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OWNER'S
MANUAL
Model No.
919.670070
120/240 VOLT • 7000 WATT
GENERATOR
IMPORTANT:
• SAFETY GUIDELINES
Read the Safety Guidelines
• ASSEMBLY
and All Instructions Carefully
Before Operating
• OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE
• TROUBLESHOOTING
• REPAIR PARTS
Sold by Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ont. M5B2B8
MGP-670070 Rev 0 12/10/99
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty ..................................................... 2 Storage ..................................................... 20 Safety Guidelines....................................3-8 Troubleshooting Guide ............................ 21 Assembly............................................... 9-12 Emissions Statement .............................. 22 Operation ............................................13-17 Generator Parts ..................................23-29 Maintenanc
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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols to the right. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections. CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate which, i
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READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE (cont’d) WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT HAZARD Operation of generator in rain, wet, Water is an excellent conductor of elec- Operate generator in a clean, dry, icy, or flooded conditions. tricity! Water which comes in contact well ventilated area. Make sure with electrically charged components hands are dry before touching unit. can transmit electricity to the frame and other surfaces, re
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READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK OF FIRE HAZARD WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Attempting to fill the fuel tank while Gasoline and gasoline vapors can Turn engine off and allow it to cool the engine is running. become ignited by coming in contact before adding fuel to the tank. with hot components such as the Equip area of operation with a fire muffler, engine exhaust gases, or from extinguisher certified to handle an electrical spark. gasoline o
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READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE Risk of Injury and Property Damage When Transporting Generator HAZARD WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Fire, Inhalation, Damage to Vehicle Fuel or oil can leak or spill and could If generator is equipped with a fuel Surfaces result in fire or breathing hazard, shut-off valve, turn the valve to the serious injury or death can result. Fuel off position before transporting to or oil leaks will damage carpet, paint avoid fuel leaks. If generator is not or o
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READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION HAZARD HOW TO PREVENT IT WHAT COULD HAPPEN All sources of energy include the • Review and understand all of Operation of generator in careless potential for injury. Unsafe operation the operating instructions and manner. or maintenance of your generator warnings in this manual. could lead to serious injury or death • Become familiar with the to you or others. operation and controls of the generator
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READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK OF HOT SURFACES WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT HAZARD Contact with hot engine and Contact with hot surfaces, such as During operation, touch only the generator components. engines exhaust components, could control surfaces of the generator. result in serious burns. Keep children away from the generator at all times. They may not be able to recognize the hazards of this product. RISK OF MOVING PARTS WHAT COULD HAPP
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ASSEMBLY CARTON CONTENTS 1 - Parts Bag *1 - Twistlock Plug L5-30P 1 - Owner's Manual *1 - Twistlock Plug L14-30P * To be installed and/or used in accordance with appropriate local electrical codes 1 - Generator and regulations. Refer to enclosed instructions for proper installation. Parts and Parts Box for Wheel Kit Assembly 2 - Axle Spacers 1 - Cotter Pin 1 - Axle End Cap 1 - Flat Washer 3/4 OD x 11/16 ID 2 - Wheels 3 - 5/16-18 x 3/4 " 7 - 5/16-18 2 - Bracket Cap Screws Lock Nuts 4 - 5/16-18
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Read owner’s manual. Do not attempt to operate equipment until you have read Owner’s Manual for Safety, Assembly, Operation, Maintenance, Storage Instructions. Handle Assembly TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY secured to top frame 1 - Box Cutter or Knife 2 - 1/2" Wrenches 1 - Pair Wire Pliers 1 - Hammer 1 - 1/2" Socket and Socket Wrench 1 - 1/4" Socket and Socket Wrench 1 - 1" thick x 1' square piece of wood REMOVE GENERATOR FROM CARTON • Open carton from top. Base • Cut carton along dotted lines. En
