SAFETY RULES ......TROUBLESHOOTING ....ASSEMBLY ......SCHEMATIC/WIRING DIAGRAM ..14-15 OPERATION ......REPLACEMENT PARTS ....16-22 SPECIFICATIONS ......EMISSION SYSTEM WARRANTY ..24-25 ESPANOL ......26-39 MAINTENANCE ....... 9-11 STORAGE ......HOW TO ORDER PARTS ..BACK PAGE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR PORTABLE GENERATORS SEARS warrants to the original purchaser that the alternator and engine for its portable generator will be free...
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• Never operate the generator: in rain; in any enclosed compartment; when connected electrical devices overheat; if electrical The engine exhaust from this product output is lost; if engine or generator sparks; if flame contains chemicals known to the State of or smoke is observed while unit is running;...
KNOW YOUR GENERATOR Read the 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. Fuel Tank Filler Spark Arrester Muffler 6.0 H.P.
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TO REMOVE GENERATOR FROM ADJUST GUIDE HANDLE CARTON Your generator is equipped with a wheel kit for easy maneuvering. After you remove the generator from the • Slice two corners at end of carton from top to carton, adjust the guide handle. Use the following bottom so the panel can be folded down fiat, then steps: remove all packing material.
Generally, connecting a No.12AWG (American Wire Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap. Gauge) s tranded c opper wiretothegrounding wingnut Slowly add unleaded regular gasoline to fuel tank. andtoanearth-driven copper o rbrass grounding rod Be careful not to overfill. Allow about 1/2" of tank (electrode) provides adequate p rotection against electrical space for fuel expansion, as shown here.
Connecting Electrical Loads ARNING! Do Not permit smoking, open flame, sparks or any other source of heat • Let the engine stabilize and warm up for a few around a battery. Do Not use a lighter or other minutes after starting. flame for checking battery fluid levels.
DON'T OVERLOAD GENERATOR • Some electric motors, such as induction types, Overloading a generator in excess of its rated wattage require about three times more watts of power for capacity can result in damage to the generator and to starting than for running. This surge of power lasts connected electrical devices.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs first. More frequent service is required when operating in adverse conditions noted below. 100 Hours or 20 Hours or 25 Hours or 50 Hours or Maintenance Operation Every Season Every 5 Hours Every Season Every Season Every Season Check oil level Change oil :1:...
To Clean the Generator: • Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set spark plug gap to 0.030 inch (0.76mm) if • Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean. necessary. • A soft bristle brush may be used to loosen caked on dirt, oil, etc.
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Cleanandinspect t he sparkarrester a s follows: Spark • Remove the screw thatattaches thesparkarrester Arrester screen. Muffler • Inspect thescreen andreplace if torn,perforated or otherwise damaged. DoNot usea defective screen. I f screen is notdamaged, cleanitwith commercial solvent. • Reattach thescreen. GENERAL Change Oil While engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase.
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Cause Problem Correction Reset circuit breaker. One of the circuit breakers is open. Fault in generator. Contact Sears service facility. Engine is running, but Poor connection or defective cord set. Check and repair. no AC output is Connected device is bad. Connect another device that is in available.
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BRIDGE RECTIFIER FIELD POWER 120 VAC BATTERY CHARGER...
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TO SCREW ON PANEL 120 VAC C.B. 20A C.B. NOTE: *POSITIVE BRUSH CLOSEST TO BEARING BRUSHES...
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CRAFTSMAN 2500 Watt AC Generator 580.327122 Main Unit m Exploded View '\\\, "\\ \\\\\ \\\\\...
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CRAFTSMAN 2500 Watt AC Generator 580.327122 Main Unit m Parts List Item PaN# Qty. Description Item PaN # Qty. Description B96963 22769 WASHER, #10 Shake Proof BASE, Mounting 85652 93639 MOUNT, Vibration - AIt. DECAL, Danger (English) 14353621 93728 WIRE, Ground...
CRAFTSMAN 4-Cycle Engine 143.986003 Engine Parts List Part# Item Description Qty. Item Pa_ # Qty. Description 37039 Valve Spring 37126 Cylinder 31673 Valve Spring Cap 26727 Dowel Pin Push Rod Guide 36649 651052 Washer Rocker Arm Stud 650913 Governor Lever...
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CRAFTSMAN 4-Cycle Engine 143.986003 Exploded View and Parts List PaN # Item Qty. Description 37163 Extension Spring 32600 Dog Spring 36621 Air Baffle (Left) 36622 Air Baffle (Right). Item PaN # 30200 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16". Qty. Description 36623A 35985B Blower Housing Ext.
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CRAFTSMAN 4-Cycle Engine 143.986003 Carburetor Exploded View and Parts List Item PaN # Qty. Description 640135 Carburetor 632762 Throt. Shaft/Lever Assy. 632763 Throt. Return Spring 631184 Dust Seal Washer 631183 Dust Seal (Throttle) 631036 Throttle Shutter 630506 Shutter Screw 632164...
CRAFTSMAN 4-Cycle Engine 143.986003 Recoil Starter Exploded View and Parts List PaN # Item Qty. Description 590736 Rewind Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Incl. 4) 590600 Washer --11 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley/Rewind Spring Assy.
