Craftsman 919.679501, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...fety Guidelines and All Instructions Carefully Before Operating ICRRFT MRNI 120 240 VOLT 5000 WATT GENERATOR SAFETY GUIDELINES ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING REPAIR PARTS Sold by Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ont M5B2B8 MGP 679501 11 9 99 ...

Page 2: ...s owner s manual Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material and workmanship If your Craftsman Generator is used for commercial or rental purposes this warranty applies for only 90 days from the original date or purchase FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ENGINE For one year from the date or purchase when this Craftsman engine is maintained and operated according to the instructions i...

Page 3: ...nd and may also be legally required under other statutes and ordinances This product may contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm This warning is given in compliance with California Proposition 65 as detectable amounts of chemicals subject to proposition 65 may be contained in this product SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS HAZARD When using ...

Page 4: ...ttaching too many items or items with very high load ratings to it could result in overheating of some items or their attachment wiring resulting in fire or electrical shock Attempting to use the unit when it has been damaged or when it is not functioning normally could result in fire or electrocution Removal of guarding could expose electrically charged components and result in electrocution HOW ...

Page 5: ...ng with the engine speed adjustment could re sult in overheating of attachments and could cause a fire Spilled fuel and its vapors can become ignited from hot surfaces or sparks HOW TO PREVENT IT Turn engine off and allow it to cool before adding fuel to the tank Equip area of operation with a fire extin guisher certified to handle gasoline or fuel fires Add fuel to tank in well ventilated area Ma...

Page 6: ...ed with a fuel shut off valve drain the fuel from tank before trans porting Transport fuel only in an OSHA approved container Always place generator on a protective mat when transporting to protect against damage to vehicle from leaks Re move generator from vehicle imme diately upon arrival at your destina tion RISK OF BREATHING INHALATION HAZARD HAZARD Gasoline engines produce toxic car bon monox...

Page 7: ...h to you or others HOW TO PREVENT IT Review and understand all of the operating instructions and warnings in this manual Become familiar with the operation and controls of the generator Know how to shut it off quickly Equip area of operation with a fire extinguisher certified to handle gasoline or fuel fires Keep children or others away from the generator at all times Always use a U L listed volta...

Page 8: ...NG PARTS HAZARD Contact with moving parts can re sult in serious injury WHAT COULD HAPPEN The generator contains parts which ro tate at high speed during operation These parts are covered by guarding to prevent injury HOW TO PREVENT IT Never operate generator with guard ing or cover plates removed Avoid wearing loose fitting clothing orjew elry which could be caught by mov ing parts RISK FROM LIFT...

Page 9: ...Y 1 Box Cutter or Knife 2 9 16 Wrenches 2 1 2 Wrenches 1 1 thick x 1 square piece of wood REMOVE GENERATOR FROM CARTON Open carton from top Cut carton along dotted lines Remove all carton inserts Remove generator through opening in carton Using a 9 16 inch socket remove shipping block from under the generator head Unscrew the bolt and remove the wood block NOTE It is very important that this is re...

Page 10: ...gine manual for correct procedure Place a 1 thick x 1 square piece of wood on the ground in front of the engine With the help of another person tilt the generator and rest the recoil starter on the wood NOTE This will support the gasoline engine during assembly and make assembly easier Place a handle cap 7 onto each end of handle prior to installation The handle should be installed on the electric...

Page 11: ...tts of electrical power per receptacle or a combination of 3600 watts on the 120 side for operations Protected by 15 amp circuit breaker 240 VOLT TWISTLOCK RECEPTACLE Used to supply 5000 watts of electrical power per receptacle for operations Protected by 20 amp circuit breaker AIR CLEANER Includes filter element and foam pre cleaner that limits the amount of dirt that enters the engine RECEPTACLE...

Page 12: ...tial load only lasts for a few seconds on start up but is very important when figuring your total wattage to be used NOTE Some inductive appliances and tools will list on the motor name plate the starting and running voltage and amperage requirements Use the follow ing formula to convert voltage and amperage to wattage Volts X Amp Watts Always start your largest electric motor first and then plug ...

Page 13: ... fill above this point CLEAN DIPSTICK Remove gas cap Add unleaded gasoline slowly to fuel tank Use clean fresh regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 85 octane Do not mix oil with gasoline Never fill fuel tank corn pletely Fill tank to 1 2 below the bottom of the filler neck to provide space for fuel expansion Wipe any fuel spillage from engine and equipment before starting engine Do not over...

Page 14: ...ors freezers water pumps air conditioners or small hand tools Connect the items that require the most wattage first Connect the lights next Voltage sensitive equipment should be the last equipment connected to the generator Plug voltage sensitive appliances such at TV s VCR s microwaves ovens computers and cordless telephones into a UL listed voltage surge protec tor then connect the UL listed vol...

Page 15: ...Adding Engine Oil paragraph in the Operation section on page 13 Changing Engine Oil For a new engine change oil after the first 2 operating hours Thereafter change oil after every 50 hours of operation Change the oil while the engine is still warm The oil will flow freely and carry away more impurities Make sure the engine is level when filling checking or changing oil Change the oil as follows To...

Page 16: ...N CARBURETOR The carburetor of your generator is pre set at the fac tory The carburetor should not be tampered with Ifyour generator is used at an altitude in excess of 4000 feet performance may be affected If so consult with your nearest Craftsman Service Center regarding high altitude set changes GOVERNOR Your engine governor maintains the constant operating speed of your generator DO NOT tamper...

