Craftsman 580.328330 Owner's Manual
Craftsman 580.328330 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 580.328330 Owner's Manual

2400 watt portable ac generator

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Sears
MODEL
NUMBER
580.328330
CAUTION:
READ
INSTRUCTIONS
AND
RULES
FOR SAFE
OPERATION
CAREFULLY
TO PREVENT
ACCIDENTS,,
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
REPAIR
PARTS
ACCESSORIES
2400 WATT
PORTABLE
AC GENERATOR
®
AC GENERATOR
Record
in space provided
below
the Model
No., and Serial
No, of the generator.
Model
No
and Serial
No
are both
located
on the Nameplate
Model
No,
Serial
No
Retain these numbers
for future
reference.
Sears,
Roebuck
and
Co., Chicago,
IL 60684
U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 Sears MODEL NUMBER 580.328330 CAUTION: READ INSTRUCTIONS RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION CAREFULLY TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS,, ® 2400 WATT PORTABLE OPERATING AC GENERATOR INSTRUCTIONS REPAIR PARTS ACCESSORIES AC GENERATOR Record in space provided below the Model No., and Serial No, of the generator. Model and Serial are both...
  • Page 2 FULL YEAR WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, Sears will repair any defect material or workmanship in this Generator at no charge. If the Generator is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only ninety days from the date of purchase Warranty service is available...
  • Page 3 AC GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS Model Number ..........580.328330 Type of Equipment ....... Revolving Field Generator Rated Maximum Continuous Power Capacity ..2400 watts (2.40 Rated Maximum Continuous Load Current ....20.0 amperes Generator Circuit Breaker Rating ..... 20.0 amperes Rated Voltage ...........
  • Page 4 Canada requires the use of RESISTOR spark plugs, compliance with radio noise limitations (radio frequency interference) order issued by the Ministry Communications Canadian Telecommunications Regulations Branch. 3720 rpm the generatorts output will be 62 hertz. This slightly high engine speed setting at no-load helps ensure...
  • Page 5 SECTION GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1- INTRODUCTION This OWNER'S _ANUAL been prepared especially purpose familiarizing personnel with handling, operation servicing applicable equipment. Study Manual carefully comply with instructions. This will help prevent possible injury damage equipment and!or property, that might caused carelessness, equipment misuse abuse,...
  • Page 6 In addition power capability, the generator may be used to recharge a discharged 12 volts, automotive or utility type storage battery. When properly connected discharged battery, operating generator will supply a maximum charge rate of approximately i0 d-c amperes 12 volts. The maximum rate of charge will...
  • Page 7 SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DON'T CHART i. DO comply with SAFETY RULES. i. DON'T operate unit inside enclosure that might obstruct free flow cooling air. 2. DO check level before start- 2. DON'T operate the unit inside room or enclosure where up or at least...
  • Page 8 Fill Fuel Tank:- Remove Fuel Tank FILLER turning counterclockwise. Fill Fuel Tank with clean, fresh gasoline recommended ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS CHART front Manua!. Install tighten FILLER CAP. DANGER! Gasoline is extremely FLAMMABLE vapors EXPLOSIVE. permit smoking€ open flame or sparks in the vicinity while handling gasoline.
  • Page 9 2.3- DON'T OVERLOAD GENERATOR (Table 2-2) exceed generator's rated WATTAGE and/or AMPERAGE capacity continuous operation. Before connecting electrical loads panel receptacles, WATTS AMPERES) required operate those loads. Rated watts and/or amperage usually found nameplate lights, appliances, motors, etc. total loads being powered time...
  • Page 10 b. Close Choke:- Rotate CHOKE CONTROL FULL CHOKE posi- tion. Lesser amounts choking required when starting warm engine. Switch RUN:- Engine-Run/Stop Switch position. d. Crank Engine:- Grasp recoil starter handle with hand while holding generator carrying handle with other hand. Pull starter handle...
  • Page 11 Remove battery vent caps. Check that vent holes clogged. necessary, length fine wire open holes caps. Then, install vent caps onto battery. DANGER! Storage batteries give EXPLOSIWE hydrogen while charging. permit smoking, open flames, sparks, spark producing equipment vicinity while charging a battery.
