Craftsman Generator 580 32727 Users Manual

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OWNER'S
MANUAL

MODEL

NO.

580.327270

®
CUSTOMER
HELPLINE

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I-soo-===-3136

HOURS:
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Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m

(CST)

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CAUTION:
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LRead and Follow
all SafetyRule s L
andlnstructions
Before Operating
This Equipment

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L. SEARS'

L

ROEBUCK

Part No. 99372 Revision I (4/2/96)

120 VOLT / 2500 WATT

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Assembly

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Operation

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Customer

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Service

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Repair Parts

and

CO.,

Responsibilities

and Adjustment
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HoffmanEstates,..tL

_ 60179U,S,A,

SAFETY RULES
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TACT SPARK PLUG, TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING,
AUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WiRE WHERE IT CANNOT CON"
ADJUSTING

OR MAKING.

REPAIRS

TO YOUR

GENERATOR,

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:: IMPORTANT
THISGENERATOR
IS DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. USING THIS GENERATOR INSIDE ANY BUILDING OR
ENCLOSURE, INCLUDING THE GENERATOR COMPARTMENT OFA RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (RV)_ IS DANGEROUS.
FIRE OR AN EXPLOSION MAY RESULT. ,NO USER PERFORMED MODIFICATIONS, INCLUDINGIVENTING
OF EXHAUST
AND!OR COOLING VENTILATION, WILL ELIMINATE THE DANGER.

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If this unit is used for backup power in the event of
a utility power failure, take the following steps: BEFORE CONNECTING THE GENERATORTO
AN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OPEN THE MAIN CtR,
CUlT BREAKER OR MAIN SWITCH SERVING
THE SYSTEM TO ISOLATE THE GENERATOR
SYSTEM FROMTHE ELECTRIC UTILITY. FAIL,
URE TO ISOLATE THE GENERATOR AND UTILITY SYSTEMS MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO
THE GENERATOR AND MAY ALSO RESULT IN
INJURY OR DEATH TO ELECTRIC UTILITY
WORKERS DUE TO BACKFEED OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY.
This generator supplies dangerously high electrical
voltages. Use care to preventextremely hazardous
and possibly lelhal electrical shock. Never permit
any unqualified person(s) _ operate or service the
unit.
DO NOT operate this equipment in the rain, while
standing in water, while barefoot, or while hands or
feet are wet. Dangerous electrical shock will result
The spark arrestor muffler can become ex_'emely
hot. DO NOT operate this equipment in areas where
combustible material such as grass, leaves or paper
products can come in contact with the muffler.
Maintain all v.iring, extension cords, etc., in good
condilJon. Worn, bare, frayed, or otherwise damaged wiring and cord sets may cause dangerous
electrical shock and may also result in damage to
equipment and/or property.
The National Etectrcal Code requires thatthe generator be propedy connected to an approved earth
ground. Local electrical codes may also require
proper grounding of the unit See ASS E MB LY secOon for more grounding information.
Wire gauge sizes of wiring and cord sets must be
large enough to handle the maximum electrical load
to v_nich they ,will:be: subjected; Most devices.re-,
quire cord sets rated 125 AC volts at 20 to 30 .....
amperes or 250:AC ,volts at 20 amps (or greater)..: _
Some devices may require a higher or lower ra_ng_ ....
Refer to the Owner's manual of the eleCtrcal device
for the manufacturer's, recommendations.
Cord
•sets that are too small in diameter or too long will
overheat; become damagedand:maycause: prop-.,
erty damage and/or electrical shock.
The genera_r engine,_c0nsumes oxygenand gives
off DEADLY:_carbon monoxide gas through itsex-"
• haust system:;_-'This.dangerous,:gas, if breathed in
LOOK
MEANS

FOR THIS SYMBO:L
"ATTENTION!!!

sufficient concentrations, ican; cause unconsciousness or even death. Operate this equiprr_nt outdoors only, in vveUventilated; areas v_ere exhaust
gases cannot accumutate:andendanger people or
animals.

