OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL _O. 580.328391 120=240 VOLT/8000 WATT DELUXE PORTABLE GENERATOR HOURS: o Assembly Mon.- Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m o Operation o Customer CAUTION: Read and Follow o Service all Safety Rules o Repair Parts (CST) Responsibilities and Adjustment and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment SEARS, ROEBUCK P=t No_984239._vi_o== 3 (7/t6/96) and CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
SAFETY A _ RULES CAUT ON: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CON.. TACT SPARK PLUG, To PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR GENERATOR. A iMPORTANT THIS GENERATOR IS DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. USING THIS GENERATOR INSIDE ANY BUILDING OR ENCLOSURE, NCLUDING THE GENERATOR COMPARTMENT OF A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (RV), IS DANGEROUS. FIRE OR AN EXPLOSION MAY RESULT.
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Craftsman Generator, It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability nd 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 on the front of this manual, We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit, Please read and retain this manual.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES .....................ii.._o_........ L. INSIDE COVER MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT ........................................ 1 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONTENTS OF HARDWARE .............................................1 ............................................ 3 ASSEMBLY ................................................................... SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ................................... SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS ................................ 13 ( 14 STORAGE .......
CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts packed separately, in carton ' ...........
ASSEMBLY Read these instructions and Operator's Manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new AC generator.Your AC generator has, for the most part, been assembled at the factory, except those parts left unassembled Before you can operate your new AC generator, you must assemble the wheel kit and install a battery, which you must purchase.
ASSEMBLY coRD SETs AND CONNECTOR PLUGS 120 VOLTS DUPLEX RECEPTACLE Use only high quality, welt-insulated, extension cords with the 120-volt "duplex" type electrical receptacles. All cord sets used should be rated 125 volts at 20 AC amps or greater for most electrical devices Keep extension cords as short as possible, preferably less than 15 feet tong to prevent voltage drop and wires from overheating.
OPERATION KNOW YOUR GENERATOR READ THIS 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_ AC CIRCUIT BREAKERS ENGINE RUN/STOP SWITCH IDLE CONTROL SWITCH 't2 VOLT, 10 AMP BATTERY CHARGE RECEPTACLE 120VOLTS"DUPLF.X".
OPERATUON BEFORE STARTING Crank engine,: Electric Starting" Press start switch on generator cradle until engine cranks. Keep pressing until it starts (Fig, 10) o ENGINE Add Oil: ,, Place generator on a level surface and remove dipstick from extended oil fill tube. Use SAE 30 detergent oil classified "For Service SC, SD, SE, SF, SG." SAE 10W-30 oil may also be used, POUR SLOWLY, Oil capacity of engine is about three (3) U.S.
OPERATION STOPPING o = ,, o A THE ENGINE Unplug all electrical loads from the generator panel receptacles. Never start or stop the engine with elec.. trical devices plugged in and turned on_ Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to stabilize the internal temperatures of engine and generator Set the Run/Stop Switch to STOP position. Wait for engine to come to a complete stop (Fig. g).
OPERATUON ENGINE PROTECTIVE LOW OIL PRESSURE DEVgCES SHUTDOWN A Low Oil Pressure Shutdown switch (Fig. 13) on the engine monitors tow oil pressure, The switch is normally closed (N.C.), and is held open by engine oil pressure during startup and operation Should engine oil pressure drop below a safe value during operation, an automatic shutdown occurs. This feature protects engine against damaging low oil pressure conditions and engine failure.
CUSTOMER GENERAL RESPONS BULaTHES CHANGING RECOMMENDATIONS Change oil after first 8 hours of operation. Change oil every 50 hours thereafter. If you are using your generator under dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather, change oil more often, The Owner/Operator is responsible for making sure that all pedodic maintenance tasks are completed on a timely basis; that all discrepancies are corrected; and that the unit is kept clean and properly stored.