  • Page 12 2.7- DETERMINING BATTERY STATE CHARGE CONDITION automotive type BATTERY HYDROMETER determine battery STATE CHARGE CONDITION. Follow hydrometer manufacturer's instruc- tions carefully. Batter_rl State Charge:- Check specific gravity electrolyte fluid battery cells. Write down reading each cell taken, then return fluid cell from which...
  • Page 13 SECTION PERIODIC MAINTENANCE HOU_Y OPERATING INTERVAL BEFORE AFTER FIRST EVERY EVERY EVERY MAINTENANCE TASK 20 HOURS _ i00 ..OTHER ..ii. check level 2. Change Enqine 3. Service Cleaner 14, Clean FuelIIIscreen ....5. Decarbonize Muffler i71DeC'arb0nize Engine* 8. Reface Valves* ..
  • Page 14 Clean areas around FILL DRAIN PLUGS, prevent dirt from entering engine. Remove FILL PLUG. Remove DRAIN PLUG drain completely into suitable container. When drained, install DRAIN PLUG. Tighten foot-pounds (1.4 kg-m). Refill with recommended through FILL PLUG opening. Pour slowly. level correct when...
  • Page 15 3.4- CLEAN FUEL SCREEN g u r e 3- 4 ) Remove, clean inspect FUEL SCREEN every 50 hours operation. Remove FUEL TANK CAP, BREATHER, GASKET FILTER. Clean BREATHER FUEL SCREEN clean gasoline. Replace damaged defective component. Reinstall in reverse order removal.
  • Page 16 DANGER! touch muffler adjacent parts, serious burns result. Inspect GASKET. Replace if torn or otherwise damaged. f. Install GASKET PLATE, retain with SCREWS. SPARK- ARRESTOR SCREEN Figure .3-5. Spark Arrestor Screen 3.6- REPLACE SPARK PLUG (Figure 3-6) Replace spark plug every hours operation,...
  • Page 17 3.7- DECARBONIZE ENGINE, REFACE VALVES, CHECK VALVE CLF/%RANCE Have carbon cleaned from engine combustion area (cylinder head, valves, piston) every hours operation. same time, have valves refaced adjusted engine service technician. 3.8- PREPAP_ UNIT STORAGE unit unused longer than days, prepare storage follows:-...
  • Page 18 WI_.ING DfAG RAiv_ ....BRIDGE T'3;, t G,,_..a_.m i C,'_.3 © F.,,_ G_EEN © DIODE I TANK. _.OUKt"_IA,fG POWER _A, $ooYL ..1 ® BRIDGE RECTIFIER IGN._o--_...
  • Page 19 ® 2400 WATT PORTABLE AC GENERATOR MODEL NUMBER 580.328330...
  • Page 20 ,_ItJ -A" ASSEMBLE USING LOCKT!TE 3_r-ITEMS SUPPLIED WITH ENGINE EXPLODFn VIEW OF AC GENERATOR Dra_ing Nnmber 65798-A...
  • Page 21 EXPLODED VIEW OF AC GENERATOR Drawing Numbe[ 65798-A ITF_/_ PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 65188 ENGINE- 5 Horsepower Kawasaki- FA210 (i Req'd) 66836 CLAMP, Fuel Line (2 Req'd) 66462 BRACKET, Muffler Support (I Req'd) 66834 NUT, Flanged Lock- M8-!.25 (4 Req'd) 66432 MUFFLER, Spark Arrest...
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  • Page 23 EXPLODED VIEW OF CRADLE- 2400 WATT GENERATORS (Sears 580.328330) Drawing Number 65799-A DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NUMBER 66394 BASE, Engine Cradle Req'd) 66456 PANEL- Engine Req'd) 66457 PANEL, Muffler Req'd) 66453 PANEL, Generator Req'd) 66455 PANEL, Receptacle Control Req'd) 66817 SWITCH, Engine-Run/Stop Req'd) 66818...
  • Page 24 < 55--_ 57--_b s6- D -1-t...
  • Page 25 EXPLODED VIEW OF KAWASAKI 5 HORSEPOWER ENGINE ITEM ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 66802C GASKET 100-65188 HEAD,Cylinder t01.65188 GASKET. Cylinder Head 668028 BREATHER 102o65188 BOLT (8 x 56) 156-65188 WIRE. 103-65188 COVE R .ValveC hamber 157-65188 HOUSING Far_ 104-65188 GASKET !58-65188...
  • Page 26 CARBURETOR 12 ..EXPLODED VIEW OF CARBURETOR ITEM PART NUMBER ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 148-65188 2t9-65188 CARBURETOR ASSEMBLY JET, Main {#77 209-65188 220-65t88 SHAFTChoke NOZZLE Main(#5A) 2t0-65188 221-65188 VALVEChoke VALVE Needle 2t1-65t88 222-65188 SCREW FLOAT 212-65188 223-65188 Pilo; {#37 PIN,Float 2t3-65t88 224-65188...
  • Page 27 RECOIL STARTER RECOIL STARTER EXPLODED VIEW OF DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NUMBER 204-65188 STARTER ASSEMBLY, Recoil 228-65188 PULLEY 229-65188 BOLT 230-65188 RETAI N E R 231-65188 SPRING 232-65188 PAWL ,Recoil 233-65188 SP R I N G ,Return 234-65188 RE E L ,Recoil 235-65188 SPRING,Recoil 236-65188...
  • Page 28 Sears PORTA AC GE ERATO that have purchased your Alter- nator, should a need ever exist repair MODEL 580.328.330 parts or service, simply contact Sears Service Center and most Sears, Roebuck stores. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit.

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