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INSTALLATION OF BATTERY • Attach one end of the negative (black) cable to the negative (-) terminal on the battery. Recommended Battery for Electric Start: 12V - 45 A H. • Attach the other end of the negative (black) cable or 210 CCA (Cold Cranking Amps) to the frame as shown. Install the star washer Purchase battery and battery hardware separately, not between the cable and the frame. included with unit. • Place battery in rack with terminals facing towards generator head. (-) Negative Batter
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• Place the flat washer (7) against the wheel bushing INSTALLING WHEEL KIT and slide the cotter pin (4) through the drilled hole The Craftsman Wheel Kit was designed to greatly of the axle (2). Bend the cotter pin (4) to secure in improve the portability of your generator. place. Drain gas and oil before • Tighten lock nuts on wheel brackets. assembling the portability • Line up the handle brackets with the holes in the kit. Failure to do so will cause damage to the frame near the receptacle e
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR GENERATOR Read this Owner’s Manual and Safety Rules before operation of your Generator. Compare this illustra- tion with your generator to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save the manual for future references. FUEL TANK CIRCUIT FUEL CAP BREAKERS FUEL SHUT 120 VOLT GFCI OFF VALVE RECEPTACLE (not shown) CHOKE CONTROL 120 VOLT 3-PRONG TWISTLOCK MUFFLER RECEPTACLE 240 VOLT 4-PRONG TWISTLOCK RECEPTACLE ON/RUN/START SWITCH FUEL TANK- Capa
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TEST RESET TEST MONTHLY NOTE: Some inductive appliances and tools will list RECEPTACLES on the motor name plate, the starting and running Your generator is equipped with: voltage and amperage requirements. Use the following • one 120 volt GFCI duplex receptacle protected by formula to convert voltage and amperage to wattage: a 15 amp circuit breaker (Volts X Amp = Watts) • one 120 volt 3-prong twistlock receptacle pro- • Always start your largest electric motor first, and tected by a 30 amp ci
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Full An extension cord that is hot to the touch is overloaded. Repair or replace damaged extension cords immediately. Connecting Generator To Main Electrical Supply Potential hazards exist when a electrical generator is • Replace dipstick firmly. connected to the main electrical supply coming into the house. It is at that point that the generator could NOTE: When adding oil to the engine crankcase, use feed back into the utility company’s system causing a high quality detergent oil classified
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For recoil start: To Start Your Generator • Place OFF/RUN/START switch in the RUN posi- tion. Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poor ventilated areas. Engine OFF RUN START ARRÊT MARCHE DÉMARRAR exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an ordorless and deadly gas. IMPORTANT: Make sure the battery is properly serviced, fully charged, and assembled before starting. • Grasp handle on rope starter and pull slowly until • Open the fuel shut-off valve. resistance is felt. Let the rope rewind slowly.
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• Voltage sensitive equipment should be the last CONNECTING ELECTRICAL LOADS equipment connected to the generator. Plug • Let engine run and warm up for five minutes after voltage sensitive appliances such at TV's, VCR's, starting with no electrical load. microwaves, ovens, computers, and cordless Connect loads in the following manner to prevent telephones into a UL listed voltage surge protec- damage to equipment: tor, then connect the UL listed voltage surge protector to the generator. • Conne
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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty of the generator does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negli- gence. To receive full value from the warranty, opera- tor must maintain the generator as instructed in this Oil Drain Plug manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to maintain your generator. Used oil is a hazardous GENERATOR MAINTENANCE waste product. Dispose of used oil properly. Do not discard with household waste. Check Your generator should b
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• Add fresh oil. See Add Engine Oil in the Opera- Clean Cooling System tion section of this manual. Debris may clog the engine's air cooling system. • Start and run engine at idle to check for leaks. Remove blower housing and clean area shown to prevent overheating and engine damage. • Stop engine. Re-check oil level, add oil if re- quired. Clean Air Cleaner Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean cartridge. Pressurized air can damage cartridge; solvents will dissolve cartridge. To s
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TEST RESET TEST MONTHLY GFCI receptacle (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) For maximum protection against electrical shock the GFCI should be tested monthly. To test: RESET 1. Depress the TEST button. The RESET button TEST should extend. If the RESET button does not extend, notify a Authorized Service Center. 2. To restore power, depress the RESET button firmly into the GFCI unit until an audible click is heard. If reset properly, the RESET button is flush with the surface of the test butto
