Sears owners manual MODEL NO. 580.326010 CAUTION: READ INSTRUCTIONS AND RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONS CAR E FULLY TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS, 4500 WATT HEAVY DUTY PORTABLE ALTERNATOR GENERAL INFORMATION INSTALLATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE REPAIR PARTS ALTERNATOR Record in space provided below the Model No. and Serial No. of the alternator, Model No, and Serial No. are both located on the Nameplate, just below Alternator Control Panel.
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, Sears will repair any defect material or workmanship in this alternator at no charge° If the alternator is used for commercial or rental purposes, applies for only thirty days from the date of purchase. Warranty service is available by contacting Center throughout the United States.
TABI.E OF CONTENTS WARRANTY ....................... inside Front Cover RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION inside Front Cover SPECIFICATIONS ............................... 1 NOMENCLATURE ........................................... 2 WIRING DIAGRAM ............................................... 3 INSTALLATION OF STAND-BY POWER SYSTEMS ............................... 4 REPAIR PARTS ........................................ 25-28 Section 1 -- Preparation For Use Alternator Unpacking and Removal From Shipping Skid .
NOMENCLATURE CENTRIFUGAL BLOWER SHROUD ENGINE AIR CLEANER OIL FILLER & DIPSTICK 120 VOLT, 15 AMP OUTLETS HANDLES (SHIPPED WITH WHEEL KIT) INDICATOR CRADLE LIGHT FUSE - 15 AMP 5 GALLON FUEL TANK MUFFLER NAMEPLATE 12 VOLT WHEELS (SHIPPED WITH WHEEL KIT) STARTER STARTER 2 SOLENOID MOTOR _IIUSTOME BATTERY R SUPPLI ED RESTING SUPPORT (SHIPPED WITH WHEEL KIT)
WIRING DIAGRAM Model No. 580.
INSTALLATION OF STAND-BY POWER SYSTEMS _I_DANGER installation of Stand-By Electrical Power Systems should be done by a QUALIFIED electrtctam ALL APPLICABLE ELECTRICAL AND BUILDING CODES MUST BE COMPLIED WITH. improper installation methods or procedures are EXTREMELY DANGEROUS add may damage equipment and personal property° F! om To Building Circuits Auxiliary Dist Utility Line Meter To.
SECTION 1 PREPARATION FOR USE Alternator Unpacking and Removal from Shipping Skid ¢ "4 | Wood Sh,pping Cardboard Alternator PatIet Alternator Cradle " !.j ] ? Insert Localed Here Kit Located Here Washer 1 Cut Straps 2. Lift Cardboard Shtpplng Carton Straight Up and Off Shipping Pallet Shipping ! Pallet _b 1o The alternator is bolted to a wood shipping pallet, The cardboard is then set into position and retained with straps.
Wheel Kit parts are shown below, See WHEEL KIT INSTALLATIONin this section for installation instructions.
Strap Bracket Fuel Tanl< / ,i, Rubber Strap 120 Volt, 30 Amp, 4-Prong Connector Plug 240 Volt, 20 Amp, 4-Prong Connector Plug ! Check that both the 5 gallon fuel tank and its rubber strap have been received. The rubber strap has an "S" -Hook at each end that inserts into strap brackets on the alternator cradle° WHEEL Check that both the 120 Volt, 3-prong, 30 amp and the 240 Volt, 4-prong, 20 amp connector plug have been received.
LUBRICATION CAUTION Engines are shipped without oil. Any attempt to start the engine before the recommended oil has been properly added may result in an engine failure. Service the engine crankcase with a high quality detergent oil having a classification which includes"For Service MS, SC, SD or SE", and as recommended in the following CHART. Oil recommendations are the result of extensive testing° use no special additives with the recommended oilo Recommended l oFT20 o 29 Oil t !, t 49 _ ........
BATTERY INSTALLATION Battery Locating Bracket ITEM 5 A 12 Volt automotive type storage battery is required, and must be purchased separately. Battery should have a 32 amplhour (or higher) capacity° Install the battery as follows: _ install the battery cables EXACTLY CAUTION and connect as outlined battery in this Manual. Incorrect battery cable connections will damage the engine ignition system andlor the alternator battery charging circuit, 1.
FILL FUEL TANK 1_ Pull back on knurled fitting line from tank filler cap. and remove fuel 2. Remove Fuel Tank filler cap° Fill tank with CLEAN, FRESH, NON-LEADED gasoline. (Leaded, REGULAR grade gasoline is an acceptable substitute.) Reinstall cover. _ DANGER Gasoline vapors are highly flammable and explosive. Avoid spillage. Do not permit smoking, open flame, or sparks in the area while filling fuel tank. INSTALL Strap 2.
Optional Wiring Connections - 240 Volt Connector _1_ Plug DANGER All wiring connections should be done by a QUALIFIED electrician. Improper or unauthorized wiring connections are not only dangerous, but may damage equipment. Wire gauge sizes must be large enough to handle the maximum amperage load. All applicable electrical codes must be complied with.
GROUNDING THE ALTERNATOR An earth grounding lug is provided on the alternator blower shroud. Connect a grounding wire to this lug that is no smaller than a No, 8 AWG. When using the alternator, the free end of the grounding wire must be connected to earth ground, or to a pipe or structure that is attached to earth ground° Centrifugal BJower Shroud DANGER DO NOT, under any circumstances, attach the grounding wire to any structure, pipe, or container that contains a combustible material.
