OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 580.326720 CRAFTSMAN+ 120-240 VOLT / 3250 WATT DELUXE PORTABLE GENERATOR I Mon.- Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m HOURS: J (CST) CAUTION: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment • Assembly • Operation • Customer • Service • Repair Parts Responsibilities and Adjustment II SEARS, ROEBUCK ' PartNo. 97228 Revision 3 (2/13/97) and CO., HoffmanEstates, IL 6017_) • U.S.A.
SAFETY RULES ,_ TACT SPARK PLUG,DISCONNECT TO PREVENT SPARK ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN WIRE SE'i-rlNG UP, IT TRANSPORTING, CAUTION: ALWAYS PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WHERE CANNOT CONADJUSTING 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.
CONGRATULATIONS onyourpurchase ofaSearsCrafts- PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS manGenerator.It has beendesigned,engineered and manufactured to giveyou the best possible dependability Generator Specifications and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center/Department or call the 1-800 number listed on the front of this manual. We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ..................................... MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER INSIDE COVER AGREEMENT ...................................... SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS .................................. 1 STORAGE ..................................................................... ....................................... RESPONSIBILITIES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS .................................... 1 ................................
ASSEMBLY Your AC generator was completely assembled at the factory. It is ready for use after it has been properly serviced with the recommended lubricating oil and fuel. 4-Wire IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE ASSEMBLY OF YOUR GENERATOR, PLEASE CALL THE GENERATOR HELPLINE AT 1-800-222-3136. Cord Sel _240V..__ _120V..__._120V..__ IMPORTANT: ANY ATTEMPT TO RUN THE ENGINE BEFORE IT HAS BEEN SERVICED WITH THE RECOMMENDED OIL WILL RESULT IN AN ENGINE FAILURE.
OPERATION KNOW YOUR GENERATOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GENERATOR. Compare the illustrations with your generator, to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save the manual for future reference. FUEL TANK 120/240 VOLT A.C. RUN/STOP SWITCH 20 AMP RECEPTACLE CHOKE SWITCH 120 VOLT A.C. "DUPLEX" RECEPTACLES SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER CIRCUIT BREAKERS 120-VOLT A.C.
OPERATION IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS OPERATING YOUR GENERATOR, PLEASE CALL THE GENERATOR HELPLINE AT 1-800-222-3136. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL: Place generator on a level surface and remove one of the yellow Oil Fill Caps (Fig. 4) and add engine oil until level is at point of overflowing. Check engine oil level before starting each time thereafter. If oil level is below point of overflowing, fill to proper level. The recommended oils include (during summer months) SAE 30 oil.
OPERATION LOW OIL PRESSURE SHUTDOWN SYSTEM DON'T OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR The engine is equipped with a low oil pressure sensor that shuts down the engine automatically when the oil pressure drops below 6 psi. If the engine shuts down by itself and the fuel tank has enough gasoline, check engine oil level. Overloading a generator in excess of its rated wattage capacity can result in damage to generator and to connected electrical devices.
MAINTENANCE GENERAL Change oil while engine is still warm from running, as follows: RECOMMENDATIONS The Owner/Operator is responsible for making sure that all periodic maintenance tasks are completed on a timely basis; that all discrepancies are corrected; and that the unit is kept clean and properly stored. Never operate a damaged or defective generator. CAUTION: DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE CAUTION: DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM SPARK PLUG.
MAINTENANCE SERVICE AIR CLEANER REPLACE Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged if you run it using a dirty air cleaner. SPARK PLUG Change the spark plug every 100 hours of operation or once each year, whichever comes first. This will help your engine to start easier and run better. Replace with Champion RC12YC or equivalent type spark plug. Set sparkplug gap (Fig_ 10) 0.030 inch (0.76mm). Clean or replace the air cleaner paper filter (Fig.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE SPEED CAUTION: ENGINE SPEED WAS PROPERLY ADJUSTED AT THE FACTORY AND SHOULD REQUIRE NO ADDITIONAL ADJUSTMENT. DO NOT _k ATTEMPT TO ENGINE CHANGE IS ENGINE IF YOU BEUEVE THE RUNNINGSPEED. TOO FAST OR TOO SLOW, TAKE YOUR GENERATOR TO AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER FOR REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT. CHANGING ENGINE GOVERNED SPEED WILL VOID ENGINE WARRANTY. FEELER 0 GAUGE Your generator runs at a constant speed.
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS MAINTENANCE OPERATION Check Oil Level Every 8 Hours or Dally 25 Hours or Every Season 50 Hours or Every Season 100 Hours or Every Season X Change Oil Retorque Head Bolts Service Air Filter Replace or Clean Spark Plug Clean Spark Arrestor Screen AdjustValve Clearance, PrepareUnitfor Storage X Prepare unitfor storageif it is to remainidlefor morethan 30 days. NOTE 1: Change oil afterfirst8 hoursof operationand then every50 hoursthereafter.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLFM POINTS CORRECTION CAUSE Engine is running, but no 1. One of the circuit breakers is open. AC output is available. 2. Fault in generator. 3. Poor connection or defective cord set. 4. Connected device is bad. 1. Reset circuit breaker. 2. Contact Sears Service Department. 3. Check and repair. 4. Connectanotherdevice thatis in goodcondition. Enginerunsgoodat no-loadbut "bogs down"when loadsare connected Enginewill not start;or starts and runsrough. 2.
