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MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

The Craftsman Warranty, plus a Maintenance Agreement, pro-
vide maximum value for your Sears products.  Contact your
nearest Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Read and observe the safety rules.

Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using
your generator.

Follow the instructions under  “Customer Responsibilities”
and “Storage” sections of this owner’s manual.

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN GENERATORS

For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman generator is maintained and operated according to the
instructions in this owner’s manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material and workmanship.

If your Craftsman Generator is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the
original date of purchase.

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ENGINE

For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman engine is maintained and operated according to the
instructions in this owner’s manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material and workmanship.

If your Craftsman engine is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies only for 90 days form the
date of purchase.  This warranty does not cover:  Expendable items such as spark plugs and air filters, which become
worn during normal use.

Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including damage resulting from no oil being supplied to
the engine or failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in this owner’s manual, are not
covered under warranty.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE GENERATOR TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from PROVINCE TO
PROVINCE.

Sold by Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ont.

DATE PURCHASED:

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MODEL NO:

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SERIAL NO:

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STORE WHERE PURCHASED:

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ADDRESS

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CITY

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TELEPHONE:

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Record the above information about your unit
so that you will be able to provide it in case
of loss or theft.

HORSE POWER

10 HP

GASOLINE CAPACITY

7 GALLON

OIL CAPACITY

26 OZ.

Warranty ....................................................

2

Safety Guidelines ...................................

3-8

Assembly ..................................................

8

Operation ..............................................

9-12

Maintenance ......................................

12-14

Service Adjustments ..............................

14

Storage ...................................................

14

Troubleshooting Guide ...........................

15

Parts ..................................................

16-22

EPA Codes ........................................

23-24

How To Order Parts .................

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Summary of Contents for 919.679470

Page 1: ...CE TROUBLESHOOTING REPAIR PARTS IMPORTANT Read the Safety Guidelines and All Instructions Carefully Before Operating Model No 919 679470 OWNER S MANUAL Sold by Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ont M5B2B8 120 240 VOLT 4750 WATT GENERATOR MGP 679470A 1 20 00 ...

Page 2: ...ses this warranty applies only for 90 days form the date of purchase This warranty does not cover Expendable items such as spark plugs and air filters which become worn during normal use Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence including damage resulting from no oil being supplied to the engine or failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in this ow...

Page 3: ...itch installed by a qualified electrician in compliance with local ordinances When installing a Double Throw Transfer Switch a minimum of 10 gauge wiring must be used Make sure that the unit is connected to an appropriate electrical ground in accordance with the requirement of the National Electric Code See page 8 for grounding instructions HAZARD HOW TO PREVENT IT WHAT COULD HAPPEN RISK OF ELECTR...

Page 4: ...generator Exceeding the load capacity of the gen erator by attaching too many items or items with very high load ratings to it could result in overheating of some items or their attachment wiring resulting in fire or electrical shock Attempting to use the unit when it has been damaged or when it is not func tioning normally could result in fire or electrocution Removal of guarding could expose ele...

Page 5: ...the gen erator or operating the generator in ar eas where the temperature exceeds 104 F ambient can interfere with its proper ventilation features causing overheating and possible ignition of the materials Attempting to fill the fuel tank while the engine is running Sparks fire hot objects Improper storage of fuel Inadequate ventilation for generator Never attempt to speedup the en gine to obtain ...

Page 6: ...ty Damage When Transporting Generator If generator is equipped with a fuel shut off valve turn the valve to the off position before transporting to avoid fuel leaks If generator is not equipped with a fuel shut off valve drain the fuel from tank before trans porting Only transport fuel in an CSA approved container Always place generator on a protective mat when transporting to protect against dam ...

Page 7: ...o etc Failure to use a U L listed volt age surge protector will void the war ranty on your generator Notice A multiple outlet strip is not a surge protector make sure you use a U L listed voltage surge protector All sources of energy include the poten tial for injury Unsafe operation or main tenance of your generator could lead to serious injury or death to you or others Any gasoline operated hous...

Page 8: ...t is very important that this is removed before starting your generator This product is not equipped with a spark arresting muffler If the product will be used around flammable materials or on land covered with materials such as agricultural crops forest brush grass or other similar items then an approved spark arrester must be installed and is legally required in the state of California It is a v...

Page 9: ...per receptacle for operations Will only supply 2350 watts each if both receptacles are being used Protected by 20 amp circuit breaker AIR CLEANER Includes filter element and foam pre cleaner that limits the amount of dirt that enters the engine ENGINEOILFILL CHOKESWITCH ENGINERUN STOP SWITCH AIRCLEANER FUELTANK 120 VOLT RECEPTACLES CIRCUITBREAKERS 240 VOLT RECEPTACLES FUELCAP IMPORTANT Before any ...

Page 10: ...on to reset GENERATOR CAPACITY Exceeding the rated capacity of your generator can result in serious damage to your generator and connected electrical devices You should observe the following to prevent overloading the unit Starting and running wattage requirements must be calculated to match your generator wattage capacity Resistive load appliances such as light bulbs TV s and microwaves have the ...

Page 11: ... additives Select the oil s viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperatures Low Oil Shutdown Your Craftsman generator engine is equipped with Low Oil Shutdown Low Oil Shutdown is a safety device designed to protect your engine from damage in the event the oil level in the crankcase is low If while the engine is running the oil gets low it will automatically shut itself down and w...

Page 12: ...nutes after starting Plug in the desired 120 or 240 volts tools DO NOT connect 240 volt equipment to the 120 volt duplex receptacles DO NOT connect 3 phase loads to the panel receptacles IMPORTANT You should always add up the rated watts of all lights tools and appliances you are power ing at one time This total should not exceed the rated capacity of your generator or circuit breaker rating of th...

Page 13: ...ore impurities Make sure the engine is level when filling checking or changing oil Change the oil as follows To keep dirt grass clippings etc out of the engine clean the area around the drain plug and dipstick before removing them Remove the oil drain plug and dipstick Tilt the engine slightly towards the oil drain to obtain better drainage Be sure to allow ample time for complete drainage GENERAL...

Page 14: ... in the tank indoors or in enclosed poorly ventilated areas where fumes can reach an open flame spark or pilot light as on a furnace water heater clothes dryer or other gas appliances Engine Preparation Add fuel stabilizer to fuel tank to minimize the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it to enter the fuel system Next shut ...

Page 15: ... switch 3 Faulty windings in stator 4 Faulty circuit board 5 Faulty wire harness 1 Faulty rectifier 2 Faulty windings in stator 3 Faulty wire harness 1 Add fuel or oil 2 Turn to ON position 3 Replace spark plug 4 Adjust choke accordingly 5 Open fuel shut off valve 6 Remove load from unit 7 Attach wire to spark plug 1 Have Service Center replace 2 Depress and reset 3 Have Service Center replace cap...

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Page 19: ...art you wish to order Dear Customer In manufacturing this product many steps have been taken to provide you with the highest quality Unfortunately errors or omissions occasionally occur In the event that you find a missing or defective part please contact your nearest Sears store If you have any suggestions that would help us to improve our assembly operation instructions or this product please wr...

Page 20: ...RECHANGE IMPORTANT Avant d utiliser cet appareil lire les mesures de sécurité ainsi que toutes les directives de fonctionnement Modèle no 919 679470 GUIDE DE L UTILISATEUR Vendu par Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ont M5B 2B8 GÉNÉRATRICE DE 120 240 VOLTS 4750 WATTS MGP 679470A 1 20 00 ...

Page 21: ...er de la date d achat si votre moteur de Craftsman est utilisé à des fins commerciales ou comme appareil de location Cette garantie ne couvre pas les pièces non réutilisables telles que les bougies d allumage et les filtres à air qui subissent une usure normale au cours d une utilisation appropriée Cette garantie ne s applique pas sur toutes réparations nécessaires en raison d un emploi abusif ou ...

Page 22: ... par un électricien qualifié conformément aux ordonnances locales Un fil de calibre 10 au minimum doit être utilisé pour l installation d un inverseur bidirectionnel S assurer que l appareil est branché à une source de mise à la terre appropriée conformément aux exi gences du Code national de l électricité Consulter la page 8 pour les directives sur la mise à la terre DANGER PRÉVENTION RISQUES RIS...

