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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
580.327071
®
120-240 VOLT / 8000 WATT A-C
DELUXE PORTABLE GENERATOR
- Assembly
HOURS: ° Operation
Mono - Fri. 8 a.m, to 5 p.m
• Customer Responsibilities
(CST)
. Service and Adjustment
CAUTION:
Read and Follow
o Repair Parts
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
SEARS, ROEBUCK and CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
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SAFETY RULES CAUTION: 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 IMPORTANT THIS GENERATOR IS DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY, USING THIS GENERATOR INSIDE ANY BUILDING OR ENCLOSURE INCLUDING THE GENERATOR COMPARTMENT OF A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE(RV)+ IS DANGEROUS, FIRE OR AN EXPLOSION MAY RESULT, NO USER PERFORMED MODIF CATIONS, INCLUDING VENTING OF
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Crafts- PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS man Generator. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability Generator Specifications and performance_ RATED MAXIMUM Should you experience any probtem you cannot easily POWER 8000 Watts (8.0 kW) ___ remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Cen- tedDepartment or call the 1-800 number listed on the front RATED VOLTAGE !20/240 Volts a-c Of this rnanual. We have compete
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ...................... .............................. 13 SAFETY RULES ....................................................... INSIDE COVER MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT ................................................... 1 SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS ................................................ 14 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS .................................................. 1 STORAGE ...................................................................................
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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts packed separately in carton IL Accessories Carton t_ Wheel Kit Bag Main Unit Handle %Z Wheels Owner's Manual Support Leg Parts packed in Parts Carton , %_ Battery Charge Twistlock Plug Twistiock Plug Twistlock Plug Cable Wheel Kit contents shown full size _,!'[ .... IIllmi_ © O © Vibration Mount (8) Lock Nut - M8 (2) Washers - M8 (4) Hex Head Capscrews - M8 - 45ram (2) Retainer Pins (1) Hex Head Capscrews - M8 x 30mm (2) Hex Head Capscrews - M8 x 20mm (2) Spacers
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ASSEMBLY tl Stand at engine end of generator and gently tilt gener- Your AC generator was completely assembled at the fac- ator forward high enough to prop up front of the cradle.. tory tt is ready for use after it has been properly serviced This will allow you to add the wheels, with the recommended lubricating oil and fuel. ,, Slide on the wheels (Item 2) on each end of the axle IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE ASSEMBLY and retain each with 5/8" washer (Item 10) and retain- OF YOUR GENERATOR,
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ASSEMBLY NEUTRAL (N) PURCHASED i_-- 11A 3-WtRE CORD 120 VAC HOT (H) i \ /--/-7/ GROUND (G) FIG. 3 FIGo 2 4-Wire Cord Set shock, However, local codes may vary widely Consult with a local electrician for grounding requirements in your area CORD SETS AND CONNECTOR PLUGS 12o VOLTS DUPLEX RECEPTACLE Use only high quality, well-insulated, extension cords with the 120-vott "duplex" type electrical receptacles,, All cord sets used should be rated 125 volts at 20 AC amps or greater for most electrical de
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR GENERATOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GENERATOR, Compare the illustrationswith 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 CLEANER IDLE CONTROL SWITCH V-TWIN ENGINE 12VOLT, t0AMP BATTERY CHARGE RECEPTACLE 120VOLTS"DUPLEX" RECEPTACLES RLTER 120VOLTS, 20 RECEPTACLE 120VOLTS, 30AMi RECEPTACLE 12(_240VOLTS, 30AMP
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OPERATION if engine is warm, close the choke only part way or BEFORE STARTING ENGINE leave it fully open° A warm engine needs less choking than a cold engine. IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS OPERATING YOUR GENERATOR, PLEASE CALL THE GENERATOR • Set the engine ignition switch (Fig. 7) to ON (-). H ELPLINE AT 1-800-222"3136. = Crank engine. Grasp the starter grip and pull slowly until you feel some resistance. Let rope return slowly, Add Oil: then pull cord out with rapid full arm stroke. Let rope = Plac
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OPERATION STOPPING THE ENGINE "12 VOLT D.C. , Unplug all electrical loads from the generator panel RECEPTACLE receptacles, Never start or stop the engine with elec_ trical devices plugged in and turned one ° Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to stabi- lize the internal temperatures of engine and generator° ,, Set the Engine Run\Stop Switch to STOP Wait for engine to come to a complete stop (Fig 7) ° Close the Fuel Shutoff Valve (Fig 5), BATTERY SAFETY NEG POS ,_ EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN GA
