Craftsman 580.675512 Owner's manual

Brand: Craftsman

Model: 580.675512

Category: Power generators

Type: Owner's manual

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Before using this product, read this

manual and follow all Safety Rules

and Operating instructions.

AVERTISSEMENT

Avant d'utiiiser ce produit, veuiliez lire ie

manuel et suivre toutes les directives

relatives _.la s6curit6 et _.rutilisation.

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This generatoris rated andcertified to be compliant with CSA(CanadianStandardsAssociation) standard 022.2 No. 100-04 (motors and

generators).

Les caract_ristiques nominaleset la certification de cetteg_n(iratrice sont conformes _ la norme 022.2 No. 100-04 (moteurs et g_n(iratrices)

de I'ACNOR(Association canadienne de normalisation).

Sears Canada, Jnc.

visit ourCraftsman wehsite: www.sears.ca

PartNo.208859GSDraftB (06/23/2009)

WARRANTY................................... 2-3

SAFETYRULES................................. 4-6

FEATURESAND CONTROLS........................ 7

ASSEMBLY................................... 8-10

OPERATION................................. 11-15

SPECIFICATIONS................................ 16

MAINTENANCE............................... 17-20

STORAGE...................................... 21

TROUBLESHOOTING............................. 22

NOTES........................................ 23

SCHEMATIC/WIRINGDIAGRAM.................. 24-25

REPLACEMENTPARTS......................... 26-35

EMISSIONSSYSTEMWARRANTY................ 36-37

FRANOAiS................................... 38-63

HOWTOORDERPARTS................... BACKPAGE

CRAFTSMANLiMiTEDWARRANTY

General:Craftsmanproducts arewarranted to befree from defects in materials or workmanship for a specific time period as

set-out below (the "Warranty Period"). Warranties extend to the original purchaser of a Craftsman product only. Purchases

madethrough an online auction or through anywebsite other than www.sears.ca are excluded. The relevantWarranty Period

commenceson the original date of purchase.Within this period, SearsCanada,Inc.will, at its sole option, repair or replace

any products or components which fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacementwill be made at no charge to the customer

for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for anytransportation cost.

Exclusions:This warranty does not cover failures due to normal wear, abuse, misuse, neglect (including but not limited to the

use of stale fuel, dirt, abrasives, moisture, rust, corrosion, or any adversereaction due to improper storage or use habits),

improper maintenanceor failure to follow maintenanceguidelinesand/or instructions, failure to operatethe product in

accordancewith the owner's manual or anyadditional instructions or information provided at the time of purchaseor in

subsequentcommunications with the original purchaser, accidentor unauthorizedalterations or repairsmade or attempted by

others. Also excludedfrom warranty coverage- exceptas provided below - arethe following: maintenance,adjustments,

components subject to wear including but not limited to: cosmetic components, belts, blades, bladeadapters, bulbs, tires,

filters, guide bars, lubricants, seats, grips, recoil assembly's, saw chains and bars, trimmer lines and spools, spark plugs,

starter ropers andtines, and discoloration resulting from ultraviolet light. Any product missing the modeland/or serial

number identification labelwill be disqualified from coverage under this warranty.

Repairs: Repairsconducted within the Warranty Periodwill be warranted until the end of the original Warranty Period.

Disclaimers:THEWARRANTIESAND REMEDIESCONTAINEDHEREINAREEXCLUSIVEAND iN LiEU OFALL OTHER

WARRANTIES,WHETHERORALORWRITTEN(OTHERTHANAS STATEDHEREIN),ANDWHETHEREXPRESS,IMPLIEDOR

STATUTORY,INCLUDINGBUTNOTLIMITEDTOANY.THIS WARRANTYGIVESYOUSPECIFICLEGALRIGHTS,WHICHMAY

VARYFROMPROVINCETO PROVINCE.

IN NOEVENTSHALLSEARSBELIABLEFORANYiNCiDENTAL,SPECIAL,iNDiRECTORCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES,

WHETHERRESULTINGFROMTHEUSE,MISUSEORINABILITYTO USETHE PRODUCTORFROMDEFECTSIN THE

PRODUCT. THEEXCLUSIONSIN THIS PARAGRAPHSHALLNOTAPPLYIN JURISDiCATIONSWHEREAPPLICABLELAW

DOESNOTALLOWFORTHE EXCLUSIONOFiNCIDENTALORCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES. IN SUCHJURISDICTIONS,THIS

PARAGRAPHSHALLNOTAPPLY,BUTTHE REMAININGPROVISIONSOFTHIS DOCUMENTSHALLREMAINVALID.

Searsretains the exclusive right to repair or replacethe product or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole

discretion. SUCHREMEDYSHALL BEYOURSOLEAND EXCLUSIVEREMEDYFORANYBREACHOFWARRANTY.

@2009

CustomerResponsibilities:inadditionaltocomplyingwithallsuggestedmaintenanceguidelinesandinstructions,customers'

obligations shall include but shall not be limited to: operating the product in accordancewith the owner's manual or any

additional instructions or information provided at the time of purchaseor in subsequent communications to the purchaser

from time to time, exhibit reasonablecarein the use, operation, maintenance,general upkeepand storage of the product.

Failureto comply with these requirementswill void anyapplicablewarranty.

List of Applicable Warranty Periods: Thefollowing list contains the applicableWarranty Periodfor your Craftsman product

and is basedon acombination of the type of product or component and the intendedand actual useof the product or

component:

1. 98 days: Craftsman products intended for useor actually used for commercial, institutional, professional or income-

producing purposes

2. 2 years: Craftsmanriding lawn mowers, yard and garden tractors, walk behind mowers, tillers, brush cutters, snow

blowers, handheld blowers, backpackblowers, hedge trimmers, portable generators and electrical products for

noncommercial, nonprofessional, non-institutional, or non-income-producing use, exceptfor those components which are

part of engine systems manufactured by third party engine manufacturers for which the purchasehas receivedan

separatewarranty with product information supplied at the time of purchase.

3. 1 year: Craftsman pressurewashers, power cutters, stump grinders, pole pruners, gas chain saws, electric chain saws,

trimmer attachments, baggersand pole sawsfor noncommercial, nonprofessional, non-institutional, or non-income-

producing use.

4. 90 days: All defective batteries,which will be replacedduring this 90-dayWarranty Period.

5. 60 days: Additional Warranty Periodof 60 days will applyto adjustments and worn products or components BUT DOES

NOTiNCLUDEWEARORADJUSTMENTSfor products usedfor commercial, institutional, professional or income-

producing purposes. Wear items include but are not limited to: belts, blades,tires, spark plugs, air filters, chains, shear

bolts, skid plates,scraper bars, drift cutters, ropes,tines, collection bags and pulleys.

Service Type: Craftsman product is either Carry-in/Shop serviceor At Homeservice. Thefollowing list identifies the service

by product type.