Page 23: ...la capacité de charge de la génératrice par le branchement d une quantité excessive de composantes ou de composantes de charges très élevées peut provoquer une surchauffe des câbles ou des composantes reliées et provoquer un incendie ou des chocs électriques La tentative d utiliser l appareil lorsqu il a été endommagé ou lorsqu il ne fonctionne pas normalement peut entraîner un incendie ou une éle...

Page 24: ... essence Garder le niveau d essence à un maximum de 1 4 de pouce sous la partie supérieure du réservoir d essence Ne jamais remplir le réservoir lorsque le moteur est en marche L essence ou les vapeurs d essence peuvent s enflammer au contact de composantes chaudes telles que silencieux gaz d échappement du moteur ou d une étincelle électrique Les cigarettes les étincelles les incendies ou d autre...

Page 25: ...PRIÉTÉ PENDANT LE TRANSPORT DE LA GÉNÉRATRICE Si la génératrice est munie d une soupape d arrêt tourner la soupape à la position fermée avant le transport de façon à éviter tout risque de fuite Si la génératrice n est pas munie d une soupape d arrêt vidanger l essence du réservoir avant le transport Ne transporter l essence que dans des contenants approuvés par l ACNOR Pour le transport toujours p...

Page 26: ...t à utiliser en tout temps un protecteurdesurtensionhomologuéU L annule lagarantiedelagénératrice Remarque Unelisièreàprisesmultiplesn est pas un protecteur de surtension s assurer d utiliserunprotecteurdesurtensionhomologué U L Toutes les sources d énergie représentent des risques potentiels de blessures Utiliser ou entretenir la génératrice avec négligence peut entraîner des blessures graves ou ...

Page 27: ...iveau d huile du moteur avant de mettre la génératrice en marche consulter la section intitulée Remplissage d huile moteur de la partie Fonctionnement à la page 11 WARNING Ce produit n est pas équipé d un silencieux à éclateur pare étincelles Si le produit sera utilisé près de matériaux inflammables ou sur de laterrecouvertedeproduitsagricoles forêts broussailles gazonouautresarticlessemblables un...

Page 28: ... mode d amorçage pour le démarreur à corde Coupe le moteur ORIFICE DE REMPLISSAGE D HUILE MOTEUR Orifice dans lequel l huile à moteur est versé FONCTIONNEMENT COUPE CIRCUIT Chaque prise est dotée d un coupe circuit pour protéger la génératrice contre toute surcharge PRISES DE 120 VOLTS Utilisées pour fournir une puis sance électrique de 2 350 watts à chacune des prises pour faire fonctionner diver...

Page 29: ...rs et les micro ondes ont une puissance d amorçage et une puissance de service identiques La puissance en watts utilisée pour calculer la capacité est normalement inscrite sur ces appareils Certains appareils et outils inductifs indiquent sur la plaque signalétique du moteur les tensions d amorçage et de service ainsi que l intensité requis Utiliser le formule suivant pour convertir la tension et ...

Page 30: ...le de B S en composant le 1 414 259 5262 La garantie sur le système des émissions est une garantie contre les défectuosités Les défectuosités sont déterminées en fonction d un rendement normal du moteur La garantie n est pas associée à un essai des émissions lors de l utilisation Dispositions de la garantie contre les défectuosités du système de contrôle des émissions de Briggs Stratton Les dispos...

Page 31: ... du moteur Communiquez avec le fabricant de l équipement 3 Carburateurs ayant des fuites canalisations de carburant obstruées soupapes bloquées ou autres dommages causés par l utilisation de vieux carburants Utilisez de l essence pure propre et sans plomb ainsi que l agent de stabilisation d essence de Briggs Stratton Numéro de pièce 5041 4 Pièces entaillées ou brisées parce qu un moteur a été uti...

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Page 33: ...ns nous permettant d améliorer nos instructions relatives au montage et ou à l utilisation du produit ou le produit lui mê veuillez remplir le formulaire ci dessous et l envoyer à Si vous appelex un centre d entretien local composez un des numeros suivants Regina 566 5124 Montreal 333 5740 Toronto 744 4900 Halifax 454 2444 Kitchener 894 7590 Ottawa 738 4440 Vancouver 420 8211 ENTRETIEN ET PIECES D...

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