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SEARS
OWNER'S
MANUAL
Model No.
919,329150
120/240 VOLT • 5500 WATT
GENERATOR
m4PORTANT;
• SAFETY GUIDELINES
Read the Safety Guidelines
• ASSEMBLY
and All Instructions Carefully
• OPERATION
Before OpsmUng
• MAINTENANCE
• TROUBLESHOOTING
• REPAIR PARTS
Sold by Sears R'oebuok and Co., HoffTnan Estates, I1. 60179 U.S.A.
D2Gs_ Rev.o e/WOO
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Warranty ...................................................... 2 Storage ...................................................... 18 Safety Guidelines ..................................... 3-8 Troublesho_ing Guide ............................. 19 Assembly ................................................ 9-11 Generator Parts ................................... 20-24 Operation ............................................. 12-15 Engine Parts ........................................ 25-29 Maintenance
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This manual contains informeflcm thatIII important for you to Know and underetond. This information relates to proteotlng YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS, To h_dpyou recognize this information, we use the symbo/s to the right. Please read the manual and pay attention to these eeouorm. DANGER Indicatesan imminentlyhazardoussituation CAUTION ledlcakm a potentiallyhazardousedtuaifon Which,W_Otavoided, willresultin_ whloh,if notavoided,may nmJRin m WARNING ]ndi_tea a potentiallyhazardo
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READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. B!$K OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE (€ont'd) .t HOW TO PREVENT IT HAZARD WHAT COULD HAPPEN i,, .., .,, Operation of generator in rain. wet, Water is an ex0ellent €onduofor of Operate generator in a €lean, dry. well vonti|ated area. Make sum icy, or flooded conditions. electricity| Water wh|oh €ornea in contact with aleottlcafly charged hands are dry before touching unit. components can transmit electdolty to the frame and other
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READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. i i,, WHAT ¢OLILD HAPPEN HOW TO II_EVERIr I1" .,, Attempting to fill the fuel tank while Gasoline end gasoline vapors san Turn engine off and allow It to cool the engine is running. become ignited by coming in €omact before eddlng fuelto the tank. Equip with hot components such asthe area of oper_lon with a tim extin- muffler, engine exhaust gases, or guishercertified to handle gasoline en eled,ztcal spark, or fuel fire==.
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READ AND UND_AND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE AT'rEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. Risk of Inlurv and pronertv Damage When Transnortlna Generator i iii iiii J HOW TO PREVENT IT HAZARD WHAT GOULD HAPPEN if genemtor'is equipped with a fill Fuel or oU can leak or q_ill end could Rre, Inhalation, Damage to Vehicle Surfaces shut-off valve, turn the valve to the result in fire or breathing hazard, serf oue Injury or death can result. Fuel or off position betom transporting to oil leaks will damage oarpet, paint o
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READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK OF UNSAFE OptERAT!ON ii U i i i i HAZARD WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Operation of generator in carsiese • Review and undemtand aJlof All sources of energy Include the po- manner. tential for injury. Unstde operation or the operating instruc_ns and malrdenan_e of your generator could warnings in this manual. • Become familiar with the lead to _dous Injury ordee_l to you or others. operation and cootmls of the ge
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READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE AI"FEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK OF HOT SURFACES imlll HAZARD WHAT COULD HAPPEN I!OW TO PREVENT IT Cont_ot with hat engine and genera- Co_=t with hot surfaces, such as en- During operation, touch only the tot components. gines exhaust components, €ould re- €ontrol surfaces of the generator. sult in serious bums. Keep children away from the gen- erator at alltimes. They may not be able to recognizethe hazards of this product. RISK OF MOVING PAI_S i i
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CARTON CONTENTS 1 - Parts Bag 1 - Owner'l MamJZd 1 - Generat_ 1 - Parts Box I - 8/tG-18 • :1.4b I - Star Wudler 1 - 8/t Ik.18 r.ap Z_,mm Lock Nuls 2-Wlme rods ,0 0 I @" _ _ I@ 1 _Jllack Negative nntleW Cable (bla_M t - "L" Ba4tmy Ilmcket t - P.edPodd_ BeUeW c_e (me) w_h b*u,ny Ix_s _, "_ _ _ iiHi]JrflNlUflliflllllllillli111l I 2 - BateW Bolt HoM Pewn
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,,,,, , | Read owner's rnenual. Do not attempt to operate equipment untilyou have read Owne_ ] Manual for Safety, Assembly, Opomtlon, Maintenenea, Storage Irlstruc_ions. ; TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY Place "L° belt (B) through top and bottom brack- ets end aeoure with wing nut (C). 1- Box Cutter or Knife • Locate the solenoid on the left side of the unit. 2 - 9/16 "Wrenches 2 - 1/2" Wrenches 1 - 1' thick x 1' square piece of wood / S,cdenold REMOVE GENERATOR FROM CARTON * Open carton from top. • C