ShopService:

Craftsmanwalk behind mowers, tillers, brush cutters, handheld blowers, backpackblowers, hedgetrimmers, power

cutters, stump grinders, pole pruners, gaschain saws, electric chain saws, trimmer attachments, baggersand pole saws

AtHomeService:

Craftsman riding lawn mowers, yard and garden tractors and snow blowers

Asthe Warranty Period runs from the dateof purchase and NOTfrom the date that a product is delivered,opened,assembled

or first used, pleaseensure during this time period that your product or component hasbeen assembledand testedfor

correction operation regardlessof whenyou intend to actually useit. Claims madeafter the Warranty Period hasexpiredwill

not be honored.

Proofof Purchase/Documentation:Warranty coverage isconditioned upon the original purchaser furnishing SearsCanadaor

its authorized third party service provider if applicable,with the original sales receipt or other adequatewritten proof of the

original purchase dateand identification of the product, in the event that the original purchaser is unableto provide a

company of the original sales receipt,SearsCanadainc. reservesthe right to determine in its sole discretion what other

written proof of the original purchasedate and identification of the product is acceptable.

SEARSCANADAINC., TORONTO, ONTARIO,CANADAIViSB2C3

Read this manual carefullyand becomefamiliar

_ with yourgenerator. Knowits appJicati0ns, its

limitati0ns, and any hazardsinv01ved.

important Safety information

The manufacturer cannot possibly anticipateevery possible

circumstance that might involve a hazard.Thewarnings in

this manual,and the tags and decals affixedto the unit are,

therefore, not all-inclusive. If you usea procedure, work

method or operating technique that the manufacturer does

not specifically recommend, you must satisfy yourself that it

is safe for you and others. You must also make surethat the

procedure, work method or operating technique that you

choose does not renderthe generator unsafe.

SafetySymbolsandMeanings

ToxicFumes HazardousChemical ElectricalShock

Fire

Explosion Operator'sManual

MovingParts FlyingObjects HotSurface

Kickback

,_. Thesafety alertsymbol indicatesa potential personal

injury hazard.A signalword (DANGER,WARNING,or

CAUTION)is usedwith the alert symbol to designatea

degreeor levelof hazardseriousness.A safety symbol may

be usedto representthe type of hazard.Thesignal word

NOTICEis usedto address practicesnot relatedto personal

injury.

_k BANGERindicatesa hazardwhich, if not avoided, will

result in deathor serious injury.

_k WARNINGindicatesa hazardwhich, if not avoided, could

result in deathor serious injury.

_k CAUTIONindicates a hazardwhich, if not avoided, could

result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICEaddress practices not relatedto personal injury.

A. DANGER Contents are harmful or fatal if swallowed.

Avoid contact to eyes,skin or clothing.DONOTtake internally. Avoid breathing

the mist or vapor. Overexposureto eyes

or skin cancause irritation. Keepstabilizer out of the

reachof children.

Fuelstabilizer is a hazardous chemical.**

* FreshStart®fuelcapisdesignedto holda cartridgewhich

containsfuelstabilizer.

* IfSWALLOWED,call physician immediately. DONOTinduce

vomiting. If inhaled, removeto fresh air. Incase of eyeor skin

contact, flush with waterfor 15 minutes.

* Store unopenedcartridges in a cool, dry, well ventilated area.

Keepopencartridge in fuel cap, and fuel capclosed on fuel tank

when not in use.

* Inthe caseof an emergency,contact a physician immediately

andcall 1-800-424-9300 for material safety information.

**Fuel stabilizer contains: 2,6-di-tret-butylphenol (128-39-2) and aliphatic petroleum

distillate (64742-47-8).

Using a generator indoors CAN KiLL YOU IN MINUTES,

Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide, This is

a poison you cannot see or smell.

V V

NEVERuse insidea home

or garage,EVENJFdoors

andwindows are open.

Only use OUTSIDE and

far away from windows,

doors, and vents,

A. WARNING Runningengine gives off carbon

_ onoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas.

Breathingcarbon monoxide can causeheadache,

fatigue, dizziness,vomiting, confusion, seizures,

nausea,fainting or death.

• OperategeneratorONLYoutdoors.

• Installa batteryoperatedcarbonmonoxidealarmnearthe

bedrooms.

Keepexhaustgas from entering a confined areathrough

windows, doors, ventilation intakes,or other openings.

DO NOTstart or run engineindoors or in an enclosedarea,

(even if windows and doors areopen), includingthe generator

compartment ofa recreationalvehicle (RV).

A. WARNING Theengine exhaustfrom this product

contains chemicals known to the Stateof California to

cause cancer,birth defects,or other reproductive harm.

A. WARNING Certaincomponents in this product and

relatedaccessoriescontain chemicals known to the State

of Californiato cause cancer,birth defects or other

reproductiveharm. Wash handsafter handling.

A. WARNING Generator produces hazardous voltage.

'_,||h Failure to isolate generator from power utility can

result in death or injury to electric utility workers

due to backfeed of electrical energy.

• When using generator for backup power, notify utility company.

Use approvedtransfer equipment to isolategenerator from

electric utility.

• Use aground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)in any damp or

highly conductive area,such as metal deckingor steel work.

• DO NOTtouch bare wires or receptacles.

• DO NOTuse generatorwith electrical cords which areworn,

frayed, bareor otherwise damaged.

• DO NOToperate generator in the rain or wet weather.

• DO NOThandle generatoror electricalcords while standing in

water, while barefoot,or while hands or feetare wet.

• DO NOTallow unqualified persons or children to operate or

servicegenerator.

A. WARNING Starter cord kickback(rapid retraction)can

result in bodily injury. Kickbackwill pull hand and

,_arm toward enginefaster thanyou can let go.

Broken bones,fractures, bruises, or sprains

could result.

• Whenstartingengine,pullcordslowlyuntilresistanceisfelt

andthenpullrapidlytoavoidkickback.

• NEVERstartor stopenginewith electricaldevicespluggedin

andturnedon.

A. WARNING Contact with muffler area can result in

serious burns.

_ _ Exhaust heat/gases can ignite

combustibles, structures or damage

fuel tank causing a fire.

• DO NOTtouch hot parts and AVOID hotexhaust gases.

• Allow equipmentto cool beforetouching.

• Keepat least5 feet (152 cm) of clearanceon all sidesof

generator including overhead.

• It isa violation of California Public Resource Code,Section

4442, to use or operatethe engine on anyforest-covered,

brush-covered,or grass-covered land unlessthe exhaust

system is equippedwith aspark arrester,as defined in Section

4442, maintained in effectiveworking order. Otherstates or

federal jurisdictions may havesimilar laws.

Contactthe original equipment manufacturer, retailer, or dealer

to obtain a sparkarrester designedfor the exhaustsystem

installedon this engine.

