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IVtodel No, I CReFTSMAN I 120 VOLT * 3000 WATT iMPORTANT: • SAFETY GUUDELUNES Read Safety Guidemines • ASSEMBLY and AH mnstructions Carefully • OPERATUON • tVtAUNTENANCE • TROUBLESHOOTUNG • REPAUR PARTS...
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Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material and workmanship. If your Craftsman engine is used for commercial or renta! purposes, this warranty applies only for 90 days form the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover: Expendable items such as spark plugs and air filters, which become worn during normal use.
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This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols to the right. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections. CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation DANCER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, _...
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READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTBNG TO OPERATE GENERATOR° RBSK OF ELECTROCUTBON AND FBRE .(¢ont'd} WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TD PREVENT iT HAZARD Operation of generator in rain, wet, Water is an excellent conductor of ebc- Operate generator in a clean, dry, icy, or flooded conditions.
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTBNG TO OPERATE GENERATOR° RiSK OF FiRE WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT iT HAZARD Turn engine off and allow it to cool Gasoline and gasoline vapors Attempting to fill the fuel tank while before adding fuel to the tank.
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNNNG$ BEFORE Risk of in'u.Lu_r_z and Pro eper_vtDa_ao_lLe When Trans_q Generater HAZARD WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT iT If generator is equipped with a fuel Fire, hhaiation, Damage to Vehicle Fuei or oii can bak or spill and couid Surfaces shut-off valve, turn the valve to the resuit in fire or breathing hazard,...
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTBNG TO OPERATE GENERATOR° RiSK OF UNSAFE OPERATION HOW TO PR_:V_:NT iT HAZARD WHAT COULD HAPPEN Review and understand all of AH sources of energy include the Operation of generator in carebss manner. potential for injury. Unsafe operation the operating instructions or maintenance of your generator warnings in this manual.
REAO ANO UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTBNG TO OPERATE GENERATOR° RiSK OF HOT SURFACES HAZARD WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT Contact with hot engine and Contact with hot surfaces, such as During operation, touch only the generator components. engines exhaust components, could control surfaces of the generator.
CARTON CONTENTS = OW_eFBS MaNUa_ t = Generator Read owner's manual. Do not attempt to operate equipment until you have read Owner's Manual for Safety, Assembly, Operation, Maintenance, and Storage hstructions. GROUNDING THE GENERATOR NOTE: Left and right describes the location of a part with the operator facing the outlet panel.
KNOW YOUR GENERATOR Read this Owner's Manua_ and Safety Ru_es before operation of your Generator, Compare this illustra- tion with your generator to famiHiarize yourseff with the [ocation of various controHs and adjustments. Save the manua[ for future references. FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE FUEL TANK FUEL CAP...
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GENERATOR CAPACmTY OBTAiNiNG ELECTRiCiTY FROM GENERATOR Exceeding the rated capacity of your generator result in serious damage to your generator There are basically two ways to obtain electricity from connected electrical devices. You should observe a generator: following to prevent overloading the unit: Use of extension cords directly from the genera-...
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BEFORE STARTmNG ENGmNE Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 85 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Always check engine oil level before every start, Running Never fill fuel tank com- engine mow of oil or out of oil could result pletely.
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CHosefuei shut-off vaive. Move ON/OFF switch bcated on the front panei of the engine to the "ON" position. ON/OFF Switch NOTE: When engine is transported, close fuel shut- off valve to prevent leakage. You MUST unplug any load IMPORTANT: Never store engine with fuel in tank, from the generator before starting to prevent...
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CUSTOMER RESPONSRBRLRTRES TABLE Every 8 Every 25 Every 50 Every Hours Hours of Every Hours of Every Hours of Every or Daily Season Season Season MAINTENANCE TASK Check oiI level Change oil See Note 1 Service pro=cleaner See Note 2 Service Cartridge Clean Muffler Spark Attester...
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To service pre-cNeaner, wash in Niquiddetergent Change the oil as follows: and water. Squeeze dry in a clean cloth and allow To keep dNrt,grass cNNppNngs, etc. out of the to dry thoroughly. DO NOT oil pre-cleaner. engNne, dean the area around the draNn pNugand To service cartridge, clean by tapping gently on a dNpsfickbefore removNng Nt.
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4000 feet Authorized Craftsman Service Center for repair and ad- performance may be affected. If so consult with your nearest Craftsman Service Center regarding high altitude set changes. GOVERNOR Your engine governor maintains the constant operating speed of your generator.
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Disconnect the spark plug wire and remove the If you are going to store your generator for more than spark plug. 30 days, use the following information as a guide to prepare the generator for storage. Add one teaspoon of oil through the spark plug hob.
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Briggs& Btratton Corporation (B&B), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U,S. EPA) Emission Control System Warranty Statement (Owner's BefectWarranty Rights and Obligations) EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY COVERAGE IS APPLICABLE TO CERTIFED MODEL YEAR 1997 LATER ENGINES TO CERTIFIED...
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CRAFTSMAN 3000 GENERATOR 9t 9=670030 GENERATOR ASSEMBLY 29 TORQUE TORQUE 55-65 _N-LB$ TORQUE 45-55 _N-LBS TORQUE 45-55 IN-LB$ TORQUE t20=144 IN-LB$ TORQUE 96-120 _N-LBS DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION ENGINE HEAT SHEILD GS-0926 LUG GROUND GS-0117 LABEL BILLBOARD LA-3382...
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CRAFTSMAN 3000 GENERATOR 919o670030 GENERATOR HEAD ASSEMBLY ORIENT WITH VENTS DOWNWARD SHOWN TORQUE UNTIL THREADS RUN OUT TORQUE 204-264 IN=LBS TORQUE 60-70 IN-LBS TORQUE 30-40 IN-LBS REFERENCE ONLY 8 TORQUE 120-144 IN-LBS INSERT INTO O-RING GROOVE, PART OF 10 SCALE...
Dear Customer, In manufacturing this product, many steps have been taken to provide you with the highest quality. Unfortunately, errors or omissions occasionally occur. In the event that you find a missing or defec- tive part, please contact your nearest Sears store. SERVICEAND REPAIRPARTS CALL1o800o665o4455 * Keep this number...