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OPERATION DON'T OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR • Some electric motors, such as inductiontypes, require about two and a half times more watts of power for This generator is equipped with two 20-amp, one 20-amp starting than for running_ This surge of power lasts only and one 30-amp circuit breakers, which protect the unit a few seconds when starting such motors. Make sure against electrical overload. Overloading a generator in you allow for this high starting wattage when selecting excess of its rated wa
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES CHANGING OIL GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Change oil after first 8 hours of operation. Change oi! every The Owner/Operator is responsible for making sure that all 50 hours thereafter. If you are using your generator under periodic maintenance tasks are completed on a timely dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather, basis; that all discrepancies are corrected; and that the unit change oil more often.. is kept clean and properly stored. Never operate a dam- Chang
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES CHANGE OIL FILTER ,, Squeeze (don't twist) pre-cleaner in a clean, dry cloth ,, Saturate pre-cleaner in engine oil. Squeeze in a clean Change engine ell filter every 100 hours ef operation (every absorbent cloth to remove excess oil.. second oil change)_ Before installing new filter, lightly lubricate filter gasket with fresh, clean engine oil Screw NOTE: If you are going to clean the PAPER CARTRIDGE, new filter on by hand until gasket contacts the filter adapter do not
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILmES o Clean the screen with a commercial cleaning solvent. o Inspect the screen and replace if torn, perforated or otherwise damaged. DO NOT use defective screen. ,, Reattach screen with four screws.. CLEAN ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM Continued operation with a clogged engine cooling system can cause severe overheating and possible engine dam- age. Fig 19 shows the blower housing removed and areas to be cleaned. Clean these areas every 100 hours of operation or once annually, which
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Turn the valve to mid point between rich and lean ENGINE SPEED tf further adjustment is needed, the main adjustment should be made under a load condition as outlined under LOAD CAUTION: Engine speed was properlyadjustedat the factory and should require noaddittona!adjust- ADJUSTMENT menL Do not attempt to change engine speed. If LOAD ADJUSTMENT you believe the engine Is running too fast or too slow, take your generator to an authorized Sears • Let engine accelerate to n
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS o Overchoking ENGINE PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS ,, Rich fuel mixture o Water in fuel If your engine is running below its normal performance level, you could check for the following problems: • Intake valve stuck open Check Compression: Remove spark plug and hold thumb If plug is dry, look for the following: over spark p_ug hole while cranking engine. Compression ,, Leaking carburetor gaskets should be sufficient to push thumb off the opening If ° Gummy or dirty carburetor compr
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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM 1. Reset circuit breaker. 1. One of the circuit breakers is open, Engine is running, but no 2,. Contact Sears Service Department. 2, Fault in generator,. AC output is available. 3, Poor connection or defective 3 Check and repair cord set 4. Connect another device that is 4. Connected device is bad. in good condition. 1 Disconnect shotted electrical toad 1. Short circuit in a connected load_ Engine runs good at no-load but "begs 2 Contact Sears Serv
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CRAFTSMAN 8000 WATT DELUXE A-C GENERATOR 580.327071 WIRING DIAGRAM -+:+ Dt+:wmu No 925tt 16
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CRAFTSMAN 8000 WATT DELUXE AC GENERATOR 580.327071 REPAIR PARTS 22 lo 12 25 13 14 15 16 DESCRIPTION PART NO. iTEM 5/16"-24 x 3/4" HEX HEAD CAPSCREW (4 REQ ) 86307 2 ENGINE ADAPTOR HOUSING (1 REQ ) 66365-G 3 ROTOR ASSEMBLY (1 REQ ) 4 92553 BALL BEARING (1 REQ) 65791 5 FLAT WASHER [SPECIAL] (1 REQ) 67451 6 5/16"-24 x 11" ROTOR BOLT (1 REQ) 51810 7 STATOR ASSEMBLY (1 REQ) 92350 8 REAR BEARING CARRIER (1 REQ ) 66825-B 9 BEARING CARRIER GROMMET (1 REQ ) 67022 10 M6-1 0 X 200ram STATOR BOLT (4 REQ ) 1
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CRAFTSMAN 8000 WATT DELUXE A-C GENERATOR 580.328391 REPAIR PARTS 13 DESCRIPTION PART NO. ITEM HANDLE (1 REQ ) 1 93393B WHEEL (2 REQ) 2 93682 93693B AXLE (1 REQ) 3 RETAINING PIN (2 REQ.) 87005 4 WHEEL SPACER (2 REQ ) 93685 5 SUPPORT LEG (! REQ.) 93394 6 VIBRATION MOUNT (1 REQ) 27007 7 HEX HEAD CAPSCREW, M8-1 25 X 30ram (2 REQ.) 42909 8 LOCK NUT, M8 (7 REQ.) 52858 9 WASHER [WHEEL] (2 REQ) 10 22247 HEX HEAD CAPSCREW, M8-1 25 x 20mm (1 REQ ) 39253 11 WASHER [VIBRATION MOUNTING] (1 REQ.) 22145 12 HEX
