Troubleshooting - Craftsman 580.327130 Manual Del Operador

PROBLEM
Engine is running, but no
AC output is available.
Engine runs good at no-load but "bogs
down" when loads are connected.
Engine will not start; or starts
and runs rough.
Engine shuts down during operation.
Engine lacks power.
Engine "hunts" or falters.

TROUBLESHOOTING

CAUSE
1. One of the circuit breakers is open.
2. Fault in generator.
3. Poor connection or defective cord set.
4. Connected device is bad.
1. Short circuit in a connected load.
2. Engine speed is too slow.
3. Generator is overloaded.
4. Shorted generator circuit.
1. Run/Stop Switch set to "Stop".
2. Dirty air cleaner.
3. Out of gasoline.
4. Stale gasoline.
5. Spark plug wire not connected
to spark plug.
6. Bad spark plug.
7. Water in gasoline.
8. Overchoking.
9. Low oil level.
10.Excessively rich fuel mixture.
11.Intake valve stuck open or closed.
12.Engine has lost compression.
1. Out of gasoline.
2. Low oil level.
1. Load is too high.
2. Dirty air filter.
1. Choke is opened too soon.
2. Carburetor is running too rich
or too lean.
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CORRECTION
1. Reset circuit breaker.
2. Contact Sears service facility.
3. Check and repair.
4. Connect another device that is in good
condition.
1. Disconnect shorted electrical load.
2. Contact Sears service facility.
3. See "Don't Overload the Generator",
page 8.
4. Contact Sears service facility.
1. Set switch to "Run".
2. Clean or replace air cleaner.
3. Fill fuel tank.
4. Drain gas tank; fill with fresh fuel.
5. Connect wire to spark plug.
6. Replace spark plug.
7. Drain gas tank; fill with fresh fuel.
8. Open choke fully and crank engine.
9. Fill crankcase to proper level.
10. Contact Sears service facility.
11. Contact Sears service facility.
12. Contact Sears service facility.
1. Fill fuel tank.
2. Fill crankcase to proper level.
1. See "Don't Overload the Generator" on
page 8.
2. Replace air filter.
1. Move choke to halfway position until
engine runs smoothly.
2. Contact Sears service facility.