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Harbor Freight Tools Storm Cat 60338 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

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operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product's serial number in the
back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number).
Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.
using a generator indoors Can
using an engine indoors
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Can KiLL yOu in MinuTeS.
Generator exhaust contains
engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide.
carbon monoxide. This is a poison
This is a poison you cannot see or smell.
you cannot see or smell.
neVer use inside
a home or garage,
neVer use inside
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a home or garage,
windows are open.
eVen iF doors and
windows are open.
When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact
and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken,
please call 1-888-866-5797 as soon as possible.
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Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.
Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly,
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and vents.
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  • Page 1 No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in Failure to do so can result in serious injury. any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools. Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing SaVe THiS ManuaL.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Specifications ..........2 Maintenance ..........11 Safety ............3 Troubleshooting ......... 14 Setup ............7 Warranties ..........18 Operation ............ 8 Parts Lists and Diagrams ......16 Specifications 120VAC, 60Hz, Single Phase Output 700W Rated Generator 900W Maximum Receptacles NEMA #5-20 (3-prong, 120VAC) Displacement...

  • Page 3: Safety

    WarninG SyMBOLS anD DeFiniTiOnS This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 4: Operating Precautions

    Set up precautions 1. Gasoline fuel and fumes are flammable, and 6. Connections for standby power to a building potentially explosive. Use proper fuel storage electrical system must be made by a qualified and handling procedures. Do not store fuel electrician.
  • Page 5 26. Use only accessories that are recommended by Harbor Freight Tools for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one piece of equipment may become hazardous when used on another piece of equipment.

  • Page 6: Save These Instructions

    4. Refuel in a well-ventilated area only. If unreadable or missing, contact 5. Wipe up any spilled fuel and allow excess Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement. to evaporate before starting engine. 7. Have the equipment serviced by a qualified repair To prevent Fire, do not start the engine person using only identical replacement parts.

  • Page 7: Setup

    Set up read the enTire iMpOrTanT SaFeTy inFOrMaTiOn section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. TO preVenT SeriOuS inJury: Operate only with proper spark arrestor installed. Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation.

  • Page 8: Operation

    Operation read the enTire iMpOrTanT SaFeTy inFOrMaTiOn section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. pre-Start Checks Inspect engine and equipment looking for damaged, loose, and missing parts before set up and starting. If any problems are found, do not use equipment until fixed properly.

  • Page 9: Manual Start

    Manual Start 1. Open the Fuel Valve. 2. To start a cold engine, move the Choke to the START position. To restart a warm engine, leave the Choke in the RUN position. 3. Turn the Engine Switch on. 4. Grip the Starter Handle of the Engine loosely and pull it slowly several times to allow the gasoline to flow into the Engine’s carburetor.

  • Page 10: Generator

    Break-in period: a. Breaking-in the engine will help to ensure proper equipment and engine operation. b. The break-in period will last about 25 hours of use. DO NOT exceed 75% of the Generator’s rated capacity during this period. • Change the engine fuel/oil mixture after this period. Under normal operating conditions subsequent maintenance follows the schedule explained in the MAINTENANCE section.

  • Page 11: Maintenance

    Maintenance WarninG TO preVenT SeriOuS inJury FrOM aCCiDenTaL STarTinG: Turn the power Switch of the equipment to its “OFF” position, wait for the engine to cool, and disconnect the spark plug cap before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures. TO preVenT SeriOuS inJury FrOM eQuipMenT FaiLure: Do not use damaged equipment.
  • Page 12 iMpOrTanT: Your Warranty is VOID if the Engine’s 3. Install the cleaned filter(s). Secure the Fuel Tank is not filled with the proper mixture (50:1) Air Cleaner Cover before use. of stabilizer-treated unleaded gasoline and 2-cycle oil before each use. Before each use, check the fuel Spark plug Maintenance level.
  • Page 13 Long-Term Storage When the equipment is to remain idle for longer than b. Replace spark plug, but leave 20 days, prepare the Engine for storage as follows: spark plug cap disconnected. 1. CLeaninG: c. Pull Starter Handle to distribute oil in cylinder. Wait for Engine to cool, then clean Engine with Stop after one or two revolutions when you dry cloth.

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting problem possible Causes probable Solutions Engine will not start FUEL RELATED: FUEL RELATED: 1. No fuel in tank or fuel valve closed. 1. Fill fuel tank with 87+ octane stabilizer-treated unleaded gasoline/ oil mixture and open fuel valve. 2. Choke not in START position, cold engine. 2.
  • Page 15 problem possible Causes probable Solutions Engine misfires 1. Spark plug cap loose. 1. Check wire connections. 2. Incorrect spark plug gap or 2. Re-gap or replace spark plug. damaged spark plug. 3. Defective spark plug cap. 3. Replace spark plug cap. 4.

  • Page 16: Parts Lists And Diagrams

    parts Lists and Diagrams parts List part Description Qty. part Description Qty. Left Crankcase Recoil Starter Assy. Right Crankcase Intake Valve Gasket Bearing (6004) Intake Valve Assy. Hole Circlip (#42) Flange Bolt (M6 x 20) Oil Seal (20 x 30 x 7) Stud (AM6 x 60) Pin (10 x 7 x 14) Intake Gasket...
  • Page 17 assembly Diagram ITEM 60338 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 17...

  • Page 18: Warranties

    (a) contact HFT product support at 1-888-866-5797 or productsupport@harborfreight.com; or (b) bring the to your nearest Harbor Freight Tools retail store. The nearest Harbor Freight Tools retail store can be found on the internet at http://www.harborfreight.com. The warranty repairs or replacement should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.
  • Page 19 GeneraL eMiSSiOnS WarranTy COVeraGe a) The warranty period begins on the date the engine or equipment is delivered to an ultimate purchaser. The warranty period is two years. b) HFT warrants to the initial owner and each subsequent owner that the engine is: Designed, built, and equipped so as to conform with all applicable regulations adopted by the Air Resources Board;...
  • Page 20 pLeaSe reaD THe FOLLOWinG CareFuLLy THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT.

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