Craftsman 580.325601 User Manual

Owner's Manual
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Part No. 197127GS Draft 1 (07/29/2005) 0 7

Craftsman 580.325601 Specifications

General

Type	Portable Generator
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Starting System	Recoil
Engine Displacement	196 cc
Fuel Tank Capacity	4 gallons
Rated Wattage	3250 W
Run Time	9 hours at 50% load
Engine	OHV

Summary

WARRANTY

Limited Warranty Details

Details warranty coverage for alternator and engine for consumer and commercial use.

SAFETY RULES

General Safety Warnings and Precautions

Critical safety warnings regarding carbon monoxide, electrical hazards, fuel, heat, engine kickback, and operational cautions.

FEATURES AND CONTROLS

Generator Components and Controls

BEFORE STARTING THE GENERATOR

Adding Engine Oil and Fuel

Details the procedure for adding engine oil and unleaded gasoline before operation.

OPERATION

Generator Location and Connection

Starting and Stopping the Engine

Step-by-step instructions for starting and safely shutting down the generator engine.

Connecting Electrical Loads

CORD SETS AND RECEPTACLES

DON'T OVERLOAD GENERATOR

Calculating Power Capacity and Load Management

Guides on calculating required watts and safely managing electrical loads.

SPECIFICATIONS

Generator and Engine Technical Details

MAINTENANCE

Maintenance Schedule and Owner Responsibilities

Outlines owner's responsibilities and the schedule for required maintenance tasks.

Engine Maintenance Procedures

STORAGE

Long-Term Storage Preparation

TROUBLESHOOTING

Common Generator Problems and Solutions

Lists common issues with their causes and corrections for the generator.