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Operator's Manual
CRAFTSMAN °
7500 Watt
AC Generator
Model No.
580.327181
GENERATOR
7
CUSTOMER
HELPLINE
HOURS: Mon.- Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT)
CAUTION:
Before using this product,
read this manual and follow
all Safety
Rules and Operating
Instructions.
•
Safety
•
Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
Parts
SEARS,
ROEBUCK
and CO.,
Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
Part No, B1901
Draft
4 (6/29/1999)
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- Page 1 CAUTION: Before using this product, • Maintenance read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. • Parts SEARS, ROEBUCK and CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman Part No, B1901 Draft 4 (6/29/1999)
- Page 2 Safety Rules ......Storage ........ Assembly ......Troubleshooting ......Operation ......6-10 Replacement Parts ....17-27 Maintenance ......11-13 HOW TO ORDER PARTS ..BACK PAGE Specifications ......LIMITED WARRANTY FOR DELUXE PORTABLE GENERATORS SEARS warrants to the original purchaser that the alternator and engine for its portable generator will be free from defects in materials or workmanship for the items and period set forth below from the date of original purchase.
- Page 3 • The generator produces dangerously high voltage Never store generator with fuel in tank where that can cause extremely hazardous electrical gasoline vapors might reach an open flame or shock. Avoid contact with bare wires, terminals, spark or pilot light (as on a furnace, water heater etc.
- Page 4 TO REMOVE GENERATOR FROM • Set battery onto tray CARTON • Retain battery to tray with two J bolts, two lock washers, two flat washers and two hex nuts. • Slice two corners at end of carton from top to bottom so the panel can be folded down fiat.
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Page 5: Assembling The Wheel Kit
ASSEMBLING THE WHEEL • Slide on the wheels (item 2) and flat washer (item10) on each end of the axle and insert The wheel kit is designed to greatly improve the retaining pin (item 4). Remove the blocks. portability of your generator. You will need a socket •... - Page 6 CORD SETS AND CONNECTOR PLUGS 120 Volt, 30 AMP Receptacle Use a NEMA L5-30P type plug with this receptacle. 120 Volt Cord Sets Connect a 3-wire cord set rated for 125 Volts at 30 AC Use only high quality, well-insulated, extension cords Amps to the plug.
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Page 7: Know Your Generator
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. FuelTank Circuit Breakers "_ Choke Lever 12 Volt DC 10 Amp... - Page 8 HOW TO USE YOUR GENERATOR colder 32°F warmer IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS operating your 5W30 SAE 30 generator, please call the generator helpline at 1-800-222-3136. Place generator on a level surface and remove the yellow oil fill cap and add engine oil until level is at GROUNDING THE GENERATOR point of overflowing.
- Page 9 Whenengine starts,movechokeleverto "1/2 Sensing Low Pressure ChokePosition"until t he engine runssmoothly If the system senses low oil pressure during operation, andthento "Run Position."If engine falters, the engine shuts down. As the system shuts down, the movechokeleverto "1/2ChokePosition"until low oil light comes ON. However, once the engine has theenginerunssmoothly a ndthento "Run stopped rotating, this light will go OFF.
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Page 10: Reference Guide
• Startengine. L ettheengine runwhilebattery The rated wattage of lights can be taken from light recharges. bulbs. The rated wattage of tools, appliances and motors can usually be found on a data plate or • Whenbattery hascharged, shutdownengine decal affixed to the device. NOTE: U seanautomotive h ydrometer totestbattery stateofcharge andcondition. -
Page 11: Product Specifications
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs first. More frequent service is required when operating in adverse conditions noted below. Maintenance Operation Every 8 Hours 25 Hours or 50 Hours or 100 Hours or Yearly or Daily Every Season Every Season Every Season... -
Page 12: Engine Maintenance
TO CLEAN THE GENERATOR: • Clean area around spark plug. • Remove and inspect spark plug. • Replace spark plug if electrodes are pitted, burned through the air cooling slots,even if the engine is or porcelain is cracked. For Replacement use CAUTION: Never Insertany objector tool not running,... -
Page 13: Clean Spark Arrestor Screen
To clean or replace foam pre-cleaner: To adjusting valve clearance: • Remove air cleaner cover, then foam pre-filter. • Make sure the engine is at room temperature • Wash pre-cleaner in soapy water. Squeeze pre- • Make sure that the spark plug wire is removed from filter dry in clean cloth (DO NOT TWIST). -
Page 14: Long Term Storage
GENERAL Change While engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase. The generator should be started at least once every seven days and allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If Refill with recommended grade. this cannot be done and you must store the unit for Oil Cylinder Bore more than 30 days, use the following information as a guide to prepare it for storage. - Page 15 Problem Cause Correction 1.Resetcircuit breaker. Engine isrunning, b utno 1. One of the circuitbreakersis open. AC output i s available. 2. Fault in generator. 2.ContactSearsServiceFacility. 3. Poor connectionor defective 3.Checkand repair. cordset. 4. Connecteddeviceis bad. 4.Connectanotherdevicethat is in good condition. 1.