• Replacementparts must bethe sameand installed in the same

position as the original parts.

A. WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely

flammable and explosive.

Fire or explosion can cause severe burns

or death.

WHENADDINGOR DRAININGFUEL

• Turn generator OFFand let it coolat least2 minutes before

removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relievepressure in

tank.

• Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.

• DONOToverfill tank. Allow spacefor fuel expansion.

• Iffuel spills, wait until it evaporatesbefore starting engine.

• Keepfuel awayfrom sparks, open flames, pilot lights,heat,and

other ignition sources.

• DONOTlight a cigaretteor smoke.

WHENSTARTINGEQUIPMENT

• Ensurespark plug, muffler,fuel cap,andair cleanerarein place.

• DO NOTcrank enginewith spark plug removed.

WHENOPERATINGEQUIPMENT

• DONOTtip engine or equipment at anglewhich causes fuel to

spill.

• This generator is not for use in mobile equipment or marine

applications.

WHENTRANSPORTING,MOVINGOR REPAIRINGEQUIPMENT

• Transport/move/repair with fuel tank EMPTYor with fuel shutoff

valveOFF.

• DONOTtip engine or equipment at anglewhich causes fuel to

spill.

• Disconnectspark plug wire.

WHENSTORINGFUELOR EQUIPMENTWITH FUELiN TANK

• Store awayfrom furnaces, stoves, water heaters,clothes

dryers, or other appliancesthat have pilot light or other ignition

source becausethey can ignitefuel vapors.

Ak WARNING

This generator does not meet U. S. CoastGuard Regulation

33CFR-183and should not beused on marineapplications.

Failureto usethe appropriate U. S.CoastGuard approved

generator could result in deathor serious injury and/or property

damage.

_i, WARNING Unintentional sparking can result in fire or

_ electric shock.

WHENADJUSTINGOR MAKINGREPAIRSTO YOURGENERATOR

• Disconnectthe spark plug wire from the spark plug and place

the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.

WHENTESTINGFORENGINESPARK

• Use approved spark plug tester.

• DO NOTcheckfor spark with spark plug removed.

A, WARNING Starter and other rotating parts can

entangle hands, hair, clothing, or accessories.

, NEVERoperate generatorwithout protective housing or covers.

* DO NOTwear looseclothing, jewelry or anything that may be

caught in the starter or other rotating parts.

* Tie up longhairand removejewelry.

_i, CAUTION Excessively high operating speeds increase

risk of injury and damage to generator.

Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load.

• DO NOTtamper with governed speed.Generatorsupplies

correct rated frequency andvoltage when running at governed

speed.

• DO NOTmodify generator inany way.

NOTICE Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity

can damage generator and/or electrical devices connected to

it.

= DONOTexceedthe generator'swattage/amperage capacity.See

Don't OverloadGeneratorin the Operationsection.

= Start generator and let engine stabilizebefore connecting electrical

loads.

= Connectelectricalloads in OFFposition, then turn ONfor

operation.

= Turn electrical loads OFFanddisconnect from generator before

stopping generator.

NOTICE improper treatment of generator can damage it

and shorten its life.

= Usegenerator only for intended uses.

= If you havequestions about intended use,askdealer or contact

Sears.

= Operategenerator only on levelsurfaces.

• DONOTexposegeneratorto excessivemoisture, dust, dirt, or

corrosivevapors.

• DONOTinsert any objectsthrough cooling slots.

• If connecteddevices overheat,turn them off and disconnect them

from generator.

• Shutoff generator if:

-electrical output is lost;

-equipment sparks, smokes, or emits flames;

-unit vibrates excessively.

• This equipment is designedto be usedwith Sears authorized

parts ONLY. If equipment is usedwith parts that DONOTcomply

with minimum specifications, userassumes all risks and

liabilities.

KHOWYOURGEHERATOR

Readthe Operator's Manual and safety rulesbefore operating yourgenerator.

Comparethe illustrations with your generator to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and

adjustments. Savethis manualfor future reference.

A - Spark Arrester Muffler -- Exhaustmuffler lowers engine

noiseand is equippedwith a spark arrester screen.

B - FuelTank -- Capacityof five (5) U.S.gallons.

C- StatStationTM -- Displaysthe electrical load on generator

basedon output frequency. It also hasa built in

maintenancereminder.

D - 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, DuplexReceptacles -- May be

usedto supply electrical power for the operation of

120 Volt AC,20 Amp, single phase,60 Hzelectrical,

lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.

E - 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp LockingReceptacle -- May be

usedto supply electrical powerfor the operation of

120 and/or 240 Volt AC,30 Amp, single phase,60 Hz

electrical, lighting, appliance,tool and motor loads.

F- Oil Fill Cap-- Checkand add engine oil here.Seepage

18 for oil recommendationsand filling instructions.

G- DoublePole Circuit Breaker(AC)-- A double pole

circuit breakeris provided to protect all the receptacles

and generatoragainst electrical overload.

H- GroundingFastener-- Consultyour local agencyhaving

jurisdiction for grounding requirementsin your area.

J - Identification Label-- Provides model, revision and

serial number of generator. Pleasehavethese readily

availablewhen calling for assistance.

14:- Air Cleaner -- Protects engine by filtering dust and

debris out of intake air.

L - Choke Lever- Usedwhen starting a cold engine.

M- FuelValve-- Usedto turn fuel supply on and off to

engine.

N- Recoil Starter -- Usedto start the engine.

P - On/OffSwitch -- Setthis switch to "On"beforeusing

recoil starter. Set switch to "Off"to switch off engine.

YourCraftsmangeneratorrequiressomeassemblyandis

readyforuseonlyafterithasbeenproperlyservicedwiththe

recommendedoilandfuel.

Ifyou have any problemswith the assembly of your

generator, please call the generator heJpJineat

1=800-222-3136.

Unpackingthe Generator

1. Set the carton on a rigid fiat surface.

2. Removeeverything from carton except generator.

3. Opencarton completely by cutting eachcorner from top

to bottom.

4. Leavegeneratoron carton to install wheel kit.

CartonContents

Checkall contents against those listed below:

• M/ainunit

• Engineoil

• Operator's manual

• Wheel kit

• Adapter cord set

If anyparts are missing or damaged,call the generator

helpline at1-800-222-3136.

Install Wheel Kit

NOTICE Wheelkit is not intendedfor over-the-road use. DO

NOTtow this unit with a motorized vehicle.

You will needthe following tools to install these components:

• 13mm wrenches

• Socket wrench with a 13ram socket

• Pliers

• Safety glasses

Installthe WheelKitasFollows:

NOTICE installing the wheelkit must be completedprior to

adding anyoil or fuel.

1. Tip generator so that engineend is up.

2. Slide axle (B) through both mounting brackets.

3. Placea wheel (C) on each sideas shown in A.

4. Placea washer (D) on axleand then placean e-ring (E)

in axlegroove.

_k CAUTION E-rings can causeeye injury.

E-rings can spring back and becomeairborne

when installing or removing.

• Alwaysweareyeprotectionwheninstalling/removinge-rings.

Install e-ring with pliers, squeezingfrom top of e-ring to

bottom of axle.

6. Repeatstep 4 and 5 to secure secondwheel.

7. Tip generator so that engineside is down.

8. Line up holesin support leg (F) with holes in generator

frame.

10.

Attachsupport leg using2 capscrews(iVl8x 16 mm) (G)

and 2 hexnuts (N).Tightenwith a 13mm socketwrench

and 13ramwrench.

Return generatorto normal operating position (resting

on wheels and support leg).

]

BEFORESTARTIHGTHEGEHERATOR

AddEngine0il

1. Placegeneratoron a fiat, levelsurface.

2. Cleanarea around oil fill andremove yellow oil fill cap.

3. Using oil funnel (optional), slowly pour contents of

provided oil bottle intooil fill opening.

NOTICE improper treatment of generator can damage it

and shorten its life.

• DO NOTattempt to crank or start the engine beforeit has been

properly servicedwith the recommended oil. This may result in an

enginefailure.

4. Replaceoil fill cap and fully tighten.

Add Fuel

FueJmustmeet these requirements:

* Clean,fresh, unleaded gasoline.

* A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON).High altitude

use, see HighAltitude.

* Gasolinewith up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or up to 15%

MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable.

NOTICE Avoid generatordamage.

Failureto follow Operator's Manualfor fuel

recommendations voids warranty.

• DONOTuseunapprovedgasolinesuchasE85.

• DONOTmixoil in gasoline.

• DONOTmodifyengineto runonalternatefuels.

To protect the fuel system from gum formation, mix in a fuel

stabilizerwhen adding fuel. SeeStorage.All fuel is not the

same. if you experiencestarting or performanceproblems

after using fuel, switch to a different fuel provider or change

brands. This engine is certified to operateon gasoline. The

emission control system for this engine is EM (Engine

Modifications).

_i, WARNING Fueland its vapors are extremely

flammable and explosive.

Fireor explosion can causesevere burns

or death.

WHEN ADDING FUEL

• Turn generator OFFand let it cool at least2 minutes before

removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relievepressure in

tank.

• Fill fuel tank outdoors.

• DONOToverfill tank. Allow spacefor fuel expansion.

• Iffuel spills, wait until it evaporatesbefore starting engine.

• Keepfuel awayfrom sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat,and

other ignition sources.

• DONOTlight a cigaretteor smoke.

Cleanareaaround fuel fill cap, removecap.

Slowly add regular unleadedfuel (A) to fuel tank (B). Be

careful not to overfill. Allow at least1.5" of tank space

(C)for fuel expansion,asshown here.

3. install fuel cap and wait for any spilledfuel to evaporate.

CA|JTION!Alcohol-blendedfuels (calledgasohol, ethanol or

methanol) canattract moisture, which leadsto separation and

formation of acids during storage.Acidic gascandamagethe

fuel system of an enginewhile in storage.

To avoid engine performance issues, the fuel system should

betreated with a fuel preserveror emptied before storage of

30 days or longer. To protect the fuel system from gum

formation, use Briggs & Stratton FRESHSTART® fuel

stabilizer plus, or FRESHSTARTcontinuous fuel preserver

(concentrated liquid cartridge), 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. Usefresh fuel next season.

See Storagefor additional information.

NEVERuse engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel

tank as permanent damagemay occur.

FreshStartFuelCap

Adding fuel preserver helps keepfuel fresh and carburetors

cleanfor easierstarting, all season long. This newfuel cap

automatically drips concentratedfuel preserver into your fuel

tank.

A. DANGER Contents are harmful or fatal if swallowed.

Avoid contact to eyes,skin or clothing.DONOTtake Avoid

internally. breathing

the mist or vapor. Overexposureto eyes

or skin can causeirritation. Keepstabilizer out of the

reachof children.

Fuelstabilizer is a hazardouschemical.**

• IfSWALLOWED,callphysicianimmediately.

• Inthecaseofanemergency,contacta physicianimmediately

andcall1-800-424-9300for materialsafetyinformation.

• *Fuel stabilizer contains: 2,6-di-tret-butylphenol (128-39-2) and aliphatic petroleum

distillate (64742-47-8).

1. Placecartridge into fuel cap.

2. Push to "snap" cartridge into place.

3. Removetab to expose membrane.

NOTICE DONOT removethe silver foil sealon the opposite

sideof the cartridge.

4. Reinstallfuel cap on fuel tank.

Periodically checkthe cartridge to ensure there is still

fuel stabilizer inside. If it is empty, removecartridge and

replace.

HighAltitude

At altitudes over 5,000 feet (1524 meters), a minimum

85 octane / 85 AKi (89 RON)gasolineis acceptable.To

remainemissions compliant, high altitude adjustment is

required. Operationwithout this adjustment wiii cause

decreasedperformance, increasedfuel consumption, and

increasedemissions. Seea qualified Searsdealerfor high

altitude adjustment information. Operationof the engine at

altitudes below 2,500 feet (762 meters) with the high altitude

kit is not recommended.

HOWTOUSEYOURGENERATOR

Generator Location

If you haveanyproblems operating your generatorafter

reading the manual, pleasecall the generator helpline at

1-800-222-3136.

SystemGround

Thegenerator hasa system ground that connects the

generatorframe components to the ground terminals on the

ACoutput receptacles.Thesystem ground is connected to

the ACneutral wire (the neutral is bonded to the generator

frame).

SpecialRequirements

Theremay be Federalor State OccupationalSafetyand

Health Administration (OSHA)regulations, local codes, or

ordinances that applyto the intended useof the generator.

Pleaseconsult a qualified electrician, electrical inspector, or

the local agency havingjurisdiction.

• In some areas,generators are required to be registered

with local utility companies.

• If the generator is usedat a construction site, there may

be additional regulations which must be observed.

Connecting to a Building's Electrical System

Connectionsfor standby powerto a buiiding's electrical

system must be made bya qualified electrician. The

connection must isolate the generator power from utility

power, and must comply with all applicable laws and

electrical codes.

_i, WARNING Generatorproduces hazardousvoltage.

"_,llh Failureto isolate generatorfrom power utility can

result in death or injury to electric utility workers

due to backfeedof electrical energy.

= Whenusinggeneratorfor backuppower,notifyutilitycompany.

Useapprovedtransferequipmentto isolategeneratorfrom

electricutility.

= Useagroundfaultcircuitinterrupter(GFCI)in anydampor

highlyconductivearea,suchasmetaldeckingor steelwork.

= DONOTtouchbarewiresor receptacles.

