALLING WHEEL The Sears Wheel kit was designed to greatly improve the portability of the 8000 watt Sears Craftsman Detuxe 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-...
  • Page 7 FIGo 2 shock, However, local codes may vary widely Consult with a local electrician for grounding requirements in your area CORD SETS CONNECTOR 12o VOLTS DUPLEX RECEPTACLE Use only high quality, well-insulated, extension cords with the 120-vott "duplex" type electrical receptacles,, All cord sets used should be rated 125 volts at 20 AC amps or greater for most electrical devices as short as possible, preferably less than I5 feet long to...
  • Page 8 KNOW YOUR GENERATOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING illustrations with your generator, to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments, manual for future reference AC CIRCUIT BREAKERS ENGINE RUN/STOP SWITCH IDLE CONTROL SWITCH 12VOLT, t0AMP BATTERY CHARGE...
  • Page 9 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS OPERATING GENERATOR, PLEASE CALL H ELPLINE AT 1-800-222"3136. Add Oil: Place generator on a level surface and remove dipstick from extended oil fill tube. Use SAE 30 detergent oil classified "For Service SC, SD, SE, SF, SG." SAE !0W-30 oil may also be used.
  • Page 10 STOPPING THE ENGINE Unplug all electrical loads from the generator panel receptacles, Never start or stop the engine with elec_ trical devices plugged in and turned one ° Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to stabi- lize the internal temperatures of engine and generator° Set the Engine Run\Stop Switch to STOP Wait for engine to come to a complete stop (Fig 7) °...
  • Page 11 DON'T OVERLOAD GENERATOR This generator is equipped with two 20-amp, one 20-amp and one 30-amp circuit breakers, which protect the unit against electrical overload. Overloading excess of its rated wattage capacity can result in damage to the generator to connected electrical devices Observe the following, to prevent overloading the unit: •...
  • Page 12 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The Owner/Operator is responsible for making sure that all periodic maintenance tasks are completed basis; that all discrepancies are corrected; and that the unit is kept clean and properly stored. Never operate a dam- aged or defective generator. Fo}low the recommendations in the SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS CAUTION:...
  • Page 13 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES CHANGE OIL FILTER Change engine ell filter every 100 hours ef operation (every second oil change)_ Before installing new filter, lightly lubricate filter gasket with fresh, clean engine oil new filter on by hand until gasket contacts the filter adapter (Fig.
  • Page 14 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILmES Clean the screen with a commercial cleaning solvent. Inspect the screen and replace if torn, perforated or otherwise damaged. DO NOT use defective screen. 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.
  • Page 15 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE SPEED CAUTION: Engine speed was properly adjusted at the factory and should require no addittona!adjust- menL Do not attempt to change engine speed. If you believe the engine Is running too fast or too slow, take your generator to an authorized Sears Service Center for repair and adjustment.
  • Page 16 Crank engine. If spark occurs, try a new spark plug If no spark occurs, contact Sears Service Center. STORAGE NOTE: Using a fuel additive such as Sears Craftsman ® Fuel Stabilizer, or an equivalent, will prevent gum deposits from forming in the generator's fuel system If this cannot...
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Engine is running, but no AC output is available. Engine runs good at no-load but "begs down" when loads are connected Engine will not start; or starts and runs rough Engine shuls down during operation Engine lacks power Engine "hunts"...
  • Page 18 CRAFTSMAN 8000 WATT DELUXE A-C GENERATOR 580.327071 WIRING DIAGRAM -+:+ Dt+:wmu No 925tt...
  • Page 19 CRAFTSMAN 8000 WATT DELUXE AC GENERATOR DESCRIPTION PART NO. iTEM 5/16"-24 x 3/4" HEX HEAD CAPSCREW (4 REQ ) 86307 ENGINE ADAPTOR HOUSING (1 REQ ) 66365-G ROTOR ASSEMBLY (1 REQ ) 92553 BALL BEARING (1 REQ) 65791 FLAT WASHER [SPECIAL] (1 REQ) 67451 5/16"-24 x 11"...
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 8000 WATT DELUXE A-C GENERATOR DESCRIPTION PART NO. ITEM 93393B 93682 93693B 87005 93685 93394 27007 42909 52858 22247 39253 22145 39287 Drawing Na 93_7...1 580.328391 HANDLE (1 REQ ) WHEEL (2 REQ) AXLE (1 REQ) RETAINING PIN (2 REQ.) WHEEL SPACER (2 REQ ) SUPPORT LEG (! REQ.)
  • Page 21 CRAFTSMAN 8000 WATT DELEUXE 20,26 DESCRIPTION ITEM PART CONTROL PANEL (1 REQ ) 92354 CONTROL BOX (1 REQ ) 92355 120/240V. 30 A TVVlSTLOCK 43437 OUTLET (t RED ) 120 VOLTS. 20 A DUPLEX OUTLET 68759 (1 RED ) ! 20v. 30 A TWISTLOCK...
  • Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 8000 WATT DELUXE AC GENERATOR PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM V4win Engine (t Req ) 85_09 Heat Shield (t Req ) 98216 Engine Support 77304 Alternator Support 78512 Fuel Shut-off 80270 Fuel Valve Bushing 78299 Fuel Tank Cap (1 Req )
  • Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 8000 WATT DELUXE A-C GENERATOR 580.327071 REPAIR PARTS *REQUIRESSPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION M ANUAL 166A ',,_ ///"/ " ""+.. F,?_" 216A...
  • Page 24 CRAFTSMAN 8000 WATT DELUXE KZr ] _VEBHAU_. I014A A-C GENERATOR 580.327071 _tB7 t22A ,,!,!_ ,,,)_'_ t022 I VALVZOVERHAUL HIT ) REPAIR PARTS GASKET SE)"] ]I6B " " _171 BREATHEB GASKET SET...
  • Page 25 TWO-YEAR LIMITED SEARS warrants to the original purchaser that the alternator and engine for its portable generator wilt be free from defects in materials or workmanship tar the items and period set forth betow from the date o! original purchase...
  • Page 26 CRAFTSMAN DELUXE 8000 WATT DESCRIPTION °EM PART 69376 807521 -- Cylinder assembly 69333 805107 -- Cylinder bearing 805101 -- Oil seal 67805 69311 807508 -- Cylinder head (cyl, #1) 69312 807510 -- Cylinder head (cyl. #2) 70169 +805193 -- Cylinder head washer...
  • Page 27 CRAFTSMAN 8000 WATT A-C GENERATOR DESCRIPTION PARTNO. 70t98-A 805153 -- Starter hub 79293 224228 -- Retainer 79294 492341 -- Starter dog 94463 -- Retainer SCrew 79295 491875 -- Air Cleaner Knob 86445 79298 262565 -- Dog spring t 5A 79299...
  • Page 28 OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 580_327071 IF YOU NEED REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS FOR REPAIR SERVICE CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER 1-800-44:_ E PAl R (1-800-473-7247) FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS INFORMATION AND ORDER _ ING, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-FON-PART (I -800-366-7278) SEARS, ROEBUCK Pat1 No...

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