CRAFTSMAN 3250 DELUXE PORTABLE GENERATOR 580.326720 REPAIR PARTS 61 I0 66 DETAIL " X" ._ SEE DETAIL" Y" 43 10 12 18 1 3 11 74 DETAIL Drawing No.
CRAFTSMAN ITEM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 27 30 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 41 42 43 44 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 58 60 61 62 64 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 3250XL AC DELUXE PORTABLE GENERATOR REPAIR PARTS DESCRIPTION PART NO. CRADLE-XL (1REQ,) 97196 ENGINE SUPPORT (1 REQo) 84021 GN191 6.5HP ENGINE (1 REQ.) ENG98701 ENGINE ADAPTOR HOUSING (1 REQ,) 66365 ROTOR ASSEMBLY (1 REQ.) 84141G STATOR ASSEMBLY (1 REQ.) 91838G 65791 BEARING (1REQ.) M8 FLAT WASHER (1 REQ.
CRAFTSMAN 3250 WATT DELUXE AC GENERATOR 580.326720 REPAIR PARTS RECOIL STARTER OIL SWITCH AND OIL BLOCKOFF 9! 82 lJ 8g \ 84 86 5 NO REM 1 2 3 4 5 88 OIL FILTER PART NO. DESCRIPTION 94820 91848 88758 92978 99236 EXPANSION PLUG (1 REQ.) OIL FILTERGASKET (1 REQ.) OIL BLOCKOFF (1 REQ.) M6 x 20ram SCREW (2 REQ.) OIL PRESSURESWITCH (1 REQ.) ITEM 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 9O 91 14 PART NO. DESCRIPTION 92984 45756 78609 78608B 90695A 89739 66476 95268 83015 78651C TOP WRAPPER (1 REQ.
CRAFTSMAN 3250 WATT DELUXE GREEN AC GENERATOR 580.326720 REPAIR PARTS 14 25B 21 9 ! 2O 29 28 5O ITEM 7 PART NO. DESCRIPTION 78653 Run/Stop Switch (1 req.) PART NO. QTY. 20 72347 21 86962 Spark Plug, (1 req.) Governor Lever (1 req.) 22 85953 Wear Washer (1 req.) 83502 83512 Adjust Screw (1 req.) M8 x 15mrn Taptite ITEM 8 9 85272 84195 L.E.D. Assembly (1 req.) Low Oil Shutdown Decal (1 req.) 10 85620 Black Sleeving (1 req.
CRAFTSMAN 3250 WAn" DELUXE AC GENERATOR 580.326720 REPAIR PARTS 5 26 1:- 17 33 13 18 ITEM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 PART NO. 78621 76389 78660 89665A 77168 90325 76390 83337 78658 78659 89213B 76354 81695 76359 78645 76365 72683 98752 89096 88156 217041 78691 76367 76362 78692 78606 DESCRIPTION Control Rod Piston Pin Piston Ring Gear Cover M8 x 52ram Assembly (1 req.) (1 req.) Set (1 req.) Assembly (1 req.) Head Bolt (5 req.) Piston (1 req.
CRAFTSMAN 3250 WATT DELUXE AC GENERATOR 580.326720 REPAIR PARTS MUFFLER CARBURETORAND AIR CLEANER \\ 43 45 47 ' 48 36 / 39 76 44 50 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 89476 40976 88688 66476 83038 Muffler Gasket (1 req.) M8 x 20mm Capscrew (2 req.) Small Muffler (1 req.) M6 x 12 HHFS (2 req.) 41 ITEM PART NO.
CRAFTSMAN 3250XL A-C DELUXE PORTABLE GENERATOR WIRING o < Drawing No.
TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FOR DELUXE PORTABLE GENERA TORS SEARS warrants to the original purchaser that the altemator and engine for its portable generator will be free from defects in materials or workmanship for the items and period set forth below from the date of original purchase. This warranty is not transferable and applies only to portable generators driven by the GN-Series Sears warranted engine.
FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY WHEN SEEKING SERVICE IN CALIFORNIA CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS WARRANTY STATEMENT AND OBLIGATIONS The California Air Resources Board and Sears Roebuck and Co., USA (Sears), are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your 1995 and later lawn and garden equipment engine. In California new utility and lawn and garden equipment engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards.
WHAT IS COVERED REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS • Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at not charge to the owner at an approved Sears servicing center. • If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call Sears at 1-800-473-7247.
CRAFTSMAN° 120/240 VOLTS / 3250 WATT A-C OWNER'S MANUAL DELUXE PORTABLE MODEL No. 580.326720 GENERATOR Each Portable Generator has its own model number. Each engine has its own part number. The model number for your Portable Generator will be found on a decal attached to the unit. The part number for your engine will be found on the Blower Housing of the engine adjacent to the spark plug. IF YOU NEED All parts listed herein may be ordered through Sears, Roebuck and Co.
