When using this Engine, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to equipment. read all instructions before using this tool! keep work area clean. Dark and cluttered areas invite injuries. SKU 96549 for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. specificAtiOns save this Manual...
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Caution is necessary when near coil, spark plug cables, or distributor of running engine. Engine should be off during distributor adjustment. SKU 96549 for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 4...
It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator. SKU 96549 for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 5...
A qualified technician should perform this operation. fuel tank cap (11g) drive shaft dip stick (8b) engine switch (6k) SKU 96549 for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. MOunting OperAtiOn controls and indicators Muffler (4j)
Do not fill Gas Tank when the Engine is running, or near a pilot light or open flame. Do not smoke. Do not operate if gasoline has been spilled. Clean spilled gasoline before starting the engine. SKU 96549 for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. pre-Operation checks...
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Push the Throttle Lever to the slow (right) position. Turn the Engine Switch to the Off position. Push the Gas Valve to the closed (left) position. SKU 96549 for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. , then move Page 8...
–Cylinder Compression OK –Gas supply OK –Ignition coil spark OK Engine difficult to start –Gas supply OK –Ignition system OK SKU 96549 for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. trOubleshOOting probable cause engine difficult to start probable cause Fuel supply blocked: 1.
Symptom Engine pinging. Abnormal combustion. Spark plug not firing correctly Engine stops suddenly. SKU 96549 for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. low engine power probable cause Incorrect Ignition timing. Fuel supply problem: 1. Fuel line is clogged or has air 2.
Clean Spark Plug with a steel brush. If the insulator is damaged, replace Spark Plug. caution: Using other than the recommended Spark Plug replacement type can damage the Engine (see Specifications on page 2). SKU 96549 for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. MAintenAnce scheduled Maintenance...
Reinstall the Deposit Cup. Push the Gas Valve to the open (right) position and check for gas leaks from the Deposit Cup. Reinstall the Deposit Cup and tighten hardware. SKU 96549 for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. changing Oil cleaning the deposit cup...
See illustration above, right. This ensures that the inlet and outlet valves are closed, preventing a buildup of moisture and rust within the engine. Cover the Engine with a waterproof cover. SKU 96549 for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. item torque Value (ft-lb)
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If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead. note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts. SKU 96549 for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Ordering pArts...
Some parts on this Parts List and the Parts Lists that follow are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts. SKU 96549 for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. crankcase parts list...
SEMBLY and the ITEM No. part description Oil Plug with Seal Oil Plug Seal Crankcase Cover Bearing, 6250 Gasket, Crankcase SKU 96549 for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. crank case cover parts list part description Pin, Set Dipstick Dipstick with seal Oil Seal, Crankshaft...
Piston Ring (II) Side Rail Expander Scraper Ring Set Piston Ring Assembly Piston Pin Circle Clip Piston Piston Pin SKU 96549 for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. part description Connecting Rod Connecting Rod Cover Bolt Connecting Rod Assembly Woodruff Key...
When ordering parts from this list, specify: parts list g, FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY and the ITEM No. part SKU 96549 for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. fuel tank Assembly diagram fuel tank parts list description Pipe Clamp Pipe, Outlet...
Air cleaner Assembly diagram note: When ordering parts from this list, specify: parts list h, AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY and the ITEM No. part SKU 96549 for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Air cleaner parts list description Wing Nut Air Cleaner Cover...
When ordering parts from this list, specify: parts list j, MUFFLER ASSEMBLY and the ITEM No. part SKU 96549 for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Muffler Assembly diagram Muffler parts list description Screw, M5x8 Muffler Hood Nut, M8 Muffler...
Crankcase Side Plate Assy Bolt, M6x18 Fan Hood Assy. Bolt, M6x12 Engine Switch Casing Spring, Spiral Spring, Ratchet Ratchet SKU 96549 for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. recoil starter parts list part Spring, Friction Spring Lid Screw, Set Starter Wheel Rope, Starter...
Nut, M6 Panel, Setting Spring Patch Hand Grip Washer Bolt, M5x25 Spring, Regulating Support Panel Assembly SKU 96549 for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. regulator control parts list part Spring Spring, Back Spring, Fine Regulating Rod, Pull Bolt, Lock...
When ordering parts from this list, specify: parts list M, FLYWHEEL ASSEMBLY and the ITEM No. part SKU 96549 for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. flywheel Assembly diagram flywheel parts list description Nut, M14x1.5 Starting Flange Flywheel Fan Flywheel...
Assembly diagram note: When ordering parts from this list, specify: parts list n, IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY and the ITEM No. part SKU 96549 for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. ignition coil parts list description Screw, M6x22 Engine Stop Cable...
90 dAy wArrAnty Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This...
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (herein EPA) and Harbor Freight Tools (herein HFT) are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 1997 and later Small Off-Road Engine (herein engine). Within the United States, new off-road, spark-ignition engines certified for model year 1997 and later, must be designed, built and equipped to meet the stringent anti-smog stan- dards set forth by the EPA.
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(if so equipped) Exhaust pipe stud. Muffler. iii) Catalytic converter (if so equipped). Miscellaneous items used in Above systems Vacuum, temperature and time sensitive valves and switches. Hoses, belts, connectors, and assemblies. SKU 96549 for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 31...