• DONOTusegeneratorwithelectricalcordswhichareworn,

frayed,bareor otherwisedamaged.

= DONOToperategeneratorintherainorwetweather.

• DONOThandlegeneratoror electricalcordswhilestandingin

water,whilebarefoot,or whilehandsorfeetarewet.

= DONOTallowunqualifiedpersonsor childrento operateorser-

vicegenerator.

GeneratorClearance

_i, WARNING Exhaustheat/gases can ignite

combustibles, structures or damagefuel tank

causing a fire.

= Keepat least5 ft. (152 cm) clearanceon all sidesof generator

including overhead.

Placegenerator outdoors in an areathat wiii not accumulate

deadlyexhaustgas. DONOTplacegenerator where exhaust

gas(A) could accumulateand enter inside or be drawn into a

potentially occupied building. Ensureexhaustgas is kept

awayfrom anywindows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other

openingsthat can allow exhaustgas to collect in a confined

area.Prevailingwinds and air currents should be taken into

considerationwhen positioning generator.

Using a generator indoors CAN KiLL YOU IN MINUTES,

Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide, This is

a poison you cannot see or smell,

V V

NEVERuse insidea home

or garage,EVENiF doors

and windows areopen.

Only use OUTSIDEand

far away from windows,

doors, and vents,

To Start The Engine

Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. NEVER

start or stop enginewith electrical devicesplugged in and

turned ON.Follow start instruction steps in numerical order:

1. Make sure unit is on a levelsurface.

NOTICE Failureto start and operateunit on a levelsurface

will causethe unit not to start or shut down during operation.

2. Turn redfuel valveto "On" position.

3. Placechoke lever in "Choke" position.

Set On/Offswitch to "On" position.

On/Off Switch is shown

in On position

Grasp recoil handleand pull slowly until slight resistance

_i, WARNING Starter cord kickback(rapid retraction)can

result in bodily injury. Kickbackwill pull hand and

,_arm toward enginefaster thanyou can let go.

Broken bones,fractures, bruises, or sprains

could result.

• Whenstartingengine,pullcordslowlyuntilresistanceisfelt

andthenpullrapidlytoavoidkickback.

• NEVERstartor stopenginewith electricaldevicespluggedin

andturnedon.

is felt. Thenpull rapidlyto start engine.

NOT/CE if engine floods, placechoke lever in "Run"

position and crank until engine starts.

6. Move choke leverto "Run" position a short distance at a

time over severalseconds in warm weather or minutes

in cold weather. Let engine run smoothly before each

change. Operatewith choke in "Run" position.

NOTICE if engine starts after 3 pulls but fails to run, or if

unit shuts down during operation, makesure unit is on a

levelsurface and check for proper oil levelin crankcase.This

unit may be equipped with a low oil protection device. If so,

oil must be at proper levelfor engine to start.

_i, WARNING Contact with muffler area can result in

serious burns.

_ Exhaust heat/gases can ignite

combustibles, structures or damage

fuel tank causing a fire.

• DO NOTtouch hot parts andAVOIDhot exhaust gases.

• Allow equipmentto cool beforetouching.

• Keepat least5 feet (152 cm) of clearanceon all sides of

generator including overhead.

• It isa violation of California Public ResourceCode,Section

4442, to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered,

brush-covered, or grass-covered land unlessthe exhaust

system is equippedwith a spark arrester,as defined in Section

4442, maintained in effective working order. Otherstates or

federaljurisdictions mayhavesimilar laws.

Contactthe original equipment manufacturer, retailer, or dealer

to obtain a sparkarrester designedfor the exhaustsystem

installed onthis engine.

• Replacementparts must bethe same and installed in the same

position as the original parts.

Connectin9 Electrical Loads

1. Let enginestabilize and warm up for a few minutes after

starting.

2. Ensurecircuit breakeron control panel is in "On"

position.

3. Plug in and turn on the desired 120 and/or 240 Volt AC,

single phase,60 Hz electrical loads.

NOT/CE When plugging into the 120 Volt receptacles,plug

items to be poweredin sequenceas shown below.

NOT/CE

* DONOTconnect240 Volt loadsto the 120 Volt duplex

receptacles.

* DONOTconnect3-phase loads to the generator.

* DONOTconnect50 Hzloads to the generator.

* DONOTOVERLOADTHEGENERATOR.SeeDon't

OverloadGenerator.

NOTICE Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity

can damagegeneratorand/or electrical devices connected to

it.

• DO NOTexceedthe generator's wattage/amperage capacity. See

Don't OverloadGeneratorin the Operationsection.

• Start generator and letengine stabilize beforeconnecting electrical

loads.

• Connectelectrical loads in OFFposition, thenturn ONfor

operation.

• Turn electricalloads OFFand disconnectfrom generator before

stopping generator.

,_WARNING

occur.

Stopping the Engine

1. Turn off and unplug all electrical loads from unit. NEVER

start or stop enginewith electrical devicesplugged in

and turned on.

Let engine run at no-load for two minutes to stabilize

unit's internaltemperatures.

Move On/Offswitch to "Off" position.

Backfire,fire or engine damagecould

DONOTstopenginebymovingchokecontrolto "Choke"

position(1"_1).

4. Move fuel valve to "Off" position.

WarmWeather Operation

This generatorengine is equippedwith WeatherGuard,an

innovativefeatureto prevent carburetor icing in cold weather

conditions. WeatherGuardhasbeenengineeredto operatein

all weather conditions. However,product performancecan be

increasedwhen operatingthe generatorsolely in warm

weather by removing theWeatherGuardshield (A).

Removethe two nuts (B) and loosenthefastener (C)as

shown. Storeshield and fastenersfor future cold weather

operation.

CORDSETSANDRECEPTACLES

Use only high quality, well-insulated, grounded extension

cords with the generator's 120 Volt electrical receptacles.

Inspect extensioncords before eachuse.

Checkthe ratings of all extensioncords beforeyou use them.

Extensioncord sets usedshould be ratedfor 125 Volt AC

loads at 20 Amps or greater for most electrical devices.

Somedevices, however, may not require this type of

extension cord. Checkthe operator's manuals of those

devicesfor the manufacturer's recommendations.

Keepextension cords asshort aspossible, preferably less

than 15 feet long, to prevent voltage drop and possible

overheating of wires.

_i, WARNING Overloadedelectrical cords can overheat,

arc, and burn resulting in death, bodily injury,

and/or property damage.

• ONLYusecordsratedfor yourloads.

• Followallsafetiesonelectricalcords.

1201240 Voff AC, 30 Amp, Lockin9 Receptacle

Use a NEiViAL14-30 plug with this receptacle.Connecta

4-wire cord set ratedfor 250 Volt ACloads at 30 Amps (or

greater). You can usethe same4-wire cord if you plan to

run a 120 Volt load.

4-WireCordSet

--\

(Neutral)

x/,ot!

