Craftsman 919.679580, Owner'S Manual

13 — ENG

MAINTENANCE

GENERATOR MAINTENANCE

Your generator should be kept clean and dry at all times.
The generator should not be stored or operated in
enviroments that includes excessive moisture, dust or any
corrosive vapors. If these substances are on the generator,
clean with a cloth or soft bristle brush. Do not use a garden
hose or anything with water pressure to clean the genera-
tor.  Water may enter the cooling air slots and could possi-
bly damage the rotor, stator and the internal windings of the
gen head.

All adjustments in the Maintenance section of this manual
should be made at least once each season.

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

Oil

•

Oil level should be checked prior to each use and at
least every 5 hours of operation. To check oil see

Adding Engine Oil

 on page 11.

Changing Engine Oil

For a new engine, change oil after the first

 5 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 keep dirt, grass clippings, etc. out of the engine,
clean the area around the drain plug and plug before
removing it.

•

Remove the oil drain plug and dipstick. Tilt the
engine slightly towards the oil drain to obtain better
drainage.  Be sure to allow ample time for complete
drainage.

´• Reinstall the drain plug.  Make sure it is tightened

securely.

•  Fill the crankcase with new oil of the proper type (See

Adding Oil Section),  to the Full mark on the dipstick.
Always check the level with the dipstick before adding
more oil.

• Reinstall the oil fill cap or plug and tighten securely.

Service Air Cleaner

NOTE:  

Do not use petroleum solvents, e.g., kerosene,

which will cause the cartridge to deteriorate.  Do not use
pressurized air to clean cartridge.  Pressurized air can
damage the cartridge.

To service air cleaner follow these steps:

•

Loosen cover screws.  Remove cover and air cleaner
assembly from base.

•

Remove air cleaner assembly from inside of cover
and disassemble.

MAINTENANCE

Note 1:

Change oil after first two (2) operating hours and every 50 operating hours thereafter, more often if operated in

extreme dusty or dirty conditions.

Note 2:

Check oil after 5 hours of operation (See below - Engine Maintenance - Oil.)

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TABLE

MAINTNENANCE TASK

Before each
use

X

Every 25
Hours of Every
Season

See Note 2

X

X

Every 50
Hours of Every
Season

See Note 1

Every 100
Hours of Every
Season

X

Check oil level

Change oil

Clean Air Filter Assembly

Check Spark Plug

Prepare Unit for Storage

Prepare unit for storage if it is to remain idle for more than 30 days.