Background
The Craftsman Generator 580.328310 is a product designed to provide electrical power for a variety of uses. The generator is equipped with a twin-cylinder, overhead valve air-cooled engine. The engine is recognized for meeting emission standards as it is certified by the California Air Resources Board. The generator is capable of providing a maximum power of 10000 Watts (10.0 kW) and a surge power of 12500 Watts (12.5 kW), with a rated AC voltage of 120/240 volts. The generator has a fuel capacity of 8 U.S. gallons and the engine specifications include a rated horsepower of 18 at 3600 rpm.
This generator is designed with various receptacles to supply electrical power for different types of loads, including 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp duplex receptacles, 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp locking receptacle, 120 Volt AC, 30 Amp locking receptacle, 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp locking receptacle, and a 240 Volt AC, 50 Amp receptacle. The generator also includes features such as an electric start button, ignition switch, recoil starter, idle control switch, choke lever, and air filter. It is fitted with a spark arrester muffler to lower engine noise.
Technical Specifications
- Rated Horsepower: 18 at 3600 rpm
- Bore: 2.83 in. (72mm)
- Stroke: 2.76 in. (70mm)
- Displacement: 34.7 in. (570 cc)
- Rated Maximum Power: 10000 Watts (10.0 kW)
- Surge Power: 12500 Watts (12.5 kW)
- Rated AC Voltage: 120/240 Volts
- Rated Maximum AC Current at 240 Volts: 41.6 Amperes
- Rated Maximum AC Current at 120 Volts: 83.3 Amperes
- Rated Frequency: 60 Hz at 3600 rpm
- Phase: Single Phase
- Unit Weight: 198 lbs.
Warranty
The Craftsman Generator 580.328310 comes with a limited warranty. The warranty covers the alternator and engine for a period of 2 years for consumer use and 1 year for commercial use. Consumer use refers to personal residential household and emergency use, while commercial use includes rental, construction, commercial, and income producing purposes. During the warranty period, Sears will repair or replace any part that is found to be defective under normal use and service. However, the warranty does not cover normal maintenance and service, nor does it apply to parts that have been subjected to improper installation or alteration, misuse, negligence, accident, overloading, overspeeding, improper maintenance, repair, or storage. To claim the warranty, the purchaser must bear all transportation costs, including return to the factory if necessary, and provide evidence of the original purchase date. Warranty service can only be performed by a Sears authorized service facility, and it is recommended to contact a Sears Service Representative at 1-800-469-4663 for any warranty-related inquiries.