NEMAL14-30 7/I-7 Ground(Green)

This receptaclepowers 120/240 Volt AC, 60 Hz,single phase

loads requiring up to 5,600 watts of power (5.6 kW) at

23.3 Amps for 240 Volts or two independent 120 Volt loads

at 23.3 Amps each. Theoutlet is protected by a double pole

rocker switch circuit breaker.

NOTICE Receptacles may be marked with rating value

greater than generator output capacity.

• NEVERattempt to power adevice requiring more amperagethan

generator or receptaclecan supply.

• DONOToverloadthe generator.SeeDon'tOverloadGenerator.

1211Voff AC, 20 Amp, DupJexReceptacles

Eachduplex receptacleis protected against overload by a

double pole rocker switch circuit breaker.

Useeach receptacleto operate120 Volt AC,single-phase,

60 Hzelectrical loads requiring up to 2,400 watts (2.4 kW) at

20 Amps of current. Use cord sets that are ratedfor 125 Volt

AC loadsat 20 Amps (or greater). Inspect cord sets before

eachuse.

Generator Adapter CordSet

The generatorcomes with a 25' generatoradapter cord set

designedto providetwo sets of 120 Volt, 20 Amp outlets

from one 120 Volt, 20 Amp duplex receptacle.

The maximum load on eachoutlet is 20 Amps. The maximum

total load on both red dot outlets or blue dot outlets is

20 Amps.

NOTICE Follow all safety precautionswhen connecting any

extensioncord or deviceto the generator.

DOH'TOVEBLOADGEHEBATOR

Capacity

You must make sureyour generator cansupply enough rated

(running) and surge (starting) watts for the items you will

power at the same time. Followthese simple steps:

1. Selectthe items you will powerat the same time.

2. Total the rated(running) watts of these items. This is the

amount of power your generator must produceto keep

your items running.

3. Estimate how many surge (starting) watts you will need.

Surge wattage is the short burst of power neededto

start electric motor-driven tools or appliances such as a

circular saw or refrigerator. Becausenot all motors start

at the sametime, total surge watts can be estimated by

adding onlythe item(s) with the highest additional surge

watts to the total ratedwatts from step 2.

Example:

Tool or AppJiance

Window Air

Conditioner

Refrigerator

DeepFreezer

Television

Light (75 Watts)

Rated (Running)

Watts

1200

80O

5OO

3075 Total

Running Watts

Additional Surge

(Starting) Watts

1800

1600

500

1800 Highest

SurgeWatts

Total Rated(Running) Watts = 3075

HighestAdditional Surge Watts = 1800

Total GeneratorOutput Required =4875

NOTICE Therated (running) watts cannot exceed5600.

Also, giventhe 5600 watt ratedlimit, additional surge

(starting) watts cannot exceed8600.

PowerManagement

To prolong the life of your generatorand attacheddevices, it

is important to take carewhen adding electrical loadsto your

generator. Thereshould be nothing connectedto the

generator outlets before starting it's engine.The correct and

safe way to managegeneratorpower isto sequentiallyadd

loads asfollows:

1. With nothing connectedto the generator, start the

engine as described in this manual.

2. Plug in and turn on the first load, preferablythe largest

load you have.

3. Permit the generatoroutput to stabilize (engine runs

smoothly and attacheddeviceoperates properly).

4. Plug in and turn on the next load.

5. Again, permit the generatorto stabilize.

6. Repeatsteps 4 and 5 for eachadditional load.

NEVERadd more loadsthan the generator capacity.Take

specialcare to consider surge loads in generatorcapacity, as

described above.

Wattage ReferenceGuide

Rated* Additional

Tool or Appliance (Running) Surge

Watts (Starting)

Watts

Essentials

Light Bulb - 75 watt 75 --

DeepFreezer 500 500

Sump Pump 800 1200

Refrigerator/Freezer- 18 cf 800 1600

Water Well Pump- 1/3 hp 1000 2000

Heating/CooJing

Window AC- 10,000 BTU 1200 1800

Window Fan 300 600

FurnaceFanBlower- 1/2 hp 800 1300

Kitchen

Microwave Oven- 1000 Watt 1000 --

CoffeeMaker 1500 --

Electric Stove - Single Element 1500 --

Hot Plate 2500 --

Family Room

DVD/CDPlayer 100 --

VCR 100 --

Stereo Receiver 450 --

Color Television- 27 in 500 --

PersonalComputer w/17 in moni- 800 --

tor

Other

Security System 180 --

AM/FM Clock Radio 300 --

GarageDoor Opener- 1/2 hp 480 520

ElectricWater Heater- 40 gallon 4000 --

DIY/JobSite

Quartz HalogenWork Light 1000 --

Airless Sprayer- 1/3 hp 600 1200

Reciprocating Saw 960 960

Electric Drill- 1/2 hp 1000 1000

Circular Saw - 7-1/4 in 1500 1500

Miter Saw- 10 in 1800 1800

TablePlaner - 6 in 1800 1800

TableSaw/RadialArm Saw- 10 in 2000 2000

Air Compressor - 1-1/2 hp 2500 2500

*Wattageslisted are approximateonly. Checktool or

appliancefor actual wattage.

EHGINETECHHICALINFORMATION

This is a single cylinder, overheadvalve(OHV),air cooled

engine, it is a low emissions engine.

In the State of California, ModelSeries 200000 engines are

certified bythe CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoard to meet

emissions standardsfor 250 hours. Such certification does

not grant the purchaser,owner or operator of this engine any

additional warranties with respectto the performanceor

operational life of this engine.Theengine is warranted solely

according to the product and emissions warranties stated

elsewherein this manual.

Power Ratings

Thegross power rating for individual gas engine models is

labeled in accordancewith SAE(Society of Automotive

Engineers)codeJ1940 (Small Engine Power & Torque

Rating Procedure), and rating performance has been

obtained and corrected in accordancewith SAEJ1995

(Revision 2002-05). Torquevalues are derived at 3060 RPM;

horsepower values are derived at 3600 RPIVi.Actualgross

engine power will be lower and is affected by, among other

things, ambient operating conditions and engine-to-engine

variability. Givenboth the wide arrayof products on which

enginesare placed andthe variety of environmental issues

applicableto operatingthe equipment,the gas engine will not

developthe ratedgross power when used in a given pieceof

power equipment (actual "on-site"or net power). This

difference is due to a variety of factors including, but not

limited to, accessories(air cleaner, exhaust, charging,

cooling, carburetor, fuel pump, etc.), application limitations,

ambient operating conditions (temperature, humidity,

altitude), and engine-to-enginevariability. Dueto

manufacturing and capacity limitations, Briggs & Stratton

may substitute an engine of higher ratedpower for this

Seriesengine.