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NOTE: Make aura red batteey boots cover anether potash. _t the generat_ and rset the positive battery oable ton'ninals at battery mid rm_l abl_er en the wood. _ This will support emkmoid the gaecane engine dudnO n_mrnbly and meke Attimh one end of the negatNe (black) cable te the assembly easier. negative (-) terminal on the battery. • Plaoe a handle cap (7) onto _ end of handle Attach the other end of the negative (blaok)cable prior to Inatalletfon, to the tYanteas shown. Install the star washe
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KNOW YOUR GENERATOR Read this Owner'_ Manual and Safety Rules before operation of your Generator. Compare this illustre lion with your generator to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adiustments. Save the lmanual for future references. " FUEL CAP FUEL TANK CHOKESWITCH 120 VOLT RE AIR CLEANER 2.40 VO CIRCUIT BREAKERS OFF/RUN/START ENGINE OIL FILL SWITCH 240 VOLT TWISTLOCK RECEPTACLE- Used to FUEL TANK- Capacity of 7 US gallons, supply 5500 watts of electrical power for
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LOW OIL SHUTDOWN Your Craftsmen generator engine is equipped with Low Oil Shutdown. Low (311 Shutdown is a safety device designed to protest your engine from damage Jnthe event the olt level in the crankosee is low. nltllll!! If while the engine is running, the oll gets low, it will automatically shut itself down and will net msteft until the oil is added. If the oHis low before start-up, the generator willnot start until oll is added. NOTE: The Low Oil Shutdown mechanism is very sen- sitive. Yo
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Connecting Generator To Main Electrical • Remove gas cap. Supply Add unJeadedgasoline, alowty, to fuel tank. PotantfaJhazards exist whorl s electrical generator is Use (:lean, fresh, mgulor unleaded gaecllne with a oonnected to the main elecVtaal supply oomleg into minimum of 85 ootane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. the house. It is st that point that the generator could Never fill fuel tank €orn- feed back into the utility company's system causing plntely. Fill tank to 1/2" pogldble electrocuti
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NOTE: No choke is required on wa_n ehginex. Mike STOPPING ENGINE surechoke is in the "NO CHOKE" posRIon on warm • Dlscoonect all elecffical loads. engine atal_, * "nJrrl OFF/RUN/START switoh to 'oFF" position. [ I_KM,_UlIII[II¢I ¢ou Mus'r unplug any load I lmll_lll:l from the geosr_or before | tarring to prevent pern-4nent damage Io any I applisn©es. For electric start: Plaoe OFFIRUN/START sw)tsh in the START Cle=mfuel shut-off valve. position. NOTE: When the engine starl_ the switch will remain
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TABLE ., , Before each Bvory50 Every aS Every 100 UsD Hours of Every Horn of Evew Houm of Every Season Seea_ Season M_NTENAN_T_K X' Checko_IIovsl Sea Nollm2 _ Note I .Chwlge oli creanAlr RlterAasembTy X X x , CheckSpark Plug PrepareUnit forStorage Prepare unit for storage if it is to remain idle for more than 30 dayo. Note 1: Change oil after first two (2) operating houm and every50 operating hours thenmfter, more often if operated in extreme dusty or dirty conditions.
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Reinstall the drain plug. Make lure it is tightened Glean Guard/Muffler securely. Do not ,,Jeanwtth a fomeful _otay of water hecause Fill the erankeaee with new oil of the proper type water oould oont_nlnate fuel system, With a brush or (See Adding Engine Oil In the Operation Section), cloth clean finger guard after every use to prevent to the Full msrk on the dipstick, Always oheck the engJrmdamage caused by overheating. Before running engine, clean muffler area to remove all €ombustll:de level
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Garburetor Over_=sedlngyour engineabesefactoP/high q=endset- tlagcan be dangerousand couldpossiblycause per The carbumtur of your generator is pm-_at at the fag- eenalInjuryor propertydamage If you be,evethe an= tory. The o_oumtor should not be tampered wl_ Ifyour ginsis running toofastorslow,takeyourgenerator to a generator is used at an altitude in excess of 4000 font AuthorizedCraftsman ServiceCenterforrepairand ad- performance may be affected. If so consult with your justment nearest Craftsm
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ii i iii n • ii ii PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECT/ON EnsUewdJ'not =tart 1. Add fuol or oil. 1. Low on fuel or o11. 2. Igrdtion switch In "Off' position. 2. Tumto 'ON' polltlon 3. Faultyep_k p|ug. 3. Replace spark plug. 4. Choke Inwrong position. 4. Adjust choke accon:lingly. 5. Fuel shut-off valve in do_md 5. Open fuel shut-off valve. position. 6, Remove load from unit. 8. Unit loaded during start-up. 7. Attach wire to spark plug. 7. Spark plug wire loose. 1. HaveAuthodzed Sears Service 1. Faulty reaep_a
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CRAFTSMAN BIOO QIINliR_'I'OR SIQ.IIIIIBO No_ m _ NUMa_ FUELTANKSCREWS 81896680 1 FUELTANK G8-0795 2 3 FUELGAP GS-O443 FUELHOSE GS-0P.,25 4 FUELLINECLAMP GS.0227 5 6 DRAINCOCKGROMMET GS.0448 FUEl.SHUT-OFFVALVE GS-0437 ? ENOCOVER G8-0077 8 SCREW#10-24x 9/16 SSF-553-1 9 ISOLATOR GS..0033 10 WASHER1-1/20D SSN-1014-ZN 11 LOCKNUT _-16 SSF.8111-ZN 12 GROUNDLUG GS-0117 q3 SCREW5/16-18 x 3/4 SS-12=CD 14 SCREW3/8-18 x I 68F-3140-ZN 15 16 NUT 5/16'-18 $8F-8150 17 SCREW,HEX HEAD5/16-18 8SF-99S-1 18 LOCKWASH