Section OPERATING 2 INSTRUCTIONS DO AND DON'T DO CHART DON'T 1. DO read all before operating instructions in this your alternator° 2o DO unplug all power cords from outlets before starting or stopping Manual alternator the unit. 3_ DO add up wattages of all equipment to be powered by the alternator at one time. This total must not exceed 4500 watts, 4o DO remember that some electric motors require more WATTS of power for starting than for running. 5.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CAUTION Do not operate engine wtth oll levet below "add 1 pint" mark_ 1, Disconnect Fuel Line 2, Remove Filler Cap ADD FULL1 PINT t. Make sure engine crankcase has been properly filled with the recommended oil. See LUBRICATION on Page 8. 2. Fill gas tank with clean, fresh, LEADED gasoline. (Leaded, REGULAR gasoline is an acceptable substitute_) NONgrade k DANGER Gasoline vapors are highly flammable and explosive.
5. Unplug, disconnect or turn OFF all electrical equipment. _ CAUTION Never start the, alternator with electrical equipment plugged in and turned ON. Correct voltage and frequency can only be obtained with engine running at governed speed of 1800 rpm. Some electrical equipment can be damaged by incorrect voltage and/or frequency. STARTING THE ENGINE CHOKI OPEN 1, To Crank Engine, Hold StoplStart Switch To Start Position CH OK E CLOSED 2. 1. Move CLOSED Choke Lever position.
STOPPING THE 1. Unplug, cool. ENGINE disconnect, 2. Set the StartlStop plete stop. WATTAGE or turn switch OFF all electrical to STOP position. loads. Let the engine Do not leave unit until run for a few minutes engine has come to to a com- AND POWER Watts is a measure of electrical POWER.
USING THE 240 VOLT, 20 AMP OUTLET A 4-prong, 20 amp connector plug for this outlet is shipped with PED WITH ALTERNATOR, Page 5)° The plug must be connected 11). the alternator to a suitable (see PARTS SHIPcord set (see Page The outlet has a 20 amp capacity and can handle the full 4500 watt capacity of the alternator. To plug the connector plug into the outlet, align the 4 prongs and insert plug. Then twist the plug clockwise to lock.
CHARGING A BATTERY The alternator battery This battery charging receives a trickle charge of 0 - 8 amps as long as the engine is running. circuit can be used to recharge an external 12 volt battery, as well. CAUTION The battery charging circuit is designed for 12 volt, automotive type storage batteries Do not attempt to recharge any 6 volt battery, or any other type of battery. only. DANGER A charging battery gives off EXPLOSIVE hydrogen gas.
Section 3 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Maintenance MAINTENANCE CHART Task After First 5 Hours Each 25 Hours General Inspection X X Change Oil X X Service Air Cleaner X Inspect 30 Amp X Replace Spark Clean Fuse Each 100 Hours X Fins X De-Carbonize Muffler X Replace Filter Cooling Fuel De-Carbonize Other X Plugs Gas Tank Inspect Each 300 Hours X Cylinder X Head See Prepare Unit for Storage NOTE: Prepare GENERAL unit for storage NOTE when it is to remain idle long
CHANGE OIL Drain and refill engine crankcase with oil after the first 5 hours of operation, hours thereafter. Always drain oil wMle engine is warm from running. Always unit level° Change oil as follows: every 25 operating check oil level with 2, 31/_Dipstick Pints (56 ounces) 1 Pour Remove of recommended oil into _ ftller _ See Page: 8 For Recommended J 1. With engine still warm from running, remove Oil Drain Plug at base of engine° Drain oil completely into a suitable container.
SERVICEAIR CLEANER Clean and re-oil Air Cleaner foam pre-cleaner at 3 month intervals or every 25 operating hours, whichever comes first. Service more often if operating under dirty or dusty conditions. Service foam pre-cleaner as follows: t 1oRemovecover nut and cover. 2. Remove foam pre-cleaner by sliding it up and off the paper cartridge. 3oA-Wash foam pre-cleaner in liquid detergent and water, B-Squeezepre-cleaner dry.
SPARK PLUGS Replace 1. Remove both wires spark from plugs every spark plugs. 100 operating hours, as follows: 2. Use 13/16 inch spark plug wrench (or deep socket) to remove both spark plugs. Turn plugs counterclockwise to remove. °030" Feeler Gauge 3. Use Champion RJ-8, Auto-Lite A-71, or' AC plug GC-46 replacement spark plugs. Set gap on plug to 0°030 inch, using a wire spark plug gauge_ 4. Install both spark plugs with new gasket.
DE-CARBONIZE MUFFLER Clean carbon and condensation from spark arrest muffler every 100 hours of operation. Remove pipe plug from muffler, Start engine and let run for about 5 - 10 minutes. Shut engine down. When muffler has cooled, reinstall pipe plug. Spark Arrest Muff Jet Hose Clamp Fuel Filter REPLACE FUEL FILTER J Hose P Replace In-Line Fuel Filter every 300 hours of operation, or when obviously clogged° Use pliers to spread clamps each end of filter then slide clamps free of filter ends.
Troubles POSSIBLE - Causes And Remedies CAUSE A. ENGINE WILL NOT START OR STARTS WITH DIFFICULTY ! il. Out of gas 2. Fuel tank 1, Fill fuel not vented 3. Clogged in-line 4. Clogged fuel 5_ Engine fuel spark air cleaner 8, Gummy deposits B. ENGINE LACKS partly 2. Oil level 3. Dirty 5. Open POWER AND/OR closed system 1o Open choke 2. Check oil level dipstick crankcase 3. Clean 4, Improper spark plug gap 5. Spark plug(s) defective build-up turn screen cylinder 5.
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