PRODUCTSPECiFICATIOHS

Generator Specifications

StartingWattage.................... 8600 Watts(8.6 kW)

Wattage* . ........................ 5600 Watts(5.6 kW)

ACVoltage.............................. 120/240Volts

ACCurrent

at 240Volts ............................. 23.3Amps

at 120Volts ............................. 46.6Amps

Frequency .......................... 60 Hzat 3600 rpm

Phase .................................. Single Phase

FuelCapacity............................ 5 U.S.gallons

Engine Specifications

Bore ................................ 3.12in. (79 ram)

Stroke ............................... 2.44in. (62 mm)

Displacement ........................ 18.64in. (305cc)

SparkPlug

Type: .............. Briggs& Stratton491055 or 5066

SetGapTo: .................... 0.030inch (0.76mm)

ArmatureAir Gap:.......... 0.008-0.012in. (0.20-0.30mm)

Valveclearancewithvalvespringsinstalledandpiston1/4in.

(6 mm)pasttopdeadcenter(checkwhenengineiscold).

Intake ................... 0.004-0.006in. (0.10-0.15mm)

Exhaust.................. 0.004-0.006in. (0.10-0.15mm)

Oil Capacity .................... 28 Ounces(0.8 Liters)

flOTICE Forpractical operation, the generator load should

not exceed85% of ratedwattage. Enginepowerwill decrease

3-1/2% for each1,000 feet (300 meters) above sealeveland

1% for each 10° F(5.6° C) above77° F(25° C). It should

operatesatisfactorily at an angle up to 15°.

* This generatoris ratedand certified to be compliant with

CSA(CanadianStandardsAssociation) standard C22.2No.

100-04 (motors and generators).

MAINTENANCESCHEDULE

Follow the hourly or calendarintervals, whichever occurs

first. More frequent serviceis required when operating in

adverseconditions noted below.

* Changeengine oil

* Cleandebris

* Checkengineoil level

* Service engineair cleaner'

* Changeengine oil'

* Service spark plug

* Inspect muffler and spark arrester

* Cleancooling system'

* Checkvalve clearance

Service more often under dirty or dusty conditions.

GeneralRecommendations

Regular maintenancewill improve the performance and

extend the life of the generator. Seea Searsor other qualified

dealerfor service.

Thegenerator's warranty doesnot cover items that have

been subjectedto operator abuseor negligence.To receive

full valuefrom the warranty, the operator must maintain

generator asinstructed in this manual.

Someadjustments will needto be made periodically to

properly maintain your generator.

All serviceand adjustments should be made at least once

eachseason.Follow the requirementsin the Maintenance

Schedulechart above.

NOTICE Oncea year you should cleanor replacethe spark

plug and replacethe air filter. A new spark plug and cleanair

filter assure proper fuel-air mixture and help your engine run

better and last longer.

EmissionsControl

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emissions con-

trol devices and systemsmay be performedbyany non-

roadengine repair establishment or individual. However,

to obtain "no charge" emissions control service, the work

must be performed by a factory authorized dealer.Seethe

Emissions Warranty.

GEHERATORMAINTENAHCE

Generatormaintenanceconsists of keepingthe unit cleanand

dry. Operateand store the unit in a cleandry environment

where it wiii not be exposedto excessivedust, dirt, moisture

or any corrosivevapors. Coolingair slots in the generator

must not becomeclogged with snow, leaves,or anyother

foreign material.

Checkthe cleanlinessof the generator frequently andclean

when dust, dirt, oil, moisture or other foreign substances are

visible on its exterior surface.

NOTICE DONOTuse a garden hoseto cleangenerator.

Water can enterthe enginefuel system and cause problems.

In addition, if water enters the generatorthrough cooling air

slots, some of the water will be retained in voids and cracks

of the rotor and stator winding insulation. Water and dirt

buildup on the generator internal windings will eventually

decreasethe insulation resistanceof these windings.

GeneratorCleaning

Daily or beforeuse, clean accumulateddebris from

generator. Keeplinkage,spring and controls clean. Keeparea

around and behind muffler free from anycombustible debris.

Inspect cooling air slots and openings on the generator.

Theseopenings must be kept clean and unobstructed.

Generatorparts should be kept cleanto reducethe risk of

overheating and ignition of accumulated debris.

* Usea damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean.

NOTICE Improper treatment of generator can damage it

and shorten its life.

• DONOTexposegeneratorto excessivemoisture, dust, dirt, or

corrosive vapors.

• DONOTinsertany objectsthrough cooling slots.

* Usea soft bristle brush to loosencaked on dirt, oil, etc.

* Usea vacuumcleanerto pick up loosedirt anddebris.

StatStaUonTM

TheStatStationTM displaysthe nominal load on generator

basedon output frequency. Jtalso hasa built in maintenance

reminder.

WattageMonitor 8potation

Thedisplay is two seven-segment LEDsthat provide an easy-

to-read indicationof the amount of power being supplied by

the generator. Theload monitor displays the generator's

output as a percentage.

As generator load increases,the display values will increase.

Whenthe displayedvalues begin flashing, the user should

stop adding electrical loads to the generator.

If the power usagebecomestoo high, the letters "OL" (for

Over Load)will flash on the display. Theuser should reduce

the amount of load attachedto the generator.

MaintenanceReminder

The LEDwill display certain codes to alertyou to check oil,

changeoil, checkor replaceair filter and checkor replace

spark plug. Thefollowing codes will display:

"01" Checkoil at 8 hour increments

"02" Changeoil at 50 hour increments

"03" Checkor replaceair filter at 25 hour increments

"04" Checkor replacespark plug at 100 hour increments

Totake advantageof the StatStation "maintenance reminder"

capabilities, the user must press the resetbutton after

completing the maintenancecalled for in the displayed code

(01, 02, 03, or 04). This results in a display of "0o" or "CA",

depending on how long the button is pressed:

1) "0o" - Pressingthe reset button once quickly will display

"00" (clearingto zero). This will clearany maintenance

codes that haveelapsedup to that point and they will

begin timing again from zero.

2) "CA"- Pressing and holding the reset button for

2 secondswill display "CA"(clearing all). This clears all

maintenancecodes, evenif they havenot yet reached

their service point, and they will begin timing again from

zero.

If nominal load and maintenancecodes appear

simultaneously, the LEDshall display, alternately,the

nominal load and code asfollows:

Thecode will display for 3 seconds, then 1/2 second off. The

load will display for 6 secondsand then 1/2 second off.

ENGINEMAINTENANCE

A. WARNING Unintentionalsparking can result in fire or

_¢ electric shock.

WHENADJUSTINGORMAKINGREPAIRSTOYOURGENERATOR

• Disconnectthesparkplugwirefromthesparkplugandplace

thewirewhereitcannotcontactsparkplug.

WHENTESTINGFORENGINESPARK

• Useapprovedsparkplugtester.

• DONOTcheckfor sparkwith sparkplugremoved.

