Operator's Manual CRAFTSMAN° 7500 Watt AC Generator Model No. 580.327181 GENERATOR CUSTOMER HELPLINE HOURS: Mon.- 7 Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT) • • • • • CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. SEARS, ROEBUCK and CO., Hoffman Estates, Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman Part No, B1901 Draft 4 (6/29/1999) U.S.A.
Safety Rules ........................... Assembly .............................. Operation ............................. Maintenance ......................... Specifications ........................... 2-3 Storage ................................ 4-5 Troubleshooting 6-10 11-13 14 ......................... Replacement Parts .................... HOW TO ORDER PARTS ..........
• The generator produces dangerously high voltage that can cause extremely hazardous electrical shock. Avoid contact with bare wires, terminals, etc. Never permit any unqualified person to operate or service the generator. Never store generator with fuel in tank where gasoline vapors might reach an open flame or spark or pilot light (as on a furnace, water heater or clothes dryer). FIRE or an EXPLOSION might result.
TO REMOVE CARTON GENERATOR FROM • Slice two corners at end of carton from top to bottom so the panel can be folded down fiat. • Remove all packing material, carton fillers, etc. • Remove the generator from the shipping carton. CARTON • Set battery onto tray • Retain battery to tray with two J bolts, two lock washers, two flat washers and two hex nuts. • Connect the red battery cable from the engine starter switch to positive (+) terminal on the battery.
ASSEMBLING THE WHEEL KIT The wheel kit is designed to greatly improve the portability of your generator. You will need a socket wrench with 1/2" or 13mm sockets to install the wheel kit. • Slide on the wheels (item 2) and flat washer (item10) on each end of the axle and insert retaining pin (item 4). Remove the blocks. • Attach the vibration mounts (item 7) to the support leg (item 6) with two M8 x 30mm capscrews (item 8), M8 washers (item 12) and M8 Lock Nuts (item 9).
CORD SETS AND CONNECTOR PLUGS 120 Volt Cord Sets Use only high quality, well-insulated, extension cords with the generator's 120 Volt type electrical receptacles. Each receptacle socket is protected against overload by a single 20-Amp push-to-reset type of circuit breaker. Use each receptacle to operate 120 Volts, single phase 60 Hz, AC electrical loads requiring up to 2400 watts (2.4 kW) at 20 Amps of current. 120 Volt, 30 AMP Receptacle Use a NEMA L5-30P type plug with this receptacle.
KNOW YOUR GENERATOR Read the 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 this manual for future reference.
HOW TO USE YOUR GENERATOR IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS operating your generator, please call the generator helpline at 1-800-222-3136. GROUNDING Generally, connecting a No. 12 AWG (American Wire Gauge) stranded copper wire to the grounding lug and to an earth-driven copper or brass grounding rod (electrode) provides adequate protection against electrical shock. However, local codes may vary widely. Consult with a local electrician for grounding requirements in your area.
Whenenginestarts,movechokeleverto "1/2 ChokePosition"untilthe enginerunssmoothly andthento "Run Position."If enginefalters, movechokeleverto "1/2ChokePosition"until theenginerunssmoothlyandthento "Run Position." Sensing Low Pressure If the system senses low oil pressure during operation, the engine shuts down. As the system shuts down, the low oil light comes ON. However, once the engine has stopped rotating, this light will go OFF.
• Startengine.Lettheenginerunwhilebattery recharges. • Whenbatteryhascharged,shutdownengine NOTE:Useanautomotivehydrometer totestbattery stateofchargeandcondition.Followthe hydrometer manufacturer's instructions carefully.Generally,a batteryis considered to beat 100%stateof charge whenspecificgravityof itsfluid(asmeasured by hydrometer) is 1.260or higher. DON'T OVERLOAD The rated wattage of lights can be taken from light bulbs.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs first. More frequent service is required when operating in adverse conditions noted below.
TO CLEAN IA THE GENERATOR: through the air cooling slots,even if the engine is CAUTION: Never Insertany objector tool not running, • Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean. • A soft, bristle brush may be used to loosen caked on dirt, oil, etc. • A vacuum cleaner may be used to pick up loose dirt and debris. • Low pressure used to blow and openings must be kept ENGINE A • Clean area around spark plug. • • Remove and inspect spark plug.
To clean or replace foam pre-cleaner: To adjusting valve clearance: • Remove air cleaner cover, then foam pre-filter. • Make sure the engine is at room temperature • Wash pre-cleaner in soapy water. Squeeze prefilter dry in clean cloth (DO NOT TWIST). • • Clean air cleaner cover before installing it. Make sure that the spark plug wire is removed from the spark plug and out of the way. Remove the breather tube from the valve cover.
GENERAL Change The generator should be started at least once every seven days and allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If this cannot be done and you must store the unit for more than 30 days, use the following information as a guide to prepare it for storage. While engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase. Refill with recommended grade.
Problem Engineisrunning,butno AC outputis available. Enginerunsgood at no-loadbut"bogs down"whenloadsare connected Cause Correction 1. One of the circuitbreakersis open. 2. Fault in generator. 3. Poor connectionor defective cordset. 4. Connecteddeviceis bad. 1. Shortcircuitin a connectedload. 2. Enginespeedis too slow. 3. Generatoris overloaded. 4. Shortedgeneratorcircuit. Enginewillnot start;or starts and runs rough. 1. Run/StopSwitchset to STOP. 2. Dirtyair cleaner 3. Out of gasoline. 4.