CALIFORNIA & US EPA EMISSION Warranty Service can be arranged by contacting either a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet or by contacting CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT Tecumseh Products Co., c/o Service Manager, Engine and The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA"), the Transmission Group Service Division, 900 North Street, California Air Resources Board ("CARB") and Tecumseh Grafton, WI 53024-1499.
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B. General Emissions Warranty Coverage: Tecumseh The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic labor Products Co. warrants to the original, end-use purchaser of which leads to the determination that a part covered the new engine or equipment and to each subsequent by the ECS Warranty is in fact defective, provided that purchaser that each of its small off-road engines is: such diagnostic work is performed at a Tecumseh...
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GARANTIA LIMITADA GENERADORES CRAFTSMAN SEARS le garantiza al comprador original que el alternador y el motor de su generador portatil estara libre de defectos en materiales y mano de obra en los componentes y por el periodo de tiempo establecido a continuaciSn a partir de la fecha de compra original.
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• No Ilene el tanque de combustible excesivamente. Siempre permita que exista espacio para la expansi6n del combustible. Si el tanque esta demasiado Ileno, el El escape del motor de este producto contiene combustible podria rebosarse y caer sobre el motor elementos quimicos, los cuales son reconocidos en caliente y ocasionar un INCENDIO o una EXPLOSION.
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CONOZCA SU GENERADOR Lea este manual del propietario y las reglas de seguridad antes de operar su generador. Compare las ilustraciones con su generador para familiarizarse con la ubicaci6n de los diferentes controles ajustes. Conserve este manual para referencias futuras. Llenado del Tanque de Combustible Silenciador del Apagachispas Motor de 6.0 H.P.
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PARA RETIRAR EL GENERADOR AJUSTE LA MANIJA GUIA DE LA CAJA Su generador esta equipado con un juego de ruedas para un manejo facil. Despu6s de retirar el generador de la caja, • Corte dos esquinas en el extremo de la caja de la parte debera ajustar la manija guia.
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Por Io general, la conexi6n de un alambre de cobre trenzado • Use gasolina regular SIN CONTENIDO DE PLOMO en el No. 12 AWG (American Wire Gauge) a la aleta a tierra y a generador. No use gasolina premium. NO mezcle aceite una barra de conexi6n a tierra de cobre o bronce (electrodo) con gasolina.
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• Agarre el mango del arrancador y hale la soga lentamente Procedimiento de Carga de la Bateria hasta que sienta cierta resistencia. Devuelva la cuerda a su posici6n odginal y despu6s halelo con un movimiento completo y rapido del brazo. Deje que la soga se devuelva iADVERTENClA! Las baterias de acumuladores producen gas explosivo cuando son cargadas, el cual...
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• Arranque el motor. Deje que el motor funcione mientras la • El vatiaje nominal de las luces puede ser tomado de los bateria se recarga. bombillos. El vatiaje nominal de herramientas, aparatos especiales y motores se puede encontrar, por Io general, •...
PROGRAMA DE MANTENIMIENTO Siga los intervalos horarios o de calendario, Io que ocurra primero. Se requiere de servicio con mayor frecuencia cuando opere la unidad en las condiciones adversas descritas a continuaci6n. Cada 5 horas Operacibn de Mantenimiento 20 horas o 50 horas o 100 horas o cada estacibn...
Para Limpiar el Generador: • Reemplace la bujia si los electrodos estan picados, quemados o si la porcelana esta rota. Para su • Utilice un trapo h6medo para limpiar las superficies reemplazo, 6nicamente utilice Champion RC12YC o una exteriores. de tipo equivalente. •...
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Limpie e inspeccione el apagachispas de la siguiente manera: Silenciador Apagachispas • Retire el tornillo que sujeta la pantalla del apagachispas. • Inspeccione la pantalla y reemplacela siesta rota, perforada o en general daSada. NO use pantallas defectuosas. Si la pantalla no esta daSada, limpiela con un disolvente comercial.
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Problema Causa Solucibn Uno de los cotacircuitos esta abierto. Reajuste el cortacircuito. Falla en el generador. P6ngase en contacto con la Planta de Servicio de Sears. El motor esta funcionando Mala conexi6n ojuego de cordones Revise y repare. pero no existe salida de defectuoso.
DECLARACION DE LA GARANTIA Co. podria negarle cubrimiento de garantia si su equipo de servicio, c6sped y jardin, o cualquier parte, ha fallado DEL CONTROL DE EMISIONES debido a abuso, negligencia, mantenimiento incorrecto o PARA CALIFORNIA Y US EPA modificaciones no aprobadas.
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GARANTIA DEL SISTEMA DE bajo la Garantia ECS, estar_ garantizada por el tiempo restante del periodo de la Garantia ECS antes del primer CONTROL DE EMISIONES punto de reemplazo programado para dicha parte relaciona con las emisiones. Garantia del Sistema de Control de Emisiones ("Garantia ECS") para motores de equipo de servicio, c6sped y jardin aSos 1995 4.
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For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-HOM E SM (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparacibn a domicilio - 1-800-676-5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call - 1-800-665-4455 Au Canada por tout le service ou les pi6ces For the repair or replacement parts you need:...
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a cold weather baffle fell out of my generator. Where does it attach