OWNER'S MANUAL Model No. 919.679580 I CRRFTSMRNI 120/240 VOLT ° 5800 GENERATOR IMPORTANT: Read the Safety Guidelines and All Instructions Carefully Before Operating Sold MGP-679580 4/29/99 by Sears • • • • • • WATT SAFETY GUIDELINES ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING REPAIR PARTS Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ont.
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SAFETY This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols to the right. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections. GUIDELINES I _ DANGER - DEFINITIONS I _CAUTION I URGENT SAFETY INFORMATION - A HAZARD THAT WILL CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE. I _WARNING Information equipment.
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK OF ELECTROCUTION HAZARD AND FIRE (cont'd) WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENTIT Water is an excellent conductor of electricity! Water which comes in contact with electricity charged components can transmit electricity to the frame and other surfaces, resulting in electrical shock to anyone contacting them. Operate generator in a clean, dry, well ventilated area.
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK OF FIRE HAZARD WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENTIT Attempting to fill the fuel tank while the engine is running. Gasoline and gasoline vapors can become ignited by coming in contact with hot components such as the muffler, engine exhaust gases, or from an electrical spark. Turn engine off and allow it to cool before adding fuel to the tank.
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. Risk of Injury and Property Damage Transporting Generator HAZARD WHAT COULD HAPPEN Fire, Inhalation, Damage to Vehicle Surfaces Fuel or oil can leak or spill and could result in fire or breathing hazard, serious injury or death can result. Fuel or oil leaks will damage carpet, paint or other surfaces in vehicles or trailers. RISK OF BREATHING HAZARD Gasoline engines produce toxic carbon monoxide exhaust fumes.
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK OF UNSAFE HAZARD Operation manner. of generator OPERATION WHAT COULD HAPPEN in careless Operation of voltage sensitive appliances without a voltage surge protector. HOW TO PREVENTIT All sources of energy include the potential for injury. Unsafe operation or maintenance of your generator could lead to serious injury or death to you or others.
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK HAZARD LIFTING WHAT COULD HAPPEN Lifting a very heavy object. CARTON FROM HOW TO PREVENT IT Serious injury can result from attempting to lift too heavy an object. The generator is too heavy to be lifted by one person. Obtain assistance from others before you try to move it. CONTENTS • Main Unit • Owner's Manual • Battery Connector Cables oi Battery Main Unit Owner's Manual GROUNDING CAUTION: Read owner's manual.
KNOW YOUR GENERATOR Read this Owner's Manual and Safety Rules before operation of your Generator, Compare this illustration with your generator to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save the manual for future references. FUEL TANK- Capacity of 7 US gallons. CHOKE SWITCH- Lever used to start cold engine. ENGINE RUN/STOP SWITCH- Sets engine in starting mode for recoil starter - Stops running engine. ENGINE OIL FILL- Place where engine oil is poured.
RECEPTACLES Battery Your generator is equipped with 120-volt duplex receptacles, a 120-volt twistlock receptacle and a 120/240-volt twistlock receptacle. To obtain electric start capability, you must install a (12 volt - 45 A.H.) battery. The battery should be properly serviced and fully charged prior to installation.
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Low Oil Shutdown Manual Starting: Grasp rope handle and pull slowly until resistance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly to overcome compression, prevent kickback and start engine. Your Craftsman generator engine is equipped with Low Oil Shutdown. Low Oil Shutdown is a safety device designed to protect your engine from damage in the event the oil level in the crankcase is low. If while the engine is running, the oil gets low, it will automatically shut itself down and will not restart until the oil is added.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TABLE Before each Every 25 Hours of Every Season use MAINTNENANCE Every 50 Hours of Every Season Every 100 Hours of Every Season TASK Check oil level X See Note 2 See Note 1 Change oil Clean Air Filter Assembly X Check Spark Plug X Prepare Unit for Storage x Prepare unit for storage if it is to remain idle for more than 30 days.
To service pre-cleaner, wash in liquid detergent and water. Squeeze dry in a clean cloth. Saturate in engine oil. Squeeze in clean, absorbent cloth to remove ALL EXCESS oil. If very dirty or damaged, replace it. Before running engine, clean muffler area to remove all combustible debris. To service cartridge, clean by tapping gently on a flat surface. If very dirty or damaged, replace it.
If you are going to store your generator for more than 30 days, use the following information as a guide to prepare the generator for storage. STORAGE • Disconnect the spark plug wire and remove the spark plug. • Add one teaspoon of oil through the spark plug hole. INSTRUCTIONS • Place rag over spark plug hole and pull the recoil a few times to lubricate the combustion chamber.
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CRAFTSMAN 5800 GENERATOR 919.579580 KEY NO. 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 DESCRIPTION 4 PRONG TWISTLOCK 240V CIRCUIT BREAKER 15AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER 25 AMP FULL POWER SWITCH ON/OFF(ON/OFF/START) GFCI 120 V/15AMP RECEPTACLE SWITCH FACE PLATE RESET NUT, HEX JAM SCREW #6-32 x 5 TORX SCREW 10-9 x .
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CRAFTSMAN 5800 GENERATOR 919.579580 BRIGGS MODEL# 256427-1162-E1 783 1051 803 797A 544 797 _ 503 801 REF NO. PART NO. 309 693054 310 • 94003 DESCRIPTION Motor-Starter (3 5/8" Housing Lgth.) Note 499521 Motor-Starter (4 3/8" Housing Lgth.) Bolt (Starter Motor) (For 3 5/8" Housing Length) Note 95035 Bolt (Starter Motor) (For 4 3/8" Housing Length) REE NO, 311 503 510 513 544 697 729 783 797 PART NO.
CRAFTSMAN 5800 GENERATOR 919.579580 BRIGGS 121 CARBURETOR 1270 108 138 KIT 987@ MODEL# 256427-1162-E1 358 GASKET SET 95_ 87@ 93 _ 116 _ 163 _ 12 524 634_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 1095 VALVE OVERHAUL 137_ REE NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 3 *391086 Seal-Oil 7 _'_r271866 Gasket-Cylinder Head 9 2P,r27803 Gasket-Breather 12 *272125 Gasket-Crankcase 1.015" Thick, Std.) Note _r272219 GasketCrankcase (.005" Thick) _272220 GasketCrankcase (.009" Thick) Seal-Oil 20 *291675 51 o.
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Briggs & Stratton welcomes warranty repairandapologizes to youfor beinginconvenienced. AnyAuthorized Service Dealer mayperform warranty repairs. Mostwarranty repairs arehandled routinely, butsometimes requests forwarranty service maynotbeappropriate. Forexample, warranty would notapplyifengine damage occurred because ofmisuse, lack ofroutinemaintenance, shipping, handling, warehousing or improper installation.
For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-HOME Para pedir servicio de reparacibn '° (1-800-469-4663) a domicillo -- 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 6 am - 11 pm CST, 7 days a week PartsDirect TM 1-800-366-PART Para ordenar piezas con entrega (1-800-366-7278) a domicillo -- 1-800-1659-7084 For the lo