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CRAFTSMAN 7500 Watt AC Generator Main Unit -- Exploded 580.327181 View 7O 66 51 65 67 DETAIL OF ELECTRIC START SWITCH J TO + TERMINAL ON BA]WERY 900.
CRAFTSMAN 7500 Watt AC Generator Main Unit -- Parts List 580.327181 DESCRIPTION ITEM PART #. 1 92432 1 CRADLE 47 85000 2 92531 1 SUPPORT, Engine 48 3 92731 1 SUPPORT, Engine & Muffler 49 4 92247 1 HOUSING, Engine Adapter 5 B1342G 1 ASSEMBLY, Rotor 6 B1897G 1 ASSEMBLY, Stator 7 65791 1 8 96796 1 9 22129 12 WASHER, 10 86307 4 11 47481 1 12 92609 13 82857 14 ITEM QTY.
CRAFTSMAN Control 7500 Watt AC Generator Panel -- Exploded 580.327181 View and Parts List 19 21 2O 25 19 8 \ 17 10 10 6 13 11 18 16 7 / I 18 25 8 11 8 _0 I 31 \ 17 16 5 52 27 ITEM PART# QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART # QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 B1331 1 PANEL, Control 17 22264 10 WASHER, #8 M4 Lock 2 23897 4 WASHER, #10 M5 Flat 18 51715 10 NUT, M4 - 0.7 Hex 3 49226 4 WASHER, 19 64526 8 SCREW, #6-32 x 3/8" 4 91526 4 SCREW, M5-0.
CRAFTSMAN Wheel 7500 Watt AC Generator Kit -- Exploded / / / / 580.327181 View and Parts List / 3 l/ 13 / / / / / / / / / 10 9 / 5 I 6 4 ITEM PART NO. QTY. 1 93393A 1 DESCRIPTION 2 89742 2 WHEEL 3 93693A 1 AXLE 4 87005 2 5 89635 2 PIN, Retaining SPACER, Wheel 6 93696 1 LEG, Support 7 27007 2 MOUNT, Vibration 8 42909 2 CAPSCREW, 9 52858 8 NUT, Lock M8 10 22247 2 WASHER, Wheel 11 39253 2 CAPSCREW, 12 22145 2 WASHER, Vibration Mtg.
GENERAC Power Systems Engine, Model EHF 00935 Low Oil Shutdown And GovernorExploded View 7 13 14 White / \ 15 8 \15 9 10 /-25 21 \ 24 \ \ \ \ 29 27 28 \\ 5O ITEM 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 78653 85272 93104 93611 84329 92981 22097 92079 84542 Run/Stop Switch Led Assembly L.O.S. Decal Black Sleeving 3 Pin Male Hsg. Wire Asm. M6 Lockwasher M6 x 30 Taptite Ignition Coil 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 ITEM 20 21 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 22 PART NO. QTY.
GENERAC Power Systems Engine, Model EHF 00935 Low Oil Shutdown And GovernorExploded View 91 92 89 _79 83 / /80 ITEM 86 PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 78 79 82774 91222C 1 1 80 81 67198N 67890 1 1 Woodruff Key Flywheel w/Ring Gear (410) Conical Washer M20 Hex Nut 17. ITEM 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 22 93 ITEM 17 22 26 93 PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 21544 40976 22129 B2160 Starter Motor SHCS M8-1.25 x 20 Lock Washer M8 Rubber Spacer 1 2 2 1 \ 82 81 Z PART NO. QTY.
GENERAC Power Systems Engine, Model EHF 00935 Carburetor, Air Cleaner, Oil Switch and Oil Blockoff-Exploded 34 View and Parts List 33 / 43 38 46 48 5O 49 37 38 ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 31 32 33 34 35 72745 91039 40945 81647 66476 1 1 2 2 2 Breather Hose Head/Manifold Gasket M6 x 20 SHCS Carb. Bolt M6 x 12 HHCS 36 37 38 39 40 91028 22097 49813 90970 93873 1 3 2 1 2 41 42 91204 89228 1 1 ITEM PART NO. QTY.
GENERAC Power Systems Engine, Model EHF 00935 Long Block - Exploded View and Parts List 1 46 25 14 5O 48 43 19 31 ITEM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 DESCRIPTION 47 PART NO. QTY. Connecting Rod 71978 with Cap and Bolt Piston Pin 71980 Piston Ring Set (410) 21533 Piston (410) 96699 Piston Pin Retainer 71983 Crank Shaft Assembly 78666A With Gears (Small Taper) Governor Arm 83948 Governor Arm "R" Pin 78658 Governor Arm Washer 78659 Crankcase H.S.
CALIFORNIA AND FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT Your Warranty As the ULGE engine owner, you should be aware that Sears may deny any and/or all warranty coverage or responsibility if your ULGE engine or a part/component of it has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, unapproved modifications, or the use of counterfeit and/or 'grey-market' parts not made, supplied or approved by the original equipment manufacturer.
Warranty How to File a Claim Period Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance shall be warranted for 2 years. Any warranted part which is scheduled only for regular inspection and/or has instructions to the effect of "repair or replace as necessary" shall also be warranted for 2 years.
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