Background
The Craftsman Generator 580.325610 is a portable power source designed to deliver electrical power for various uses. It is equipped with an overhead valve, air-cooled engine. The generator supplies 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical power, suitable for lighting, appliances, tools, and motor loads. It also has a 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp locking receptacle for operation of 120 and/or 240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads. The generator also features an air cleaner, fuel tank with a capacity of five gallons, and an engine identification tag.
The Craftsman Generator 580.325610 is equipped with a double pole circuit breaker to protect the receptacles and generator against electrical overload. It also includes features such as a choke lever for starting a cold engine, a fuel valve to control fuel supply, and an oil drain plug for draining engine oil. The generator produces a starting wattage of 8600 watts and a running wattage of 5600 watts. It operates at a frequency of 60 Hz at 3600 RPM. The engine specifications include a bore of 3.12 inches, a stroke of 2.44 inches, and a displacement of 18.64 inches. The oil capacity is 28 ounces.
Technical Specifications
- Engine Type: Single cylinder overhead valve air cooled engine
- Engine Displacement: 18.64 in3 (305 cc)
- Bore x Stroke: 3.12 in x 2.44 in (79 mm x 62 mm)
- Spark Plug Gap: 0.030 in (0.76 mm)
- Valve Clearance - Intake: 0.004-0.006 in (0.10-0.15 mm)
- Valve Clearance - Exhaust: 0.004-0.006 in (0.10-0.15 mm)
- Oil Capacity: 28 oz (0.8 L)
- Rated Wattage: 5600 Watts (5.6 kW)
- Starting Wattage: 8600 Watts (8.6 kW)
- Voltage: 120/240 Volts
- Current: 23.3 Amps at 240V, 46.6 Amps at 120V
- Frequency: 60 Hz at 3600 rpm
- Phase: Single phase
Warranty
The Craftsman Generator 580.325610 comes with a warranty. The warranty consists of two parts: a one-year full warranty and an additional one-year limited warranty. The one-year full warranty covers any defects in material or workmanship that may occur within the first year from the date of purchase. If the generator fails due to such defects, it can be returned to any Sears store, Craftsman outlet, or Sears Parts & Repair Center in the United States for free repair or replacement if repair is not possible.
The additional one-year limited warranty covers any part of the generator that fails due to defects in material or workmanship during the second year from the date of purchase. In this case, a new part will be provided free of charge, but the customer will need to pay for the labor cost if they wish to have it installed.
It is important to note that the warranty coverage for this generator is only applicable for 90 days from the date of purchase if it is used for commercial or rental purposes. Once it has been used commercially or for rental purposes, it is considered a commercial or rental generator for the purpose of this warranty.
To claim the warranty, customers can simply return the generator to any Sears store, Craftsman outlet, or Sears Parts & Repair Center in the United States. The warranty provides specific legal rights to the customers, and they may also have additional rights that vary from state to state.