Oil

8il Recommendations

We recommendthe use of Briggs & Stratton Warranty

Certifiedoils for best performance. Other high-quality

detergent oils are acceptableif classified for serviceSF,SG,

SH,SJ or higher. DONOTusespecial additives.

Outdoortemperatures determine the proper oil viscosity for

the engine.Usethe chart to selectthe best viscosity for the

outdoor temperature range expected.

104 __ __ ,

86 _,

32 o,_

-4

-22

l 40

=. 20

_n m 0

--__-- -10

-20

-30

* Below40°F (4°C)the use of SAE30 will result in hard starting.

** Above80°F(27°C)theuseof 10W30maycauseincreasedoil

consumption.Checkoil levelmorefrequently.

O OTICE Synthetic oil meeting ILSACGF-2,API

certification mark and APIservice symbol with

"SJ/0F ENERGYCONSERVING"or higher, is an

acceptableoil at all temperatures. Useof synthetic oil

does not alter required oil changeintervals.

CheckingOilLevel

Oil level should be checked prior to eachuseor at least every

8 hours of operation. Keepoil levelmaintained.

1. Make sure generatoris on a levelsurface.

2. Cleanarea around oil fill andremove oil fill cap.

3. Verify oil is at the point of overflowing at oil fill opening.

4. Replaceand tighten oil fill cap.

AddingEngineOil

1. Make sure generatoris on a levelsurface.

2. Checkoil levelas described in CheckingOilLeveL

3. if needed,slowly pour oil into oil fill opening to the point

of overflowing at oil fill.

4. Replaceand tighten oil fill cap.

Service Air Cleaner

Your enginewill not run properly and may be damaged ifyou

run it with a dirty air cleaner. Replacemore often if operating

under dirty or dusty conditions.

To servicethe air cleaner,follow these steps:

1. Loosen screws (A) and removeair cleanercover (B).

2. Carefully removecartridge (C) from base(D).

3. Install clean(or new)air cleanerassembly inside cover.

Disposeof old filter properly.

4. Assembleair cleanercover onto baseand tighten

screws.

NOTICE You can purchase new air cleanerelements by

calling 1-800-4-1VlY-HOIVlE(469-4663).

Changing Engine Oil

If you are using your generator under extremely dirty or

dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather,changethe oil

more often.

_lLCAUTION Avoid prolonged or repeatedskin contact

with usedmotor oil.

• Usedmotoroil hasbeenshownto causeskincancerin certain

laboratoryanimals.

• Thoroughlywashexposedareaswith soapandwater.

KEEPOUTOFREACHOFCHILDREN.DON'T

POLLUTE.CONSERVERESOURCES.RETURN

USEDOILTOCOLLECTIONCENTERS.

Changethe oil while the engine is still warm from running, as

follows:

1. Makesure unit is on a levelsurface.

2. Disconnectthe spark plug wire from the spark plug and

placethe wire where it cannot contact spark plug.

3. Cleanareaaround oil drain plug.The oil drain plug is

locatedat baseof engine,opposite carburetor.

4. Removeoil drain plug and drain oil completely into a

suitable container.

5. Reinstalloil drain plug and tighten securely. Removeoil

fill cap.

6. Slowly pour recommendedoil (about 28 oz.) into oil fill

opening to the point of overflowing at oil fill cap.

7. Reinstalloil fill cap. Fingertighten cap securely.

8. Wipe up any spilled oil.

9. Reconnectspark plug wire to spark plug.

Clean/ReplaceSparkPlug

Changingthe spark plug will help your engine to start easier

and run better.

1. Cleanareaaround spark plug.

2. Removeand inspect spark plug.

3. Replacespark plug if electrodes are pitted, burned or

porcelain is cracked. Usea recommendedreplacement

plug. SeeSpecifications.

4. Checkelectrode gap with wire feelergauge and reset

spark plug gap to recommendedgap if necessary(see

Specifications).

5. install spark plug and tighten firmly.

NOT/CE You can purchasea new spark plug by calling

1-800-4-1VlY-HOIVlE(469-4663).

inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester

inspect the muffler for cracks, corrosion, or other damage.

Removethe spark arrester, if equipped,and inspectfor

damageor carbon blockage, if replacementparts are

required, make sure to useonly original equipment

replacementparts.

NOTICE You can purchase a new spark arrester screen by

calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME (469-4663),

_i, WARNING Contact with muffler area can result in

serious burns.

_ _ Exhaust heat/gases can ignite

combustibles, structures or damage

fuel tank causing a fire.

• DO NOTtouch hot parts and AVOID hotexhaust gases.

• Allow equipmentto cool beforetouching.

• Keepat least5 feet (152 cm) of clearanceon all sidesof

generator including overhead.

• It isa violation of California Public Resource Code,Section

4442, to use or operatethe engine on anyforest-covered,

brush-covered,or grass-covered land unlessthe exhaust

system is equippedwith aspark arrester,as defined in Section

4442, maintained in effectiveworking order. Otherstates or

federal jurisdictions may havesimilar laws.

Contactthe original equipment manufacturer, retailer, or dealer

to obtain a sparkarrester designedfor the exhaust system

installed on this engine.

• Replacement parts must bethe sameand installed in the same

position as the original parts.

Cleanandinspectthesparkarresterasfollows:

1. To remove muffler heat shield (A) from muffler (B),

remove four screws that connect guard to muffler

bracket.

Air Coolin9 System

Overtime debris may accumulate in cylinder cooling fins and

cannot be observed without partial engine disassembly. For

this reason,we recommendyou havea Searsor other

qualified servicedealer cleanthe cooling system per

recommendedintervals (see MaintenanceSchedule). Equally

important is to keeptop of enginefree from debris. See

GeneratorCleaning.

CLEAN

CheckValve Clearance

Regularvalve clearancecheck and adjustment will improve

performanceand extendengine life. This procedurecannot

be done without partial engine disassembly and the use of

specialtools. For this reasonwe recommendthat you havea

Searsor other qualified servicedealer check and adjust valve

clearanceat recommendedintervals.

CarburetorAdjustment

The carburetor on this engine is low emission, it is equipped

with a non-adjustable idle mixture valve and governedidle, if

equipped.Governedidle and top speedhavebeen set at the

factory, if adjustment is required,seea Searsor other

qualified servicedealer.

_i, CAUTION Excessively high operating speeds increase

risk of injury and damage to generator.

Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load.

• DO NOTtamper with governedspeed. Generatorsupplies

correct rated frequency andvoltage when running at governed

speed.

• DO NOTmodify generator inany way.

Removefour screwsthat attachsparkarrester screen(C).

inspect screenand obtain a replacementif torn,

perforated or otherwise damaged.DONOTusea

defective screen, if screen is not damaged, cleanit with

commercial solvent.

4. Reattachscreen and muffler guard.

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