Page 17: ...ble malfunction of the engine Generator Clean the generator as outlined in the Generator Maintenance paragraph on page 15 Check that cooling air slots and openings on generator are open and unobstructed PROBLEM Engine will not start No electrical output Repeated circuit breaker trip ping Generator overheating the circuit breaker depressed CAUSE 1 Low on fuel or oil 2 Ignition switch in Off positio...

Page 18: ... 10 24 x 9 16 ISOLATOR WASHER 1 1 20D LOCK NUT 3 8 16 GROUND LUG SCREW 5 16 18 x 3 4 SCREW 3 8 16 x 1 LOCK NUT 5 16 18 SCREW HEX HEAD 5 16 18 LOCK WASHER GROUND STRAP HEX SCREW 3 8 16X2 5 ENGINE FRAME ASSEMBLY HEAT SHIELD SCREW 5 16 18 X 5 PANEL ASSEMBLY SPACER ENGINE WASHER 8750D 3751 D 083THK PART NUMBER 91895680 GS 0795 GS 0443 GS 0225 GS 0227 GS 0446 GS 0437 GS 0077 SSF 553 1 GS 0033 SSN 1014 ...

Page 19: ...E PART OF 38 KEY NO 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 DESCRIPTION DRIVE END ADAPTER LOCK WASHER 3 8 CAP SCREW 5 16 24Xl ROTOR ASSEMBLY STATOR THRU BOLT STATOR ASSEMBLY WASHER 11 16OD x 11 32 NUT 5 16 24 ROTOR THRU BOLT BEARING SUPPORT HEX NUT 1 4 20 CAPACITOR CAPACITOR BRACKET SCREW 10 24 x 9 16 O RING PART NUMBER GS 0511 SS 1503 CD SSF 616 ZN GS 0883 GS 0110 GS 0884 SS 6506 CD SSF 576 ...

Page 20: ...EPTACLE 44 4 PRONG TWlSTLOCK 45 CIRCUIT BREAKER 120 240V 20A 46 SCREW 6 32 x 5TORX 47 NUT 10 9 X 50PLASTITE 48 SWITCH FACE PLATE RESET 49 NUT HEX JAM 7 16 50 SPEED NUT 6 32 51 WASHER 3 8 PART NUMBER GS 0019 GS 0445 GS 0025 SSF 583 SSF 3156 GS 0207 SSF 595 SSF 584 SS 1525 0D MGP 679501 20 ENG ...

Page 21: ...CRAFTSMAN 5000 GENERATOR 919 679501 TECUMSEH 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL HM100 159409P 71 87 70 69 182 240 242 245 72 2 _ 7 111 250 370G 416 _110 262 21 ENG MGP 679501 ...

Page 22: ...H LOW OIL SHUT DOWNGASKET KIT SCREW TORX 25 10 24 X 5 8 CYLINDER HEADGASKET KIT CYLINDER HEAD REE NO PART NO 125 27878A 125 27880A 126 34035 126 34036 127 650691 128 650690 130 650694A 130A 651031 135 33636 139 33369 140 650836 149 27882 149A 35862 150 27881 151 32581 169 27896A 170 28423 171 28424 172 28425 173 35350 174 650128 178 29752 182 30088A 184 33263 185 33877 207 33878 223 650378 224 279...

Page 23: ...EAL CHOKE KIT CHOKE SHUTTER CHOKE POSITIONINGSPRING FUEL FITTING THROTTLECRACK SCREW IDLE SPEEDSCREW TENSION SPRING REE NO PART NO 20 640027 20A 640053 25 631867 27 631024 28 632019 29 631028 30 631021 31 631022 36 640113 37 632547 40 640114 44 27110A 47 630748 48 631027 60 632760 DESCRIPTION IDLE RESTRICTORSCREW IDLE RESTRICTORSCREW CAP FLOATBOWL FLOATSHAFT KIT FLOAT FLOATBOWL O RING KIT INLET NE...

Page 24: ... PART NO DESCRIPTION 590599A 590600 590679 590601 590678 590680 590412 590681 590747 590535 590701 SPRING PIN INCL 4 WASHER RETAINER WASHER BRAKE SPRING STARTER DOG DOG SPRING PULLEY REWIND SPRING ASSEMBLY STARTER HOUSING ASSEMBLY STARTER ROPE LENGTH 98 X 9 64 DIA STARTER HANDLE MGP 679501 24 ENG ...

Page 25: ...r maintenance or unapproved modifications You are responsible for presenting your utilityor lawn and garden equipment engine to a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet any Tecumseh Registered Service Dealer Tecumseh Authorized Service Distributor or Tecumseh Central Warehouse Distribu tor as soon as a problem exists The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed...

Page 26: ...hich is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the Owner s Manual shall be warranted for the period of time prior to the first scheduled replacement point for that part If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement the part shall be repaired or replaced by Tecumseh Products Co according to Subsection 4 below Any such emissions related part repaired or replaced under the ...

Page 27: ...27 ENG MGP 679_01 ...

Page 28: ...g parts make sure you have the name make and model no of the merchandise and the name and number of the part you wish to order If calling locally please use one of the following numbers Regina 566 5124 Montreal 333 5740 Toronto 744 4900 Halifax 454 2444 Kitchener 894 7590 Ottawa 738 4440 Vancouver 420 8211 If you have any suggestions that would help us to improve our assembly operation instruction...