CUSTOMER RESPONSitBIL TJES CHANGE OIL FILTER Change engine oil filter every 100 hours of operation (every second oil change). Before installing new filter, lightly lubricate filter gasket with fresh, clean engine oil. Screw new filter on by hand until gasket contacts the filter adapter (Fig 16) Then tighten about 3/4 turn further Start and run engine for about 30 seconds, then shut down. Recheck oil level and add oil as necessary.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBgLnTBES Clean the screen with a commercial cleaning solvent, Inspect the screen and replace if torn, perforated or otherwise damaged DO NOT use defective screen. Reattach screen with four screws. o @ GLEANTHESEAREASOFDIRTANDDEBRIS CLEAN ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM Continued operation with a clogged engine cooling system can cause severe overheating and possible engine damage. Fig. 19 shows the blower housing removed and areas to be cleaned.
$ERVBCE E_GnNE AND ADJUSTMENTS Check Compression: R em0ve spark plug and hold thumb over spark plug hole v_qile cranking engine_ Compression should be sufficient to push thumb off the opening. If compression appears low, check for the following: SPEED CAUTION: Engine speed was no properly adjusted at the factory and should require additional adjustment. Do not attempt to change engine speed,.
STORAGE NOTE: Using a fuel additive such as Sears Craftsman ®t Fuel Stabilizer, or an equivalent; will prevent gum deposits from forming in the generator's fuel system. GENERAL The generator should be started at least once every seven days and allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If this cannot be done and you must store the unitfur more than 30days, use this infurmatJon as a guide to prepare it fur storage.
TROUBLESHOOTING _ROBLEM PORNTS CAUSE CORRECTION Engine is running, but no 1 AC output is available 2, Fault in generator 3 Poor connection or defective cord set One of the circuit breakers is open 2, Contact Sears Service Department 3 Check and repair 4 4, Connect another device that is Connected device is bad 1.
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CRAFTSMAN 8000 WATr DELUXE A-C GENERATOR 580.328391 REPAIR PARTS 34 11 19 33 22 13 12 26 12 2O \ 12 \ 14 17 9 21 20,26 ITEM 1 2 3 PART NO. 95909 95906 43437 68759 68868 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 83970 95996 84134 74191 67962 93929 51715 22264 43181 75475 DKtwing No 95916 15 DESCRIPTION Control Panel (t req) Control Box (1 req) 128/240V 30 Amp Locking Type Outle (1 req,) 120 Volts 20Amp Duplex GFCl Ou e (1 req.
CRAFTSMAN 8000 WATT DELUXE A-C GENERATOR 580.328391 REPAIR PARTS 8 5 22 23 ]9 11 \ 9 15 14 25 16 iTEM 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 t9 22 23 24 25 26 PART NO. 86307 66365-G 92553-G 65791 67451 51810 94982-G 66825-B 67022 66449-K 22097 65795 66849 80812 74908 78388 81887-D 52618 52856 66849-C 81917 DESCRIPTION 5/16"-24 x 3/4" HEX HEAD CAPSCREW (4 REQ ) ENGINE ADAPTOR HOUSING (1 REQ.) ROTOR ASSEMBLY (1 REQ) BALL BEARING (1 REQ) FLAT WASHER [SPECIAL] (1 REQ.
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TWO-YEAR LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR DELUXE PORTABLE GENERA TORS 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.
FORCALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLYWHENSEEKING SERVICEINCALIFORNIA CALIFORNIA EMISSION YOUR WARRANTY CONTROL RIGHTS WARRANTY AND STATEMENT OBLiGATiONS The California Air Resources Board and Sears Roebuck and Co., USA (Sears), are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your' 1995 and later lawn and garden equipment engine.
WHAT IS COVERED REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS o Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at not charge to the ovvner at an approved Sears servicing center, o If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibililJes, you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call Sears at 1-800-473-7247, WARRANTY PERIOD Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance, or which is scheduled only for regular inspection to th
OWNER'S MANUAL 1201240 VOLTS / 8000 WATT A-C DELUXE PORTABLE GENERATOR Each Portable Generator has its own model number, Each engine has its own part number, The model number for your Portable Generator will be found on a decal attached to the unit The part number for your engine will be found on the Blower Housing of the engine adjacent to the spark plug. All parts listed herein may be ordered through Sears, Roebuck and Co. Service Centers and most Retail Stores.