The engineexhaustf..romthis product

contains chemicals Knownm the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects,or other reproductiveharm.

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e,_ DONOT use the unitifit has, been damaged. Repair
, 'or :replace :all damaged i:or :defeclJve .components
before .you run the unit.
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DO NOT permit children to operate or service the
generator.
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Read you_ Owner's Manual carefully. Only persons
who are familiar with these safety rules and have
been propedy instructed:in the use of this product
: shoutdbe _permitted:to: use 1he product

TO' POINT OUT IMPORTANT
BECOME

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Gasoline is extremely FLAMMABLE and its vapors
are EXPLOSIVE.
Comply wit_ all la_ regulating
the storage and handling of gasoline. DO NOT
permit smoking, open flames, sparks or heat in the
vicinity while handling gasoline.
Avoid spilling
gasoline on a hot engine. DO NOT fill fuel tank
while engine is running or hot. Clean offany spilled
gasoline before starting engine.
DO NOT fill fuel tank completely full. _,Jlowroom at
top of tank for fuel expansion or fuel may expand
and overftowonto a hot engine.
Drain all gasoline from tank before transporting,your
generator inside your car or other vehicle.
DO NOT store the generator with fuel in tank where
gasoline vapors might reach an open flame, spark,
or pilot light, as on a furnace, water heater, dryer,
etc. FIRE or an EXPLOSION might result.
DONOT insertany objector toolthrough cooling air
slots or openings of the engine or generator, even
if the engine is not running; Damage to the unit or
personal injury" may result.
DO NOT attempt to change the engine governed
speed.. Factory se_ngs are correct when you receive the unit. Excessively high engine speeds may
result in injury or damage to'equipment

ALERT!!!

SAFETY

YOUR SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS.

IS INVOLVED."

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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Craftsman Generator.
it has been designed, engineered and
manufactured to give you the best possible dependability
and performance.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily
remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center/Department or call the 1-800 number listed in this manual. We have competent, well-trained technicians and the
proper tools to service or repair this unit
Please read and retain this manual. The instruc_ons wilt
enable you to assemble and maintain your generator properly. Alvvays observe the 'SAFETY RULES."

PRODUCT

SPE CIFICATIONS

Generator Specifications
RATED :MAXIMUM
POWER.

2500 Watts (2.5 kW)

RATED VOLTAGE

120 Volts a-c

RATED MAXIMUM
LOAD)CURR ENT

20.8 a-c amperes

RATE DFRE OU EN CY

60 Hz at 3600 rpm

PHASE

Single Phase

MODEL
NUMBER

E ngine Specifications

580.327270

SERIAL
NUMBER
DATE OF
PURCHASE

NANCE

DtSPLAC E ME NT

10.49 Cu. in. (172cc)

SPARK PLUG: Type:

Champion RJ-8C or
or equivalent
0.030 inch (0.76mm)

GASOLINE CAPACITY

3 U.S. quarts

OIL (1-I/4 U.S. pints)

SAE 30 oi!

In the State of California a spark arrestor is required by law
(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).
Other states may have similar lav, s. Federal laws applyon
federal lands.
NOTE: If you equip your generator
with a spark arreslor
muffler, the spark arrestor must be maintained
in effective
working order by the ov_er/operator.

AG R E E ME NT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product Contact your nearest Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER

5 at 3600 rpm

Set Gap to:

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE
FOUND ON A DECAL ATTACHED TO THE GENERATOR STATOR CAN.
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER
AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE
PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

MAINTE

RATED HORESPOWER

You can order a spark
Service Centsr.

arrestor

muffler

through

your Sears

RESPONSIBILITIES

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Read and observe the safety rules.

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Fotlowregular schedule in maintaining, caring for and
using your generator.