- Page 17 CRAFTSMAN 7500 Watt AC Generator 580.327181 Wiring Diagram...
- Page 18 CRAFTSMAN 7500 Watt AC Generator 580.327181 Main Unit -- Exploded View DETAIL OF ELECTRIC START SWITCH STARTER TERMINAL BA]WERY 900.
- Page 19 CRAFTSMAN 7500 Watt AC Generator 580.327181 Main Unit -- Parts List DESCRIPTION ITEM PART #. QTY. ITEM PART #. QTY. DESCRIPTION 92432 CRADLE 85000 CLIP, Insulation 92531 143-53621 WIRE, Ground SUPPORT, Engine 92731 SUPPORT, Engine & Muffler 26850 LW, EXT, M6 Shakeproof...
- Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 7500 Watt AC Generator 580.327181 Control Panel -- Exploded View and Parts List DESCRIPTION ITEM PART# QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART # QTY. B1331 PANEL, Control 22264 WASHER, #8 M4 Lock 23897 WASHER, #10 M5 Flat 51715 NUT, M4 - 0.7 Hex...
- Page 21 CRAFTSMAN 7500 Watt AC Generator 580.327181 Wheel Kit -- Exploded View and Parts List ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 93393A HANDLE 89742 WHEEL AXLE 93693A 87005 PIN, Retaining 89635 SPACER, Wheel 93696 LEG, Support 27007 MOUNT, Vibration 42909 CAPSCREW, Hex Hd. M8 - 1.25 x 30 Lg.
- Page 22 GENERAC Power Systems Engine, Model EHF 00935 Low Oil Shutdown And Governor- Exploded View White /-25 PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM 72347 Sparkplug 78653 Run/Stop Switch 72734 Governor Lever 85272 Led Assembly 83502 Adjust Screw 93104 L.O.S.
- Page 23 GENERAC Power Systems Engine, Model EHF 00935 Low Oil Shutdown And Governor- Exploded View 81 Z ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 82774 Woodruff Key 91222C Flywheel w/Ring Gear (410) ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 67198N Conical Washer 88433 Top Wrapper 67890 M20 Hex Nut 45756...
- Page 24 GENERAC Power Systems Engine, Model EHF 00935 Carburetor, Air Cleaner, Oil Switch and Oil Blockoff-Exploded View and Parts List ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 72745 Breather Hose A4600 410 Nikki Carb. 91039 Head/Manifold Gasket 73108A Air Cleaner Base 40945 M6 x 20 SHCS...
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Page 25: Item Description
GENERAC Power Systems Engine, Model EHF 00935 Long Block - Exploded View and Parts List / / \12 ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. QTY. ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. QTY. Connecting Rod 71978 Balancer 84430 with Cap and Bolt Cylinder Head With 21714 Piston Pin 71980... - Page 26 CALIFORNIA AND FEDERAL EMISSION As the ULGE engine owner, you should be aware that Sears may deny any and/or all warranty coverage or CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT responsibility if your ULGE engine or a part/component of it has failed due to abuse, neglect, Your Warranty Rights and Obligations improper maintenance, unapproved modifications, or...
- Page 27 How to File a Claim Warranty Period Any warranted part which is not scheduled for If you have any questions regarding your warranty replacement as required maintenance shall be rights and responsibilities, you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call Sears at warranted for 2 years.
- Page 28 For in-home major brand repair service" Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-HOME 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 pour tout le service ou les pieces For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART...