My craftsman generator model # 580.32672 starts but will not put out any power ive tried a few suggestions but nothing has worked

ive gotten this one brought into me a few times for this exact problem , seems the problem allways stems from the safety handle cable , stretching and not providing the relief of the safety blade stop break , I just install a new cable on the handle and the trip arm and it works again

Excessive load on the generator may have damaged the power head, but verify that the circuit breaker at the output plug is not tripped before yuo attempt any other repairs.

Try the easy thing first, check connections and lube switch with mfg suggested lubricant. Sounds like a corrosion problem to me.

try running it with nothing hooked up if it runs fine, then the power draw is to much for it that would cause it to hunt !!!

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Make sure the keypad battery is good. If that isn't the case your keypad is bad.

try putting mower in neutral and push backward and rock a few times,, then start it and put in reverse,,if it wont move have some one to push you, good luck ,, hope this help you,, trying to help you, this is not my strong point....

plug in a electric drill into the generator. start the generator and let it idle. depress the trigger on the drill with the drill set in the forward position and by hand turn the drill in the opposite direction. it should excite the generator and start the drill

If you are getting some power, even if it only 2vac then you may have to flash the excitor circuit. If nothing then take the end cap off the generator and clip your meter to the metal portion of the brush holders or exposed wire from them. Start the generator and see if any voltage is coming from the brushes. Even if there is nothing try flashing the excitor.


To flash the excitor circuit on a coleman ( the generator is built by generac) you need a 12 volt battery. You quickly apply 12 volts via your 120vac recepticals. NO MORE THAN ONE OR TWO SECONDS! Then check you ac voltage.

Give this a few attempts and if this does not do it, I would say the winding repair did not work. Buy another generator and use the engine for a go cart or backup engine since this generator is so cheap.

one of two things i can suggest. One being the battery is pretty dead that even a jump start won't work or the alternator may not be working.