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Followtheinstructionsunder'Maintenance"and
age"sections of this Ovvqer's Manual.
FULLTWO

"Stop

YEAR

WARRANTY

For two years from the da_e of purchase, Sears will repair any defect in material or workmanship in this generator
at no charge.
If the generator is used for commercial or rental purposes, this werranty applies for only ninety days from the
date of purchase:
Warranty-.service is available by returning the generator to the nearest SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DE PARTMENT throughout the United States,
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you mayalsohave:other
rights; which vary from state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., DePartment 817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY RULES ....._. ................. :.............. INSIDE COVER
MAINTENANCE AGR EE MENT ;;..;.,.;...;.;......... ......... ......17

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

TROUBLESHOOTING

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POINTS .;....................... ;...:;....

WARRANTY
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1

WIRING DIAGRAM .......................................................

OPERATION ....... ,.................................

................. •..... 3-6

RE PAIR PARTS ............................ ;.......................... 14-20

......................... .......... ,.i ................... 7-8

E MISSIONS WAR RANT'( ............... ,....... ................ 21-22
PARTS ORDERING ........................... ,....... BACK COVER

MAINTENANCE.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

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-AAir Cleaner .............
Assembly : ...............

9-10

Gasoline .................
Grounding Wing Screw .....

-BBefore Starting ............

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-G7, 8
4

5
4

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4

Lubrication ..............

5,7

-MMa inte nance
Agreement ..................

-CCarburetor ...............
Circuit Breakers ..........
Cord Sets ................
Customer Responsibilities

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5,6
5
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1

Cleaning

generator.

9
7

Speed ......................
EtecVical Loads ...........

9
5

Oil Level ................
Operation ...............
Overloading

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7
7
7

5, 7
3-6
6

-pParts, repair ...........

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Carburetor adjusVnent .........
Oit level .....................

Safety Rules ......
inside cover
Service and Adjustments
Carburetor ..................
9
Engine Speed ................
9
Service Recommendations...
9
Specifications ..............
1
Starling Engine ............
5
Stopping Engine ............
6
Storage ..................
9

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Engine maintenance ...........
General Recommendations .....
Generator Mainl_nance........

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12-20

Troubleshooting

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10

-WWarranty
Parts.......................
1
Emission Convol .........
18-19
Wattage Reference Guide .... 6
Wiring Diagram ...........
11

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OPERATION

KNOW

YOUR

GENERATOR

R E:AD THiS OWN ER'S MAN UAL AN D SAFE _IR ULE s BE F0R E oP E RATING YOUR G ENE F_AT(3R. Compare i_e i_i
ittustra_onsV_th your generator, to familiarize yourself with 1he locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this
manual for future reference.

FUEL TANK
5 H.P. ENGINE

1
MUFFLER

GUIDE

AIR CLEANER

CIRCUIT
PRIMER SWITCH

CARBURETOR

DUPLEX RECEPTACLES

120 VOLTS 'I_UPLEX" RECEPTACLES -- May be used
to supply electrical power for the operalJon of 120 volts at
20 amps a-c, single phase, 60 Hz, a-c electrical ligh_ng,
applicance, tool and motor loads.

20-AMP A-C CIRCUIT BREAKER m Protects 1he generator against electrical overload. Breaker is "push to reset"
type.

RECOIL STARTER -ally,

Used for sl_rlJngthe engine manu-

AIR CLEANER -- Fit_ers intake air as it is drav_ l_rough
the engine.

FUEL TANK -- Tank holds l_ree U.S. auarts of unleaded
' gas0iine_

" 5 H.P. ENGINE -- Provides the power needed to generate
2400, v_tts of AC output.

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OPERATION
Your a-c generator was completely assembled at the factory,: itis ready for use after it has been propetivserviced"
with the recommended lubricating oitand fuel.
IF YOU HAVE ANY:PROBLEMS WITH THE ASSE MBLy:
OF YOUR GENERATOR, PLEASE CALL THE GENERATOR HELPLtNE AT 1-800-222-3136.

the grounding lug and 10 an earth-driven copper or brass
;grounding
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